Decco and Glee look to be the initial winners following the Solus Scotts breakup
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After a weekend of feedback to GTN Xtra about the shock news last week that negotiations had broken down between Scotts and Solus it would appear that Decco have benefitted most from initial changes in order placements from garden centres.
"We have just jumped ship to Decco as we do not want to risk possible supply shortages right in the middle of what has the signs of being a very good season" was one comment from a garden centre buying group. GTN Xtra understands from other garden centre sources that Decco have responded very quickly with additional lorries and stock of Scotts product.
There is great concern now about the future of Solus, with the industry not understanding what has happened. The consensus of opinion given to GTN Xtra over the weekend now questions the future of Solus. As one garden centre owner told us: "£90 million to nothing in two years could be a remarkable achievement in anyone's book! Gerald Ratner in 2014!"
Concern has also been voiced over the flow of information coming from Solus to the industry as highlighted by another garden centre owner: “Solus made a mistake with keeping quiet at the time when Nick left, they'd better not make the same mistake now.”
For the future, however, Glee looks to be another potential winner with several buyers and owners telling GTN Xtra that Glee will be "Interesting" this year.
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