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



Top to bottom, left to right:
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



Left to right, top to bottom:
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



Left to right, top to bottom:
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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Garland Products adds 46 new products to extensive range
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Garden product stockists will have a wider product choice in the 2025 season following the news that Garland Products has launched 46 new items...
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Exciting opportunity to join Creative Products team
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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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British Garden Centres supports Greenfingers and St Andrew’s Hospice with volunteer day

A dedicated team from British Garden Centres recently volunteered their time to support St Andrew’s Hospice in Grimsby. The green-fingered crew, made up of James Ducker, Events Manager, Eve Kerrigan, Content Creator, Jill and Phill from Brigg Garden Centre and ambassador Jayne Hickling lent their expertise to revitalise the hospice’s grounds and Greenfingers’ pirate-themed garden...
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GCA to have lounge area at Glee in September
The Garden Centre Association will have a lounge area at Glee where existing members and those interested in finding out more about the organisation can drop in...
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Dobbies prepares for blooming colourful autumn

Dobbies Garden Centres is preparing for a colourful autumn as it welcomes 49,000 Chrysanthemum balls into stores this August...
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The Gardens Group brings responsibly sourced carnivorous plants back into houseplant range
The Gardens Group has reintroduced four species of carnivorous plants to its indoor plant range at Castle Gardens in Sherborne, Brimsmore Gardens in Yeovil and Poundbury Gardens in Poundbury...
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Roger Crooks reports for GTN from Floral Fantasia at Hyde Hall

Floral Fantasia, at RHS Garden Hyde Hall in Essex, is always open to visitors but GTN was invited, along with other members of the press, to see the latest trial of more than 80 sunflowers plus many other plants being assessed for garden performance...
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Steady sales reported as the weather picked up in July

The latest Horticultural Trades Association Market Update for August 2024 reveals steady garden centre sales in a year marked by very wet and unpredictable weather. This was primarily thanks to strong catering, food, and farm shop performance counteracting subdued plant and core gardening sales, which has largely been the story of 2024 so far...
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New Mr Fothergills Sweet Pea for Greenfingers
At the annual opening of its trials ground in Suffolk, Mr Fothergill’s announced the introduction of a new sweet pea with 25p per packet going to the Greenfingers Charity...
Read more and see photos from the Mr Fothergills Press Day
Retirement prompts recruitment at garden centre group

Yorkshire Garden Centres has appointed two new managers to lead newly acquired sites in North Yorkshire...
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Glee welcomes back a host of top brands
September timeline enables a host of bellwether brands and much-loved names will rejoin the show

With less than a month to go until the 50th anniversary edition of Glee opens its doors at the NEC from 10th – 12th September, we take a look at some of amazing brands that are returning to the show after a considerable absence. They range from some of Europe’s biggest suppliers of bulbs, seeds, tools and garden equipment, to festive giants, children’s clothing and specialty food providers...
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Minister informed of challenges and concerns of grower’s peat-free journey

McClaren’s Nurseries in Glasgow hosted a visit and tour for the Agriculture Minister, Jim Fairlie MSP, at a crucial time for the professional horticulture sector...
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Iconic no-dig horticulturist endorses groundbreaking new worm cast product

The pioneer of modern no-dig gardening, Charles Dowding, has become the affiliated partner of new worm cast growing medium company Urban Wyrm and will appear alongside them at Glee Birmingham on 10th September...
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Discover the Highlights at Autumn Fair 2024: The UK's Largest Seasonal Showcase for Home, Gift & Fashion

In a week’s time, the NEC Birmingham will come alive with the return of Autumn Fair, the UK’s largest seasonal showcase for Home, Gift & Fashion. Running from 1st to 4th September 2024, this year's event promises to be a hub of inspiration and opportunity, with over 800 suppliers presenting more than half a million products. With 30% of brands exhibiting exclusively at Autumn Fair, it’s the ultimate destination for retailers looking to discover the latest trends and stock their shelves ahead of the festive season...
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Join Perennial for a firewalk fundraiser at Hever Castle

Perennial – the charity who supports those who work in horticulture – is inviting the garden industry to participate in a thrilling firewalk fundraiser on 18 October 2024...
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Notcutts highlights apprenticeship career paths into horticulture, hospitality and retail

With GCSE and A Level results released this month, Notcutts is highlighting apprenticeships as a vocational path into horticulture, hospitality and retail careers...
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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
Read the issue on-line here
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South Leeds adventure park hosts Castleford Tigers’ summer party

An adventure park at a South Leeds garden centre hosted a summer party for Castleford Tigers recently...
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700 reasons to see the AMES companies at Glee 2024

The AMES Companies is set to make a splash at Glee 2024, the UK's leading garden and outdoor living trade show, as it has been confirmed that the industry’s premier ‘supplier of choice’ is poised to launch over 700 new products...
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Vibrant Autumn Edition of PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt 2024

The autumn edition of PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt has been a great success. The positive trading atmosphere, satisfied exhibitors, and thousands of visitors made this third edition a resounding success...
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Ivyline to introduce new product category at Glee

From its Glee stand in Hall 8 C50-D51, Ivyline will present a tantalising first glimpse of new lines for Spring/Summer 2025, plus must-have collections for Autumn/Winter 2024 and Christmas.
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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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BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair opens on Friday

Final preparations are underway at Audley End House and Gardens for this year’s BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair, taking place from Friday 30 August – Sunday 1 September, in association with English Heritage. Thousands of green-fingered folk will flock to the stunning Saffron Walden setting for inspiring autumnal gardens and displays, expert advice and ideas to take home, talks, tours, workshops and the odd plant or two...
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New heavy duty hedge trimmers from EGO

Leading battery-powered outdoor power equipment specialist, EGO Power Plus, is giving gardening and groundscare professionals the cordless long-reach hedge trimmers they need to cut more with less effort.
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Green Retail Awards for Agastache 'Agapk' and Naturosa
Agastache 'Agapk' (BEELICIOUS PINK) and Naturosa have won Green Retail Awards at the 2024 autumn edition of PLANTARIUM|GROEN-Direkt...
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Exclusive launch of Thompson & Morgan's Sprouting Seeds Range
Thompson & Morgan has announced a unique partnership with The Milk Shed Café – a beloved local café located just 0.7 miles from T&M's head office, in Ipswich, Suffolk. This exciting collaboration marks the launch of T&M’s new line of Sprouting Seeds...
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Dynamic Agenda for the International Horticultural Expos Conference
As the steward of the world’s most significant global horticultural events, the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) has unveiled its forthcoming International Horticultural Expo Conference agenda.
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The best of last week's
If you missed last week's GTN Xtra, below are the most-read stories...
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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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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MorePeople release white paper on succession planning
MorePeople have recently released a white paper on succession planning...
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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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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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Stratford Garden Centre implements WinRetail System
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Corby + Fellas has won the business for Stratford Garden Centre, implementing the acclaimed WinRetail System.
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