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Field Sales (Retail Support)
We are seeking a hard-working, dedicated full time merchandiser/area representative to look after our accounts across the West Midlands and North Wales responsible for approximately 60 stores, merchandising our unique In-store TV promotional display stands.
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Glee 50 Year Hero's - Most Influential Nominations
   
   
   
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John Ashley, Edward Conroy, Brian Evans, Warren Haskins, Nigel Long, Nicholas Marshall, Paris Natar, Caroline Owen, John Ravenscroft, Alan Roper, Norman Sellers, Glen Sheldrake, John Stanley, Guy Topping.
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Glee 50 Year Hero's - The "Character of Glee" Nominations
   
   
   
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Sue Allen, Derek Bunker, Nick Davies, Michelle de Lavis-Trafford, Boyd Douglas-Davies, Jackie Eades, Simon Fox, Anthony Harker, Stuart Kitchen, Nigel Poyner, Peter Seabrook, Geoff Wooldridge.
Also nominated: George Mold, Nick Page
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Glee 50 Year Hero's - Hero Product Nominations
   
   
   
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Drip Feeders, Garden Solar Lights, Gardman Wild Bird Care, Harmony Gardens MP Compost, Hozelock Connector System, Kelkay bagged aggregates and POS, Lotus Pebble Pool, Miracle Gro, Slug Gone – Wool slug pellets, The first Gro-Bag launched by Fisons, VegTrug, Wildlife World Solitary Bee Hotel, Wood Pellet BBQ grills.
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Stratford Garden Centre implements WinRetail System
GTN Xtra Promotion
Corby + Fellas has won the business for Stratford Garden Centre, implementing the acclaimed WinRetail System.
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FELCO Elite secateurs incorporate cutting-edge design
GTN Xtra Promotion
Designed to meet the needs of professional pruners, the FELCO ELITE range of secateurs represents a significant leap forward in performance, comfort, and durability. Building on the legacy of excellence established by FELCO, the ELITE range incorporates cutting-edge design and materials to deliver unparalleled cutting performance and user experience...
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Exciting opportunity to join Creative Products team
GTN Xtra Promotion
Creative Products is a well-established, fast growing, Instore TV promotion company selling an exciting range of FMCG products using instore TV advertising to maximise sales. The company is seeking a hard-working, dedicated full time merchandiser/area representative...
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GCA’s July BoT results show an ‘encouraging month'
The Garden Centre Association’s July Barometer of Trade (BoT) figures reveal some positive results for the month. Nine of the recorded 13 categories, when compared to July 2023, were up...
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eBay announced as sponsor of 50th anniversary edition of Glee
The organiser of Glee, Hyve Group, has announced eBay as a sponsor of the 50th anniversary of the event, due to run from 10th-12thSeptember at the NEC, Birmingham. This new partnership with the UK’s premier garden trade exhibition will enable more businesses to discover the benefits of selling on eBay, one of the world’s biggest hubs for SME trading...
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MorePeople release white paper on succession planning
MorePeople have recently released a white paper on succession planning...
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Work starts on Caulders’ new restaurant
Caulders Garden Centre at Kirkintilloch has started work on a new 300-seater restaurant, which is set to open in Spring 2025. The project is expected to cost £1.5m.
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Marriage’s relaunches indoor and aviary bird products
Marriage’s has relaunched its comprehensive indoor and aviary bird food range. The relaunch marks the first phase of the brand’s new identity, which will be extended across other ranges later in the year...
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Star billing for the new Aquatics Zone at PATS
The new Aquatics Zone – a dedicated hall for the key aquatics, reptile and watergardening exhibitors – will be one of the major highlights of the three-day PATS 2024...
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Burgon & Ball launches ‘Sahara Sunset’ home collection
Sheffield-based Burgon & Ball, creator of premium tools, accessories and gifts since 1730, is bringing drama to décor this season with the launch of its new Sahara Sunset homeware collection...
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National Garden Gift Cards can be stored in mobile wallets
People are storing their National Garden Gift Cards in their mobile phone wallets. This is a new development that has been made to meet the demands of consumers...
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River Cottage lauds 'fantastic results' from RocketGro
Marking its second year of using products from leading British peat-free brand, RocketGro, River Cottage has been shouting about another season of outstanding results – from great germination to improved biodiversity – with its guests clamouring to know the name of its compost supplier...
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Chefs unveil exclusive recipes with Napoleon Grills
Napoleon Grills have collaborated with celebrity chefs Sam and Shauna for the second year in a row to craft four exclusive new BBQ recipes to tantalise the tastebuds of foodies and grill enthusiasts across the country...
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GTN August 2024 Issue: Glee Celebrates 50 Years, who will you vote for as a Glee 50 Year Hero?
 GTN August 2024. In this issue:
- Primeur defining sustainability
- GIMA Presidents then and now
- Innovation shines at SOLEX
- Zest – Designed for the good times
- Winners at SOLEX
- Bright future for eco firepits
- Hail the new BBQ Hero
- Plants in transit – GTN Interview with FloraLinc
- Christmas in August
- Greenfingers Dragon Boat Racing 2024
- What’s on the horizon for Glee 2024
- Who will you vote for as your Glee 50 Year Hero?
- YPHA and CSF horticultural talent development
- Technicoloured pick and mix – GTN Planteria
- Pet Bonanza at PATS 2024
- Bracing for change – HTA Viewpoint
- New government, same objectives – EHG Viewpoint
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The resurgence of terracotta with Apta
As Apta expands its core range by 70% ahead of the 2025 season, nine new designs join its terracotta range of garden pots...
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Luxury pet care supplier set for Glee appearance
WAGS, a range of premium luxury pet care products created and manufactured in partnership with leading formulation chemists, is set to exhibit at Glee next month...
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Get to know AMES Tools’ new cutting & pruning collection
AMES Tools is thrilled to introduce its latest cutting and pruning range, meticulously designed to meet the diverse needs of UK gardeners...
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Visit Primeur at Glee to find out how to make gardening sell year-round
A few years ago, Primeur was relatively unknown in garden centres but, by 2024, it has become a respected and trusted brand for recycled garden landscaping and decorative products. Known for its functional and environmentally friendly offerings, Primeur is entering a new phase designed to bolster retailer confidence and ensure year-round sales...
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Autumn Fair offers host of incentives for buyers
Join the thousands of buyers who have already registered to attend Autumn Fair, the UK’s leading seasonal showcase for Home, Gift and Fashion taking place on the 1st – 4th September at NEC Birmingham...
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Battle of the landscapers at BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair
Audley End House and Gardens in Essex will be the battleground for two local landscaping companies to pit their skills at the BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair in association with English Heritage (30 August – 1 September)...
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Green Retail Awards at Autumn edition of PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt
PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt will take place on Wednesday, August 21st, and Thursday, August 22nd, at Noorwegenlaan 37 in Hazerswoude...
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Fleuroselect Annual Convention held in Austria for first time
Over 100 participants travelled to Salzburg, Austria, to attend the 53rd Fleuroselect Annual Convention...
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AIPH/Green is Life Conference to explore sustainability
Sustainability and marketing in the horticultural sector are on the agenda for the AIPH/Green is Life Horticultural Industry Conference, set to take place on 5th September 2024 at the Green is Life show in Warsaw, Poland...
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The best of last week's
If you missed last week's GTN Xtra, below are the most-read stories...
New appointments to Executive Leadership Team at Notcutts
Notcutts is making two important changes to its Executive Leadership Team with the upcoming retirement of Graham Walker, Trading and Operations Director. These new appointments are being made from within Notcutts’ current organisation and they highlight the success of the company’s talent development and succession planning programme...
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Plant pots accepted in kerbside recycling from 2026
Starting in 2026, all non-black, recyclable PET or PP plastic plant pots will be accepted in household kerbside recycling in England. Defra confirmed this move following a successful long-term advocacy campaign from the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), which will help reduce plastic waste and promote environmental sustainability.
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Glee exhibitors share their latest news
As the Glee exhibition rapidly approaches, the show’s exhibitors have been sharing their latest news...
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Wildlife World partners with social enterprise group
Wildlife World has created a groundbreaking business and social partnership with Wildlife and Birdcare Nature Recovery CIC, based in Stoke on Trent...
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Sharpen up your skills with Savernake Knives
GTN Xtra Promotion
Savernake Knives, renowned for creating custom knives that are made to order to your exact specification, offers a specialist range of hand-finished BBQ knives to complement all types of BBQ chef’s ‘skills at the grill’. Designed to cut amazingly and stay grippy even when covered with the stickiest of sauces, Savernake BBQ knives will slice and carve with precision...
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