From 1 January 2027, one of the most significant employment law changes in recent years will take effect. Under the Employment Rights Act 2025, employees will gain the right to claim ordinary unfair dismissal after just six months’ continuous service, rather than the current two-year qualifying period...

How retailers can buy smarter, manage stock more effectively and make their ranges work harder...

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has announced the sale of Pillaton Garden Centre, a well-established garden centre near Penkridge in South Staffordshire. The centre has been acquired by Rupal Holdings Ltd as part of a wider strategic diversification to complement its existing investments in the early years and outdoor learning sectors.

This month’s Market Update report from the Horticultural Trades Association reveals a robust performance, with sales rising by +11% compared to July last year and up +17% from July 2024, driven by an increase in both the number of transactions (+6%) and higher average transaction values (+3%)...

Rising calls from wild bird feeding consumers to help keep larger species and squirrels at bay have been heard loud and clear by Henry Bell & Co, a leading brand in the wild bird care sector...

After more than 40 years building one of Northern Ireland's leading independent garden centre businesses, Creative Gardens founders Diana and Nigel Gass are marking a significant milestone in the company's history. Diana is stepping back from her role as Managing Director while Nigel is retiring from the Board of Directors...

The Greenfingers Charity is reminding everyone heading to Glee on Thursday 10th September to make sure one essential item is firmly on their packing list: something floral!

Spring & Autumn Fair have launched a new national campaign calling for a minimum of 90 minutes' free parking in town and city centres across England. The campaign follows new research revealing retailers and consumers have independently identified the same practical measure to help encourage more visits to Britain's high streets...

Six students awarded Smart Garden Products Scholarships by the Colegrave Seabrook Foundation earlier this year have gained a unique insight into the breadth of the horticultural industry through a two-day development tour around Peterborough and Spalding...

Former LEON Restaurants CEO John Vincent MBE has been booked to address delegates at the Garden Centre Association’s annual conference in January 2027...

The latest figures from the HTA show that UK growers and plant producers have continued to make substantial progress in reducing peat use, with peat accounting for just 21.8% of growing media in 2025, down from 34.4% in 2024 and 39.5% in 2023...

GIMA is helping Glee exhibitors unlock new international opportunities this September with the return of its Gardenex International Hosted Meetings programme...

As usual, parking is free for all exhibitors, contractors and visitors. This year the NEC has introduced a new parking system to improve car park security, so here's what's changed and what you need to do...

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Leading garden care brands, GARDENA and Flymo, are set to return to Glee 2026 to showcase a range of innovations designed to help gardeners care for their outdoor spaces with greater ease, efficiency and confidence...

Applications are now open for the second Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA) Management Development Programme, with a £1,000 subsidy available for each successful delegate thanks to support from the programme's funding partners, bringing the employer contribution down to just £650 for nine days of residential leadership training, including accommodation and meals...

As consumers continue to invest in creating homes that are stylish, comforting and expressive, Autumn Fair 2026 is bringing together its strongest-ever collection of homeware, interiors and lifestyle brands, making its Home, Living & Décor and The Summer House destinations a must-visit for retailers preparing for the busiest buying season of the year...

Mims will return to Four Oaks Trade Show on 2-3 September at Four Oaks Nurseries, Cheshire, with one of its biggest showings of the year across stands C86–C90.

Destination EV charging specialist ElectRoad will make its garden retail debut at Glee 2026, bringing a clear commercial message to the sector: your car park could be one of your most underused revenue-generating assets...