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Nature’s Lawn creates new retail opportunities
RocketGro delivers where other suppliers can’t
Wow! Scotsdales open their new 480 seater Greenhouse Café
Alton Garden Centre set to leave Tillington Group
Grass Gains makes impact at BBC Gardeners’ World Live with expert-backed lawn care solutions
Martin Carnaby of LOFA presents cheque to Mind
HTA invites applications for Non-Executive Board roles
GIMA Golf Day delivers another winning round for Greenfingers
Greenfingers backs new ‘Challenge for Change’ initiative
Durston’s Chris Durston marks 60 years in business with daring wing walk
Planters celebrate 35 years with circus and ferris wheel party
Popular farm and café near Rye sold
Yorkshire Garden Centre Group creates new role for multi-site growth
The Old Railway Line Garden Centre celebrates 35 years with £1,000 worth of gifts
Greenfingers Charity founder, Richard Jackson, awarded MBE for charitable services to children’s hospices
BBC GW Live picture special. Greenfingers garden celebrates 25 years and British Garden Centres steal the show for garden retailing
Best Show Garden for Rachel Bailey Garden Design at BBC Gardeners’ World Live
Dahlia Gardinetta® Velvet Crush wins the Peter Seabrook Award for Best New Plant at BBC Gardeners’ World Live
Peter Beales Roses wins gold with wildlife-inspired display
British Garden Centres launches exclusive ‘Bountiful Pink’ with YPHA
Autumn Fair 2025 set to showcase the power of licensing
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Harewood International joins BHETA
Katie Blake Furniture Achieves Major Success
Bradford Garden Centre to host first masterclass with leading rose grower
RHS announces new appointments at RHS gardens
University of Leeds brings spring to life with JUB Holland’s Flower Designer App
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Katie Blake Furniture Achieves Major Success
 

Katie Blake Garden Furniture is experiencing a successful season with direct container sales.

 

Jack Whiteley, the Chairman who has been in the business for over 45 years, expressed his astonishment at how well this season has begun, especially after two previous years of poor sales. He attributes this success primarily to their aggressive pricing of high-quality products, which has allowed retailers to compete effectively with online vendors.

 

By purchasing direct containers from their factories in the Far East, their massive savings enabled customers to sell high-quality furniture early in the season. Many retailers admitted they did not order enough stock due to the previous years' low sales and sold out very quickly. The attractive offer of buying the first container at the standard price and receiving the second container at half price will be extended into 2026, which Jack noted is a deal that everyone appreciates.

 

Although Katie Blake will not be exhibiting at the SOLEX exhibition, they will host their own presentation shortly after SOLEX, featuring many exciting new products. They will continue offering the "buy one, get the second at half price" promotion. For next season, all furniture sets will also include an all-weather cover.

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