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Dobbies further strengthens Executive team

Dobbies Garden Centre has announced the appointment of two new Directors as the business further strengthens its Executive team. George Hutchinson (pictured) will join as Retail Director and Richard Herbert as Restaurant Director.
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Garden industry mourns sad passing of Kenn Lloyd

The UK garden industry is mourning the death of Kenneth (Kenn) Lloyd, who passed away peacefully on 25th May 2025, aged 80, after a short illness. Kenn was founder of Cadbury Garden Centre in Somerset – a thriving enterprise he created with his wife Jackie in 1982...
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BHETA to host webinar with Dobbies
BHETA is to host a networking webinar with garden centre group, Dobbies on Monday 8 July at 2.30pm.The session will feature David Robinson, CEO of Dobbies, and Andy Hannan, Commercial Director...
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Flower Council of Holland becomes Plants & Flowers Foundation Holland
In its 45th anniversary year, Flower Council of Holland has taken the strategic step to continue its activities under a new name: Plants & Flowers Foundation Holland. ..
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Global foresight expert Josh McBain joins HTA Conference speaker line-up
The Horticultural Trades Association has announced that Josh McBain, a leading global foresight expert and Founder & CEO of strategic intelligence consultancy Next Up, will join the speaker line-up at this year’s ‘Horticulture, The Conference’...
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The best of last week's
If you missed last week's GTN Xtra, below are the most-read stories...
Kate Ebbens Joins Woodlodge to Drive Strategic Growth and International Expansion
Woodlodge has announced the appointment of Kate Ebbens to the team. Kate joins the business in a strategic role focused on accelerating growth across both UK and international markets...
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Lancashire garden centre acquired by new owner
Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has announced the sale of a new lease for Nursery End Garden Centre in Accrington, Lancashire...
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GO FERROUS – A MUST for RUST!
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The Patio Black Spot Removal Company Ltd has become famous, over the past fifteen years, for formulating products to cope with garden stonework cleaning issues...
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Altico support British Garden Centres and Greenfingers in Gold Accolade
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Altico were proud to support British Garden Centres show garden at the Harrogate Spring Flower Show. Achieving the top accolade, British Garden Centres won the Gold Award for its stunning Butterfly Garden, which raised awareness for the incredible work of Greenfingers Charity...
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Webb introduces high-performance garden shredder
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British garden machinery brand Webb has expanded its electric tools portfolio with the introduction of the WEISWB Electric Garden Shredder - a high-performance 2500W impact shredder designed to make garden waste reduction fast, safe, and efficient...
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Be more sustainable with artificial flowers & foliage
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Sustainability is a key consideration in today’s faux flower market. Shopper’s increasing desire to seek transparency when sourcing has caused a notable shift towards more eco-conscious home décor...
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