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Dobbies to close 17 stores as part of a restructuring plan
Dobbies Garden Centres Limited, has today initiated a restructuring plan to address historically uneconomical rent costs and ensure a return to sustainable profitability.
The proposed store closures are:
Altrincham
Antrim
Gloucester
Gosforth
Harlestone Heath
Huntingdon
Inverness
King’s Lynn
Pennine
Reading
Stratford-upon-Avon
Cheltenham (little dobbies)
Chiswick (little dobbies)
Clifton (little dobbies)
Richmond (little dobbies)
Stockbridge (little dobbies)
Westbourne Grove (little dobbies)
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An exciting opportunity to join Barrus’ Garden Tools & Accessories Team
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Barrus are currently looking for a Merchandiser (based in Central England) to service their garden centres, specialist machinery outlets and many national and independent retailers...
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HTA appoints Will Armitage as new President
The Horticultural Trades Association has announced the appointment of Will Armitage as its new President, following the Annual General Meeting held at Horticulture: The Conference...
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Mike Burks awarded Pearson Memorial Medal 2024
The HTA has awarded Mike Burks, Managing Director of The Gardens Group, the prestigious 2024 Pearson Memorial Medal. Mike has been at the forefront of environmental work in the garden industry and has been recognised for his outstanding contributions and leadership in the sector.
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The HTA calls for stronger government support
The Horticultural Trades Association celebrated its 125th anniversary at its annual Conference. The association, which started in 1899, has grown into a vital force, supporting a sector that contributes £28 billion to the UK economy and sustains over 674,000 jobs. This year, in the opening speech from its Chief Executive, Fran Barnes, the HTA calls for stronger government support to further increase the sector’s GDP footprint to £41 billion by 2030...
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Glee 2024 delivers a show-stopping 50th anniversary, energising the future of garden retail
With buzzing aisles, inspiring new products, and a palpable sense of optimism, Glee 2024 proved once again why it’s the beating heart of this flourishing industry.
Glee 2024 has wrapped up with a bang, celebrating 50 incredible years as the UK’s number one garden and outdoor living trade event.
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Creativity blossoms as Kate grows her art business
Kate Leach, formally Woodmansterne’s Head of Marketing, has said goodbye to the greeting card publisher and turned her creative side-hustle into a full-time job. Leaving on a high at Glee 24, she told GTN Xtra a little about business and plans to stay connected with her beloved garden industry...
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Pet buyers head to the biggest-ever PATS trade show
More than 340 pet brands exhibiting in four halls over three days have created the biggest-ever PATS in the show’s 15-year history. The Pet & Aquatics Trade Show is taking place at the Telford International Centre in Shropshire from Sunday (29th September) until Tuesday (1st October).
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HTA Grower of the Year Awards winners announced
The Horticultural Trades Association has revealed the winners of the 2024 HTA Grower of the Year Awards at Horticulture, The Conference, held at the International Convention Centre, Birmingham...
Majestic Trees took home the Blooming Marvellous Employer and Life Beyond Peat awards.
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Home and garden agency joins forces with industry experts to unveil 2025 trends
Home, garden and lifestyle communications agency, Honest Communications, has unveiled its 2025 Trends Report to help brands and journalists keep abreast of the big trends set to make waves next year...
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Wyevale Nurseries to showcase ‘Best of British’
Wyevale Nurseries will be showcasing its ‘Best of British’ range when it exhibits at FutureScape in London next month (October 15-16)...
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Da Barn opens retail shop in Lerwick
Carol and James Titcomb, who run Da Barn in Hillswick, the UK’s most northerly ornamental plant nursery, have celebrated the opening of Da Potting Shed, their indoor retail plant shop on the island’s town of Lerwick...
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New Webb Eco cordless garden machinery products for Autumn
Webb Eco – the new cordless garden machinery range from British garden brand Webb – has several new additions to its range to help customers tackle Autumn garden tasks...
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Claudia Maurer to take over as Director of spoga+gafa
Claudia Maurer is taking over the position of Director of spoga+gafa as of 1 November 2024. She succeeds Stefan Lohrberg...
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Winners of the AIPH World Green City Awards 2024
The City of Chengdu, China, was named the Grand Winner of the competition from among the seven category winners who were announced at a dedicated Awards ceremony at the Future Green City World Congress...
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The best of last week's
If you missed last week's GTN Xtra, below are the most-read stories...
Perrywood Garden Centres purchases Buckhatch Nursery & Garden Centre
Perrywood Garden Centres has today announced the purchase of Buckhatch Nursery & Garden Centre, located near Chelmsford in Essex. Perrywood now has three garden centres in Essex and Suffolk, with a combined turnover of more than £18m...
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Sturmer Nurseries sold to industry newcomers
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co has announced that Sturmer Nurseries in Essex has been sold to industry newcomers. The business features a contemporary garden centre and café building, as well as a large plant area and children’s play area...
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Turnover and profit up at Notcutts in 2023/24
In a year of continuing trading challenge with geopolitical instability, rising interest rates, consumer spending restraint and supply cost pressures, Notcutts saw both sales and profit up during the year. Annual turnover increased by 4.1% to £78.6m with operating profit up at £1.6m. Nick Burrows, Chief Executive said “We continue to provide a strong offering that our customers rate favourably..."
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Garden centre sales up 8% year on year in August
The latest Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) Market Update for September 2024 reveals garden centre sales were +8% (vs. Aug 23), and garden category sales were +7% (vs. Aug 23). This uplift will provide a welcome springboard for autumn gardening categories such as bulbs in the coming months.
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David Domoney and Blue Diamond complete another garden transformation on ITV
The wonderful impact of the spring Front Garden Facelifts meant that ITV’s This Morning had swathes of deserving applicants from across the country hoping to have their front gardens transformed by David Domoney and his team of volunteers..
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Corby + Fellas User Conference 2024 is a huge success
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160 people attended the Corby + Fellas User Group Event including customers, partners, suppliers and friends...
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