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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Dobbies refuses to comment on restructure plan rumour
Dobbies Garden Centres has refused to comment on speculation that the company is planning a major restructure which could lead to store closures...
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Sainsbury’s announces acquisition of 10 Homebase stores
Sainsbury’s has reached an agreement to acquire 10 leasehold stores from HHGL Limited, trading as Homebase, for conversion into Sainsbury’s supermarkets. The transaction is expected to complete in early September...
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UK horticulture businesses hit with new Brexit inspection charges amid biosecurity concerns
UK horticulture businesses are facing new Brexit inspection charges amid concerns about biosecurity. These charges, known as the Common User Charge (CUC), have been implemented at Sevington for plant imports from the EU, placing increased financial pressure on businesses, particularly smaller ones...
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Beechcroft Nurseries and Garden Centre sold to Nuyard
Alexander Mackie Associates has announced the sale of Beechcroft Nurseries and Garden Centre, located at Madeley Road, Madeley Heath, Belbroughton, Stourbridge, West Midlands to the Nuyard Group...
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Greenfingers supporters take to the skies
During the next week supporters of the Greenfingers Charity will take to the skies to help raise vital funds to ensure the charity can build even more gardens at children’s hospices across the country...
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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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Handy to release 2025 trade pre-season catalogue & pricing at Handy LIVE 2024 event
It’s the biggest release of the year for British garden equipment manufacturer and distributor Handy, and this year’s trade pre-season catalogue for 2025 is no exception, packed with new product releases, exclusive discounts, monthly retailer promotions, and more...
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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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Yorkshire garden centre group supports running challenge for gardening charity
Yorkshire Garden Centres' Commercial Director, Sharon McNair and Head of Finance, Katie Young, joined runner Kate Ebbens for a 5k run to celebrate the group's support for the Greenfingers charity which is dedicated to supporting life-limited children...
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Landscapes By Design takes top award
The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) Skills Competition at the BBC Gardeners' World Autumn Fair wrapped up this weekend with fantastic results. Two APL member teams faced off in the competition for a high-pressure showdown, with just 16.5 hours to build a 24m2 garden from scratch. The teams delivered such exceptional results that both gardens also earned prestigious gold medals from the event judges...
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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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Autumn Fair welcomes thousands of retailers at start of show
Autumn Fair, retail’s leading seasonal showcase for Home, Gift and Fashion, opened today and saw thousands of buyers walking the aisles looking to discover the latest products and hidden gems for their stores...
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Glee welcomes back a host of top brands
September timeline enables a host of bellwether brands and much-loved names to rejoin Glee. 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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Feverfew Garden Company to make debut at Glee
Feverfew Garden Company, the innovative leader in stylish and functional gardening wear designed for women, is thrilled to announce its debut as an exhibitor at Glee 2024...
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Invisible Creations unveils stylish garden accessibility range at Glee
Invisible Creations is launching its new Garden Accessibility range at Glee. Inspired by the challenges faced by the founder’s grandmother, director Laura Wood has developed a range of products that blend style and functionality, ensuring that gardens remain safe, accessible, and beautiful...
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Wyevale Nurseries to showcase British-grown native container tree range at Four Oaks
Wyevale Nurseries is showcasing its home-grown native container trees at Four Oaks Trade Show and is inviting attendees to meet its team to discuss its ‘Best of British’ range...
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Garden centre set to undergo £3m revamp
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Rush of customers at closing-down garden centre
A Norfolk garden centre, offering discounts of 50% in a closing down sale, had to shut down early at the weekend after a rush of customers...
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BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair announces Beautiful Borders winner
Amy Drewitt, a project manager and garden design student from Sunningdale has won Best Beautiful Border and a Platinum award at the BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair, in association with English Heritage, taking place at Audley End House and Gardens, Saffron Walden from 30 August-1 September.
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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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RHS and community groups to stage two new exhibitions
Two new exhibitions exploring the healing power of gardens and nature are opening this September at RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey, and in Lewisham, south east London...
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The best of last week's
If you missed last week's GTN Xtra, below are the most-read stories...
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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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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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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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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Garland Products adds 46 new products to extensive range
GTN Xtra Promotion
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
GTN Xtra Promotion
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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