In This Issue
Countdown to Garden Re-Leaf Day!
There's still time to have Jude Law, David Tennant and other stars presenting the Garden Re-Leaf Day quiz
Some of the highlights of Garden Re-Leaf Day 2013
Oakham is new group's fourth site - and target is 10
Poor selling skills letting centres down says consultant
Late February sales dip...but not the worst winter ever
Plant growth leads to product sales increases
Good forecast puts retailers in buying mood at Classiflora Zelari
Waitrose and Next step up gardening assault
Briers to expand into new markets
New Tesco and garden centre plans for Gloucester site...but will it be Dobbies?
Garsons Garden Centre awards £2.4m catering contract
Plans to increase serving capacity at Darlington garden centre cafe met with opposition
Hillier centres raise funds for leading military charity through poppy sales
Mr Fothergill’s Nation of Gardeners sees its first bloom of the year
New marketing director at Gardman drives brand investment
A positive outcome for Monkton Elm staff
CN Seeds benefits from UKTI advice and funding
Onion sets in huge demand
Steady growth in compost sales
APL offers discounted membership for limited period
Bestsellers Top 50 charts every week
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Briers to expand into new markets
Garden gloves, clothing and footwear specialists Briers are planning  to expand into new markets, says the company’s recently-appointed trading director, Tristan Sissons.

Sissons says he will be also be working with stakeholders to adopt new sales channels.

He believes understanding consumers’ needs and desires is the key to progress. “Following consumer trends is equally important. This helps businesses like ours create innovative products that attract the impulse buyer,” he explained.

Working with retailers, he said, enabled the company to develop bespoke products and display solutions to drive sales and respond to changes in consumer demand.

“We work hard to ensure that new ranges complement, rather than undermine, existing products,” Sissons continued. “We put the emphasis on adding value and individuality. This way, customers buy into the Briers philosophy of great design at affordable prices.”

Details of a new licensed range are expected shortly, complementing the GIMA award-winning Gruffalo® range of children’s gardening clothes and accessories.

Also awaited is news of a new Briers’ own collection offering quality products at attractive prices on eye-catching displays.

Briers’ merchandising experts are available to discuss in-store displays.

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