In This Issue
Is the £91m sale and leaseback deal funding Wyvevale Garden Centre's ongoing spending spree?
Rising Stars prepare for Brighton finale
HTA Netherlands Retail Study Tour 17-19 February 2016
Change at the top at Vitax
Magic earlybird start for Jack’s All Purpose
Wyevale acquires Woodcote Green Garden Centre
Garden lighting sales continue to shine in New Year
Mr Fothergills leads the way with new veg seed sales
Gardman triples size of its Christmas offering
Increase profits from your pond fixture with Superfish
Expansion plans at Planters of Bretby given go-ahead
CM Van Hage 19 September 1924 – 5 January 2016
John Brian Edmonds
Hillview and Brandsford Webbs enable Hospice Garden at Malvern Spring Show
Groen-Direkt comes of age!
Ansells Paresh to run London Marathon for Perennial
Loose lbs and gain £'s for Garden Re-Leaf Day
Work Begins on Greenfingers Chelsea Flower Show Relocation at Isle of Wight Hospice
Mr Fothergill's wants a name for Royal Hospital Sweet Pea
Pastels trend to boost Mothers' Day sales this year, say G Plants
Garden Plant of the Month for February: Snowball
Garden centre fraudster told to pay money back
The Greatest Awards go back on tour in 2016
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Matt's over the moon to be a Rising Star at Squires
Coolings Rising Star Sophie loves responsibility
From watching at Blackpool, Will Clark is now a Barton Grange Rising Star at Brighton
Jack Fillingham graduates from Sunshine training scheme to Rising Stars
Barton Grange Cookshop Rising Star Kath Bailey sets her goal on winning in Brighton
Sam Clark from Cowells is "chuffed" to be a Rising Star
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Increase profits from your pond fixture with Superfish


Superfish offers a comprehensive range of pond accessories and to help retailers bost sales the company has put together some exciting merchandising options and POS display. The concept was laucnhed at AQUA Telford last year with a great response.

Superfish says it has many reasons why you should make the company your trade partner for your pond supplies

  • Complete range of accessories
  • Ongoing investment in new product development
  • Professionally designed and developed over many years by aquatic experts and enthusiasts
  • Established and recognised brand backed up by a comprehensive marketing support programme
  • Excellent service - product delivered from stock quickly and efficiently, allowing easy replenishment
  • Aquatic sales team providing after sales support and staff training

Superfish’s merchandising solutions include:

  • Durable construction with striking, full colour, informative POS
  • High impact, eye catching, co-ordinated displays
  • Flexible ranges - create a display that meets your stocking needs
  • Easy to merchandise and easy to shop = higher sales
  • Easy to maintain and replenish

Point of sale

  • Header boards – clearly identify the pond fixture as well as reinforcing the brand
  • Shelf edgers - highlight key products, educate consumers, and aid self selection by providing practical and technical information
  • Shelf edge strips - reinforcing branding and to accept EPOS ticketing
  • High quality metal racking – strong and versatile, quick and easy to assemble

For more information about Superfish Pond Merchandising Solutions contact Pedigree Wholesale Ltd  on0115 982 3900, email sales@petproducts.co.uk or visit www.petproducts.co.uk




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