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The Otters Brook Collection makes its debut at the Christmas & Gift Show 2026
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HTA Market Update: Christmas comes early for UK garden centre sales, but cost challenges continue
Unwins Seeds now available on Westland Live
Trans-Continental consolidates after cyber attack and launches new Wallace & Gromit Christmas range
Colegrave Seabrook Foundation Appoints Two New Trustees
Peckish launches campaign to celebrate the joy of feeding wild birds
EGO Power+ celebrates 10-year milestone with distributors at Nanjing HQ
Spring Fair announces launch of Widdop & Co village
Horticulture leaders join charity to help shape future
Rainbow Plants Nursery in Devon sold
WHM Pet donates feed and funds to support Rabbit Rescue Northwest
Conservation of Scotland’s rarest moss boosted by Air-Pot innovation
Notcutts announces new multi-purpose compost to launch in February
Yorkshire Garden Centre Group exceeds its fundraising target
2025 Most Jumperful Challenge raises over £5,500 for Greenfingers – taking total to £37,000 since launching!
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Evergreen Garden Care gifts more than 30 hectares of Peatland to Natural England
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APAC announces major expansion into the UK garden centre market

APAC, one of the UK’s longest-established suppliers with over 50 years in business, is set to make a major entrance into the UK garden centre market.

 

Known for delivering high-quality, trend-driven products across multiple specialist sectors, APAC is now bringing its proven expertise – and its strongest ranges – directly to garden retail.

 

The company’s curated categories align seamlessly with the needs of the modern garden centre shopper, spanning:

  • Christmas
  • Ceramics
  • Artificial and silk flowers
  • Basketware
  • Partyware
  • Glassware

Each collection has been crafted with uncompromising quality, distinctive design, and a trend‑driven focus.

 

Powered by APAC’s national sales team, dedicated sales office, and a nationwide distribution network that ensures dependable weekly deliveries.

 

As part of this strategic expansion, APAC is pleased to announce the appointment of Hannah Shoesmith as Head of Sales. With extensive experience and long-standing relationships across major garden centre groups and independents, Hannah will lead the development of APAC’s Garden Centre channel while overseeing and structuring the wider sales team.

 

Under her leadership, buyers will see a more streamlined and accessible way of working with APAC, with clearer ranges, stronger category ownership and an improved end-to-end buying experience.

 

Alongside Hannah, Nick Davies has been brought in to help support the business in its transition into the garden centre market. Nick said: “APAC’s expansion into garden centres signals an exciting new chapter for the brand, with a dedicated sales structure, driving bold growth and unlocking new opportunities.”

 

Garden centres are invited to experience the full 2026 offering at APAC’s showroom in Rothley Leicester, as well as at the Harrogate Christmas & Gift Fair – Hall Q, Stand Q6. Buyers can explore new-season ranges, discover margin-driving opportunities, and meet the team behind APAC’s next stage of growth.

 

For any enquiries or showroom bookings, please contact Hannah on hannah.shoesmith@apacgroup.com or on 07730254483

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