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One good week and gardening sales get going
Exclusive GTN Bestsellers Epos data analysis
All it took was one week of relatively good February weather for gardeners to get out to centres to make their essential gardening purchases and we saw sales volumes bounce back up to normal levels for this time of year...
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Hozelock adds to popular trigger sprayer range
With the nation spending more time at home in the past 12 months due to national lockdowns, consumers have turned their attention to creating their own sanctuary, whether this be inside the home or in their outdoor space. This booming trend has seen brands invest in NPD dedicated to this new audience, including Hozelock with the latest addition to its range of trigger sprayers.
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Floralsilk opens impressive purpose built showroom
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Floralsilk has opened its impressive purpose built showroom located in Bourne, Lincolnshire. Spread over 6,500 sq ft, a visit to the showroom provides the opportunity to see an unrivalled extensive range, check the quality of products, and find inspiration from stunning displays...
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Stock up on smiles for 2021 with DCUK
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Would you like some real festive charmers to inspire and delight your customers during the next Christmas season? The Original Wooden Duck Company (DCUK) is currently taking pre-orders for their Christmas 2021 characters and ranges until 31st March 2021...
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Get set go – supporters confirm plans for Garden Re-Leaf
It's only a matter of weeks before we reach the garden retail industry’s favourite FUNdraising event of the year – Garden Re-Leaf Day (March 19). Here we find out about some of the events which will be taking place throughout March 2021 to help Garden Re-Leaf celebrate its 10th anniversary.
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Online garden products retailer sold to private equity firm
Risk Capital Partners, a London-based private equity firm has further enhanced their consumer-focused portfolio with the acquisition of online gardening products retailer, Primrose. The company will continue to trade as normal, led by its CEO Mark Pearson...
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Plant sales point to a summer of colour
There was a big shift in plant sales at the start of February with almost half of the GTN Top 50 being re-entries as gardeners started buying their plants with the summer ahead in mind...
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elho earns Certified B Corporation status
After an extensive assessment, the elho group has been awarded with the B Corporation certification. Certified B Corporations are for-profit companies that use the power of business to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy...
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Scotsdale warehouse extension gets green light
Stanley Bragg Architects have secured planning permission for a warehouse extension at Scotsdale Nursery, Great Shelford near Cambridge...
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HTA reports tough trading conditions in January
The Horticultural Trades Association’s Market Update report shows that nationally garden centre sales were 46% down in January from the same month last year...
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Record manufacturing output and inventory holding to serve increased customer demand
Consumer demand for garden landscaping products has remained high through the lockdowns and the team at Kelkay expect this to continue when restrictions are lifted...
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All the latest news from the world of pet products
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Pet brands triumph in Product of the Year awards
Cat and dog brands triumphed at the Product of the Year 2021 Awards, the UK’s largest celebration of product innovation – voted for by 10,000 consumers and conducted in partnership with leading data and insights company, Kantar...
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March decision date for spoga+gafa
Spoga+gafa believe they have a real chance of holding the fair in 3 ½ months time...
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Garden centres in Top 10 list for 'popular local retailers'
Garden centres have ranked amongst the top 10 types of local businesses supported by UK consumers according to new data from Tyl by NatWest which explored pandemic purchasing habits and the motivations behind them...
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Not all topsoils are created equal!
The Real Soil Company outlines why retailers should be asking more about what is in the bag & why it matters...
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Cost and time reduction for nursery management
Geotext Pro is the ideal cleaning kit solution for nursery management. The maintenance of anti-root fabrics and outside pavements is made simple with the new AXI-brush option...
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Altons BBQ World, Aylett Nurseries, Barton Grange, Baytree, Busy Bee, Groves, Pengelly, Pughs, The Old Railway Line and Squires Badshot Lea are the winners of GTN's Greatest Christmas Awards
The winners of GTN's Greatest Christmas Awards 2020 have been announced LIVE! on-line during Glee's Festive Focus Day today.
And the winners are...
Watch the LIVE announcement and see all the results here
Christmas Future Trends at Glee's Festive Focus Day
Take a look at Christmas future with forecasters, Trend Bible as they dive into the emerging trends that will define Christmas 2021...
Watch the Christmas Trends session here
GTN's Christmas Special Issue - read on-line here
GTN's Christmas Special January 2021 Issue includes full results and comment from GTN's Greatest Christmas Awards, GTN's Christmas Directory for 2021 and the Top 100 Christmas Products Chart 2020 from GTN Bestsellers...
Read GTN's Christmas Special January 2021 Issue on-line here
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Plant feeding frenzy boosts garden product sales
Garden product sales nearly doubled at the start of February with core gardening lines showing the biggest sales growth. Plant feeds occupied five of the top six positions in the GTN Bestsellers Garden Products chart...
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HTA reacts to post-Brexit trade rules in Northern Ireland
James Barnes, Chairman of the Horticultural Trades Association has responded to Thursday night’s meeting between Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove and the vice-president of the European Commission, Maros Sefcovic about post-Brexit trade rules in Northern Ireland...
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Early Birds and better weather send growing media sales crazy
Early Bird offers may have come to the party later than normal this year but now combined with the first spell of reasonable weather since Christmas sales went crazy last week...
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HTA’s OMC agree to form group to communicate industry’s future research needs
The HTA’s Ornamental Management Committee (OMC) have agreed to convene a working group to establish and communicate the industry’s future research and development needs, with remit to articulate its findings to Defra and the AHDB...
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Cold weather boost for Wild Bird Care
After numerous quiet weeks for Wildlife and Wild Bird Care sales in the GTN Bestsellers Epos data, the first week of February set a new record high for January, February and March Top 50 Bestselling lines weekly volume sales...
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BHETA moves Exclusively Show to August
In view of the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the BHETA board has re-scheduled the Exclusively Show 2021 to Tuesday and Wednesday 24th and 25thAugust 2021. It was due to take place in June...
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Understanding and developing ornamental horticulture in China
FloraCulture International (FCI) magazine, supported by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH), invites ornamental growers and traders worldwide to learn about the Chinese flowers industry during a free webinar...
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The best of last week's
If you missed last week's GTN Xtra, below are the most-read stories...
Joules acquires digitally led retailer Garden Trading
Joules, the premium British lifestyle brand, has announced that it has acquired The Garden Trading Company Limited, a digitally led retailer of home and garden products inspired by the British countryside and lifestyle trends...
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Pearson Memorial medal awarded to Adam Wigglesworth of Aylett Nurseries
The 2020 Pearson Memorial Medal for outstanding service to the garden industry has been awarded at a surprise, socially distanced presentation to Adam Wigglesworth, Director of Aylett Nurseries and former President of the HTA...
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AMES UK invest more than £1m in infrastructure and people in response to increasing market demand
Following a record-breaking 2020, AMES UK says it is experiencing unprecedented demand from customers in the early weeks of 2021. Pre-season orders for aggregates, paving, pots, water features and outdoor heating products are, in many cases, more than double that of the same time last year...
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Looking forward to better weather
GTN Bestsellers exclusive analysis
As we move into February, gardeners and garden centres are all looking forward to some better weather so they can get out on their plots to get growing. GTN Bestsellers reports sales increasing by 25% during the last week of January and with the weather improving during the first week of February perhaps we’ll get back to sales that are on parity with last year...
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New Board Members and Future Chairman confirmed at GCA AGM
Members of the Garden Centre Association (GCA) have recently elected new members to its board during the organisation’s virtual AGM. David Yardley and Will Blake join the board and Will Blake is confirmed as Chairman Elect to take over as Chairman following Tammy Woodhouse who takes over in 2022 after Mike Burks the current Chairman...
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The green shoots of recovery
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Spring is in the air, and with it, a sense of hope. Although this current lockdown has been exceptionally challenging for many businesses, garden and farm centres have been in the fortunate position of being allowed to stay open. With limited destination retail experiences for people to enjoy, no doubt this has reaped the benefits of a wider demographic and increased footfall. But it’s important to maintain this when mainstream retail opens up again.Specialist designers, Catering Design Group (CDG), walk us through some fresh ideas to maintain and nurture growth ahead.
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From Seeds to Suet, Honeyfield’s continue to innovate
Wild Bird Care specialist Honeyfield’s have introduced a major manufacturing capability to their production site in Driby, Lincolnshire. Now, Honeyfield’s will be producing Suet Pellets and Suet Blocks in-house and launching a refreshed Suet offering to the market...
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Barton Grange Christmas 2020 - Exclusive GTN Xtra Photo Tour
In advance of the launch of GTN's Greatest Christmas Awards 2020, GTN's Northern Correspondent, Steve Myatt, paid a visit to Barton Grange to bring you this first GTN Xtra Christmas photo tour.
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Squires Badshot Lea - Christmas 2020
Sneak preview of Squires Badshot Lea Greatest Christmas Awards entry
See Squires Bashot Lea's Christmas Awards entry photo tour here
Perrywood at Christmas 2020 - with correct photo gallery now...
Sneak preview of Perrywoods Greatest Christmas Awards entry
See Perrywoods Christmas Awards Entry Photo Tour here
British Garden Centres open their 58th centre at Thatcham
Charles Stubbs, Lewis Fox and Nemanja Tintor, along with the rest of the BGC team, were proud as punch yesterday as their 58th centre at Thatcham in Berkshire opened...
See GTN Xtra's exclusive photo tour of the new centre
Haskins Snowhill re-opens after £15m re-vamp
Haskins Garden Centre in Snowhill, Crawley, has opened its doors to customers following a 12-month refurbishment costing £15m...
Read more and see GTN Xtras photo tour of the new centre
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