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September sees slowing down in garden centre sales
GTN Bestsellers Epos data analysis
Sales in the GTN Bestsellers Garden Centre Epos data during the past two weeks of September have slowed, and last week they dipped below last year’s levels for the first time since the start of August...
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All the latest news from the world of pet products
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Southern Trident’s new carbon neutral Harmony Gardens wins at Glee
The team at Southern Trident is delighted to have been awarded two New Product Awards at this year’s annual trade show, Glee, for its new range of coir-based, peat-free growing media under the new Harmony Gardens brand. These were the Best New Growing Media Product 2021 and the Sustainability Award.
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DLF Seeds announces £3.5m investment in state-of-the-art processing facilities in the UK
Leading grass seed breeder DLF Seeds is to invest £3.5m in new state-of-the-art mixing and distribution facilities at its main seed processing site at Inkberrow in Worcestershire...
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Keter continues sustainability drive with community project
Keter, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of home and garden products, has launched its ‘Community Connection’ initiative, reinforcing its commitment to its ongoing sustainability drive...
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First-time design duo win Best in Show
This year’s unique autumn RHS Chelsea Flower Show has seen first time designers Peter Chmiel and Chin-Jung Chen be awarded Best in Show for their Guangzhou China: Guangzhou Garden...
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GTN September, Glee Preview Issue, on-line here
 
In this issue of news and information for garden centre professionals:
- Westland Glee Preview.
- Retailers look forward to Glee, comment from Mike Burks, Gerald Ingram, Matthew Bent, Andy Bunker, Simon Bourne, Kev Turley, British Garden Centres, Julian Winfield, Carol Paris and John Birch.
- A Glee Greeting from Woodmansterne.
- Glee 2021 – GTN’s Preview.
- Glee 2021 Show Plan and Exhibitor List.
- Whats On “The Stage” at Glee 2021.
- Onduline success at Alton Garden Centre.
- New Products at Glee – a sneak preview of Glee New Product Award entries.
- GTN Bestsellers – August garden centre sales analysis and charts in sample issue.
- HTA Column – Boyd Douglas-Davies signs off as HTA President.
Read GTN's September 2021 Issue on-line here
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Christmas sales get charted
As many centres are already setting up for Christmas and we can see sales starting to accelerate where products are on sale we thought we should break with tradition and start the GTN Christmas Chart this week instead of waiting until the first week of October...
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Garden boss warns of Christmas tree shortages
Chris Bonnett, founder of GardeningExpress.co.uk, is expecting to see demand for Christmas trees soar this year but says a shortage of lorry drivers and potential Covid restrictions could play havoc with festive preparations...
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Still feeding hungry plants
After four weeks of Garden Product sales being ahead of 2020 levels, last week saw a dip to be 8% down on 2020, but still 17% ahead of 2019.
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Consultation launched to protect plants from harmful pests and diseases
Keen gardeners, nursery owners, farmers, landowners and environmental groups are all being encouraged to help shape the country’s future plant biosecurity strategy, as a 10-week consultation was launched to protect the country from the threat of plant pests and diseases...
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Key appointment in AMES UK business integration plans
The challenges in bringing full integration to four separate and thriving businesses is what excited Kiran Patel about the role of IT Director at AMES UK...
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Growing media up 27% on pre-pandemic levels
Growing media sales continue to outstrip pre-pandemic levels with September to date sales running at 27% up on 2019...
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The best of last week's
If you missed last week's GTN Xtra, below are the most-read stories...
Hetland Garden Centre sold to Caulders
Hetland Garden Centre at Carrutherstown, Dumfries, has been sold by owners David and Karen Wilson to Caulders Garden Centres, which currently has eight centres in Central Scotland...
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After a fantastic three days at the NEC, the return to Glee "has been really special"
The garden industry was reunited in remarkable style as suppliers and buyers gathered for a memorable three days of business and networking during Glee 2021 at the NEC Birmingham. And as the door closed on a spectacular event, show organiser Matthew Mein said: “It's been a fantastic three days. We've been in anticipation for this show nearly two years, after the last Glee in person, and to be back here over these three days has been really special...
See our exclusive gallery of pictures from Glee
Floral Thursday fund-raising effort reaches £2,000...and rising!
Glee’s Floral Thursday promotion in aid of the Greenfingers Charity has raised at least £2,000 so far – and the total could be even higher as donations continue to pour in. The event, supported by Garden Trade News, saw exhibitors and visitors to Glee joining in the fun by wearing an array of floral clothing throughout the day...
See gallery of pictures from Floral Thursday...
All the winners from the Glee New Product Awards
Ground-breaking new garden and pet products have been confirmed as the winners of the coveted Glee New Product Awards 2021, run in association with GTN. The Overall Best Glee New Product went to Treadstone Products and their Pot Trellis...
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Guy Topping says thanks for messages of condolence following the sad passing of his father Eddie
Guy Topping has thanked GCA members for all the messages of condolence following the passing of his father Eddie at the age of 89 on September 6...
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