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4lite exhibiting for first time at Glee
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Making its debut appearance at Glee 2025, lighting brand 4lite is bringing its award-winning outdoor lighting range to the show for the very first time.
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Garland launches 30 new products at Glee
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On the 60th anniversary of the company’s formation, Garland Products is making a welcome return to Glee and introducing 30 new products for the 2026 season...
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Natural solutions that deliver sales
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Gardeners are asking for natural, sustainable products – and LAVA-LITE® is helping retailers meet that demand while driving strong returns...
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Zest adds to modular outdoor entertaining collection
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Following the outstanding success of Zest’s outdoor entertaining collection during the 2024/25 season, the timber garden furniture and outdoor leisure specialist is launching a host of additional ‘al fresco’ products to extend the range next season...
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FELCO’s commitment to quality and thoughtful design
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The FELCO 481 and 482 Gardening Bags are thoughtfully crafted accessories that elevate the gardening experience with a blend of Swiss precision, style, and practicality...
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Dobbies’ national refurbishment programme continues
Dobbies Garden Centre in Bury St Edmunds has become the fifth store to complete upgrades to the shopping experience as part of the retailer’s national refurbishment programme...
Click here to see the first pictures of revamped store
Patrick Kielty to host the 2025 GIMA Awards
Award-winning comedian and broadcaster Patrick Kielty has been confirmed as host of the 2025 GIMA Awards...
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Exotic plant collector raises £10,000 to help Poole’s Chestnut Nursery invest for the future
Charitable garden centre Chestnut Nursery in Poole is investing in its plant-growing infrastructure – thanks to a mammoth fund-raising effort by one of the UK’s best known exotic plant specialists...
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MorePeople launches new website and expands services with executive offering
Specialist recruitment business MorePeople has launched a refreshed website alongside an exciting new MorePeople Executive product offering, expanding its services beyond recruitment and into leadership development...
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Garden centre groups at The Big Christmas Press Show
British Garden Centres, Dobbies and a host of toy and gift suppliers joined the Christmas promotional band wagon this week at The Big Christmas Press Show in London...
Phillipa and Libby Stubbs from British Garden Centres were first timers to The Big Christmas Press Show.
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Begonia trial wows visitors to RHS Garden Hyde Hall
With the promise of an Indian summer, the Floral Fantasia begonia trial continues to wow visitors to RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Essex...
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Car wash concession opens at second site in Yorkshire
Handy Andy Car Wash Limited opened its 12th car wash site, the second in Yorkshire, at Tingley Garden Centre on 8th September...
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Handy unveils 2026 trade pre-season range with new products and extended dealer benefits
British garden equipment manufacturer and distributor Handy has announced the launch of its 2026 trade pre-season catalogue, which introduces new product ranges and extended dealer benefits designed to maximise margins and boost sales...
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Barrus returns to Glee 2025 – bigger, bolder, and packed with opportunities for garden retailers to boost sales
Barrus is gearing up for a spectacular return to Glee 2025, bringing together the very best from Town & Country, Wilkinson Sword, and WOLF-Garten, and a compelling message for garden retailers: maximise your space, maximise your return...
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Autumn Fair 2025 delivers its most dynamic edition yet
Autumn Fair 2025 at NEC Birmingham closed on a high note, delivering a dynamic and productive event that attracted thousands of influential buyers and suppliers from across the UK...
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Harvest set to launch new wild bird food ranges
Leading wild bird food manufacturer introduces three new brands to the wild bird industry in its biggest new product launch to date. Harvest Wildlife Products will unveil three brand-new wild bird food ranges at this September’s major trade events in Birmingham: Glee and PATS.
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Hug Rug exhibits at Glee Birmingham
Hug Rug, the original creators of the washable rug, is delighted to be exhibiting at Glee. Entirely manufactured at its mills in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, Hug Rug represents authentic British craftsmanship and continues to champion local manufacturing expertise that has been refined over decades.
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Dan Lawton joins GCA Executive Committee
The Garden Centre Association has revealed that Dan Lawton from Moss & Moor has joined its Executive Committee as Area Co-Chair for the North, which includes Scotland and Northern Ireland...
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The Horti House welcomes new sales agent
The Horti House has announced that Lester Henton has joined the team as a Sales Agent, covering areas of the Southwest of England, South Wales and West Midlands...
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Smiemans strengthens team with Olaf Mos
Smiemans has welcomed Olaf Mos to its team. He brings extensive experience in glass constructions and energy systems, and will be strengthening our team in the commercial and operational areas...
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Emorsgate Seeds announce passing of founder
Emorsgate Seeds has announced the passing of its founder Donald MacIntyre, a pioneering figure in the conservation and restoration of wild flower meadows...
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Joe Lydon wins Garland’s coveted ‘Sales Agent of the Year’ award for fourth time
The coveted ‘Sales Agent of the Year’ award presented by Garland Products has been won this year by Joe Lydon, the company’s agent for Scotland. This is the fourth time Joe has taken the top honour having previously won in 2014, 2016 and 2022. ..
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The best of last week's
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Layham Garden Centre in Kent sold to Ripleys
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the change of ownership of Layham Garden Centre, in the village of Staple near Canterbury, Kent, which has been let on a long term lease to expanding regional operator Ripleys Garden Centres.
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Planters opens new pet and aquatic centre costing £2m
Planters Garden Centre group has opened a new Pet and Aquatic Centre, costing £2m, at its Bretby site near Burton on Trent, Staffordshire...
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Capi Europe agrees UK distribution deal with Treadstone
Capi Europe has announced a UK distribution agreement with Treadstone Products. Retailers will benefit from faster lead times, lower minimum orders, and portfolio synergies...
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Henry Bell shop-in-shops at Haskins Garden Centres
Henry Bell merchandising experts have revamped and refreshed the wild bird care category at Haskins Garden Centres with their innovative shop-in-shop displays, premium bird feeds and high-quality hardware...
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Long-term client scales garden centre with proven strategy
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The Nunhead Gardener joined CSY Retail Systems in 2017, a year after setting up their first site under the railway arches in Nunhead, London. Specialising in small gardens, balconies, indoor plants and gifts, The Nunhead Gardener provides Londoners with a way to make the most out of the smaller spaces available to them...
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Tildenet expands successful Bosmere Tidy Up Range
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Tildenet Gardenware will be showcasing the latest developments to its hugely popular Bosmere Tidy Up range at Glee 2025 – with an extended product offering and increased merchandising flexibility for retailers...
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RocketGro new product launch: ‘Organic Approved All Purpose Fertiliser’
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To compliment the growing RocketGro range of growing media products, RocketGro is launching at Glee their new Organic Fertiliser product. The product is in a granule form and is perfect for topping up nutrient levels for flower beds, pots, lawns, and older compost with a generous N:P:K of 5:3:6 and a 75+ day release...
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