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Dobbies CEO interview in GTN's November GIMA Roll of Honour issue, read on-line here
GTN November 2022: GIMA Awards 2022 Roll of Honour Issue
- Dobbies Tewkesbury opens – GTN Interview with CEO Graeme Jenkins
- Judging is underway – GTN’s Greatest Christmas Awards update
- A Greenfingers greeting from Woodmansterne
- GIMA Awards 2022 Roll of Honour
- Learning from each other on a HTA BIS Study Tour
- Choice Marketing celebrate 20 years, Vitavia – a ‘way of life
- Illumination Street 2022
- LOFA Column – Making a difference together
- HTA Column – Filling some big shoes!
Read the issue on-line here
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LeisureGrow launches B2B multi-site trade portal
LeisureGrow has launched a large multi-site trade portal, built on the Intersell system by Aspin...
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Get ready for the winter season with Parallax Plastics
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Parallax Plastics is getting ready for the winter season with its UK-manufactured sledges and snow shovels. All products have recently received UKCA approval in addition to EU-CE approval...
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Family business Hortiwool works with natural materials
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Hortiwool are family business, based in Staffordshire, who have worked with natural materials for almost two decades, including the invention of a pioneering insulated packaging solution called Woolcool...
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Bulldog Tools celebrate creativity and innovation with Pedigree Garden/V&A Range
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Bulldog Tools are proud to have been awarded 'Finalist' in both the Tool and Gift category at the recent GIMA Awards for their Pedigree Garden/V&A Range where the garden retail sector comes together to celebrate creativity and innovation in both the design and product areas...
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Sustainability is a journey, not a destination
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STV is a business with sustainability at the core, but they don’t see it just as an item on the ‘to do’ list. Their approach is to embed the improvement of environmental and social responsibility directly into their medium and long term strategy, making sustainability a key part of every business decision...
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Primeur sees completion of Management Buy Out
After more than 50 years in business, Primeur Ltd is set to embark on a new phase of growth following the completion of a Management Buy Out (MBO) which will see the third generation of the family, along with one of its long-serving directors, taking the reins...
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Adrian Hall Garden Centres re-open with new owners
The two Adrian Hall Garden Centres in London’s Feltham and East Sheen which closed in August this year have opened again with new owners.
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Horticulture skills shortage to impact garden supply chain
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Shortages identified in 2019 exacerbated by Brexit and pandemic. The warning comes from the Horticultural Trades Association ahead of a major careers event in Edinburgh on Wednesday.
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Tong Garden Centre shortlisted for regional tourism award
The play team at a Bradford garden centre is celebrating after being shortlisted for a regional tourism award. Tong's Grass Hoppers Play has reached the final in the ‘Kids First' category of the Yorkshire Post Tourism Awards 2022.
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GARDENA announces partnership with leading distributor
GARDENA and Flymo have announced a new partnership with the UK’s leading distributer of consumer brands, EPE International Ltd...
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Dobbies announces ‘Not Your Average Gardener’ winners
Dobbies has announced its ‘Not Your Average Gardener’ winners with four lucky winners across the UK winning gardening products to help their green spaces flourish...
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Burgon & Ball helps get West of England buzzing
Burgon & Ball has been helping to get the West of England buzzing, in a new awards initiative created to raise awareness of the vital importance of bees and pollinators...
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Hartman team raise money for charity during mud run
A team from Hartman took part in the Shropshire Mud Run at Eaton Mascott Hall, raising £200 for Severn Hospice...
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LeisureGrow launches B2B multi-site trade portal
LeisureGrow has launched a large multi-site trade portal, built on the Intersell system by Aspin...
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List of top toys for Christmas announced
From hot new trends to evergreen brands, today, the Toy Retailers Association unveiled the DreamToys Top Toys for Christmas. Selected by an independent panel of retailers and toy experts, the DreamToys list is the most authoritative predictive list of what items will be the most sought after this festive season...
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Veterans plant hundreds of wildflowers at Eden Project
Military veterans from the Defence Gardens Scheme (DGS) have been planting hundreds of devil’s-bit scabious (Succisa pratensis) on the Eden Project’s Outer Estate in a bid to tackle habitat loss for the threatened marsh fritillary butterfly (Euphydryas aurinia)...
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It's not too late to place orders with Durstons for 2023
It’s not too late to place orders with Durston Garden Products for 2023, allowing you to tap into a comprehensive growing media offer and peat-free collection – all wrapped up in recyclable packaging...
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Discover bright new finds at Spring Fair 2023
Spring Fair, the UK’s leading marketplace for wholesale Home, Gift and Fashion returns to the NEC Birmingham NEC from 5th – 8th February 2023 hosting an even more dynamic and inspirational offering...
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The Real Soil Company: responsibly sourced every time
The Real Soil Company – the brand behind organic SuperSoil – is on a mission to create complete visibility surrounding its products and hopefully offers retailers important peace of mind...
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More New Products for 2023 in GTN's October 2022 issue, read on-line here
Inside this issue:
- An understanding of stone – GTN Interviews the Meadow View Stone team
- Crystal ball gazing for 2030 – HTA Conference 2022
- Camden Garden Centre Photo Tour
- Tales from the shop floor – Mark Portman at Camden Garden Centre
- Rosey future at Mr Fothergills
- Celtic Spa’s – LOFA Member profile
- GTN’s Greatest Christmas Awards 2022 – Nominate your teams now
- Serious about selling plants at Four Oaks
- Glee New Product Directory, Part 2
- Solex New Product Directory
- Change brings opportunity – GIMA Column
- Horticulture and government – ORHG Column
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Suppliers can secure exclusive meeting with US garden retailer
Gardenex Meet-the-Buyer days are popular and unmissable events that deliver considerable success for buyers and suppliers alike...
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HTA responds to Autumn statement
Jennifer Pheasey, Director of Public Affairs, Horticultural Trades Association, comments on today’s Autumn statement…
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Adventurer Caspar Craven to deliver talk at GCA conference
Garden Centre Association members will hear from a serial entrepreneur, former Chief Finance Officer and adventurer on how to achieve ‘big bold goals’ at its annual conference in Blackburn (January 22 until 25, 2023)...
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Movers and shakers at Azpects
Azpects Ltd has welcomed Georgina Hammond as its new Head of Marketing...
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Peter ten Have joins executive board of Flower Council of Holland
Peter ten Have joined the Flower Council of Holland’s Executive Board on 14 November. The director/owner of nursery J&P Ten Have is well known as a pragmatic manager with an extensive network in both production and trade.
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HTA responds to poinsettia import reports
The Horticultural Trades Association has responded to reports that the UK had halted the imports of poinsettias...
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Changes at the top for Bon Bon’s
Luxury confectionery business, Bon Bon’s Wholesale Ltd, has announced a change in its senior management team with the appointment of two new joint managing directors...
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International Statistics Flowers and Plants 2022 published
The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH), in association with Union Fleurs, the International Flower Trade Association, announces the 70th version of the International Statistics – Flowers and Plants 2022...
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Hazeu Orchids wins Greenovation Award 2022
With its orchid cultivation in hexagonal pots, Hazeu Orchids is the winner of the 2022 Greenovation Award...
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Composite decking receives 5-Star review
Envirobuild has received a 5-star review for its Hyperion Explorer Composite Decking from product reviewers Slinky Studio...
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Find your magic through the power of plants
Podcaster, writer, author, and gardening influencer, Ellen Mary, has launched a plant-based wellness consultancy to help people discover the intrinsic link between plants and good health...
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LANDSCAPE supports Real Turf Only
Industry trade show LANDSCAPE ‘does its bit’ for sustainability and takes the leap to only support real turf at their event in September 2023. This environmental stance means LANDSCAPE will not accept any bookings from exhibitors representing artificial turf, plants or flowers...
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The best of last week's
If you missed last week's GTN Xtra, below are the most-read stories...
Van Hage garden centres bought by Blue Diamond
Alan Roper has announced the Blue Diamond Acquisition of the Van Hage group of 3 garden centres. The sites are the flagship store at Gt Amwell Ware; Chenies between Amersham and Rickmansworth and their centre on the PE1 retail park at Peterborough. Blue Diamond will own and operate the retail park...
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Hillier grows to 22 garden centres with acquisition of Rosebourne
Hillier Garden Centres have announced the acquisition of Rosebourne Ltd. Rosebourne is a group of boutique destination garden centres across 3 sites, Weyhill, Aldermaston and Hampton in Arden...
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Dobbies Tewkesbury - See GTN Xtra's full photo tour
Broadcaster and Dobbies’ ambassador, Jo Whiley, officially opened Dobbies’ 70,000 sq foot store at Tewkesbury last week...
See GTN Xtra's extensive photo tour of the new Dobbies
AMY HART – NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER
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People are at the heart of Primeur – whether it be our buyers, staff or customers. We strive to do our best by everyone and are always ready to help should a situation arise...
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