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Who is The Greatest Supplier for Christmas 2013?
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Breaking News: Solus appoints Mark Pearson as new CEO
Solus Garden & Leisure has appointed former Gardman CEO Mark Pearson as its new chief executive officer. Mark joins Solus with immediate effect, with the company’s founder Simon Yealland remaining as chairman...
Solus Garden & Leisure has appointed former Gardman CEO Mark Pearson as its new chief executive officer.
Mark joins Solus with immediate effect, with the company’s founder Simon Yealland remaining as chairman. Solus managing director Nick Davies has resigned from the company and is leaving in January 2014 to start up a new business. Commenting on the changes, Solus commercial director Ross Yealland said: “I am delighted that Mark has joined Solus. He brings with him a wealth of experience in the UK and international gardening industry, and joins us at a time when we are making a number of strategic investments to drive the business of our customers, our branded distribution partners and Solus own brands. Simon Yealland added: “Nick Davies has made a significant contribution to Solus in the 29 years since he joined the company, and he leaves with our thanks and best wishes for the future.”
Nick Davies is leaving Solus in January.
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Voting for The Greatest Garden Centre Team at Christmas is underway
Get your customers voting in The Greatest Garden Centre at Christmas Award. Voting is now live until Christmas Eve.
Has your garden centre team got what it takes to become The Greatest Garden Centre Team at Christmas? Whether you're a small, mid sized or large centre, if you have a loyal, satisfied customer base, and a team that they love, you’re in with a chance of lifting the title...
Has your garden centre team got what it takes to become The Greatest Garden Centre Team at Christmas? Whether you're a small, mid sized or large centre, if you have a loyal, satisfied customer base, and a team that they love, you’re in with a chance of lifting the title.
The Greatest Christmas Awards were conceived by GTN to reward garden centre teams who pull out all the stops to maximise their festive sales and the award for The Greatest Garden Centre at Christmas is awarded to the teams that get the most votes. It's as simple as that. The highest accolade a garden centre team can have to be voted number one by your customers!
Voting started on Wednesday 20th November and runs right through to Christmas Eve.
All you need to do is download the posters and voting slips from this link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/69tcbycwte53c0v/Pf9fHcSJhB
Or click on these images to download
  
(If you have any problems downloading files, please contact trevor.pfeiffer@tgcmc.co.uk )
Now in their fifth year, the awards have become increasingly popular and The Greatest Christmas Party at Harrogate on 12 January 2014 – where the results are announced – has earned a reputation as the best gig in town, as well as a celebration of the industry’s leading role in Christmas retailing.
The Greatest Christmas Awards guarantee that the outstanding teamwork that has made the garden centre Christmas the envy of other retail sectors gets the recognition it deserves.
You can enter any, or all, of categories, and you can also invite your customers to vote for you in The Greatest Garden Centre at Christmas Team award.
We’ll also be asking every participating garden centre to nominate their Greatest Christmas Supplier of the Year.
Pictured above: Alison Shead from Brookside gave The Greatest Christmas Awards the thumbs up after their gold triumph in the 2012 event.
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The power of GTN Bestsellers' insider knowledge
GTN Bestsellers is the leading publication when it comes to reporting on gardening product sales trends...but thanks to its insider knowledge it's also great for predicting the bestsellers of tomorrow...
GTN Bestsellers is the leading publication when it comes to reporting on gardening product sales trends...but thanks to its insider knowledge it's also great for predicting the bestsellers of tomorrow.
Take this week's Garden Products chart for instance. One of two new entries from Vivid Arts is the Mini Robin, which has entered at No 48. Back in early September GTN Bestsellers analyst Trevor Pfeiffer predicted the Mini Robin would be a bestseller in the final quarter of the year.
So if you want to gain more insider knowledge and stay ahead of the opposition make sure you subscribe every week to GTN Bestsellers.
To Subscribe to the full GTN Bestsellers Weekly Charts for only £145.00 per year click here
WARNING the GTN Bestsellers Charts can seriously improve your business. Only subscribe if you want to invest 15 minutes each week in improving your turnover and customer satisfaction.
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The Greatest Christmas Awards, in association with the Harrogate Christmas & Gift Show, will take place on the evening of Sunday, January 12, at The Majestic Hotel, Harrogate, where we will be gathering to honour the Greatest Christmas teams in garden retailing and most importantly....to PARTY!
Included in the night’s festivities is a pre-dinner drinks reception, a three-course meal with wine, the glittering Greatest Christmas Awards presentations, then dancing to a live band.
Reward your team after a rewarding Christmas Season and a busy day at the show...you all deserve it. And with ticket prices starting at £70 - what are you waiting for?
These Early Bird prices are only valid until Tuesday December 3rd 2013. | Number of tickets | Price | Per person ex VAT | | Single | £82 + VAT | £82.00 | | 3 | £234 + VAT | £78.00 | | 5 | £370 + VAT | £74.00 | | Table of 10 | £700 + VAT | £70.00 |
Dress code is smart casual. Book early to avoid disappointment. For sponsorship opportunities at this prestigious event, call Pat Flynn on 01733 775700.
Buy before the December 3, 2013 for your early bird prices using this dropdown menu: These prices include VAT.
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Stax Trade Centres
Garden Sales Representative - North East THE PACKAGE - Competitive salary
- Bonus
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Fully expensed company car
- Contributory pension scheme
- Staff discount
Leading DIY and Gardening wholesaler Stax Trade Centres are continuing to expand their delivered service to garden centres across the UK. An opportunity now exists for an experienced Sales Representative to cover the North East region. You will have proven sales experience and a comprehensive knowledge of the gardening sector and garden products, ideally through dealing with garden centres. You will be self-motivated, able to demonstrate commercial acumen, well organised with good interpersonal skills and live ideally within the North East region. Please write or email with full details to: Steve Holmes
Stax Trade Centres
Howley Park Road East
Morley
Leeds
LS27 0SW Or email steve.holmes@staxplc.co.uk www.staxtradecentres.co.uk
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Garden Centre Manager - Hilltop GC, Oxfordshire
Following promotion of the current manager to a group role we’re now looking for an enthusiastic, experienced person to run Hilltop Garden Centre.
The successful candidate will have retail management experience (preferably from a gc), be a confident leader and team player, be able to think like an owner and understand that customer care is the most important part of any retail business.
You must be able to think on your feet and communicate effectively with the team both at the centre and in the wider group. An understanding of budgeting, resource planning and forecasting are important.
Our centres are run like independents but benefit from the back room support of group resources. Performance bonus and shares in the group are part of the excellent package available.
Send your CV and introductory letter to Boyd J Douglas-Davies, boyd.ddavies@hillview-group.com
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Notcutts Garden Centres are recruiting a Buyer for Pets and Wild Birds following the departure of James Jackson, who is leaving to join Gardman.
After two years of helping Notcutts to re-invigorate its wild bird and pet range James is leaving to join one of company's core suppliers, Gardman.
"This is an exciting opportunity for him as the Category Head for Pet and Wild Bird and will allow him to both explore new opportunities as well as work closer to home," said Notcutts Commercial Director Mark Wootton.
"For us it is good to have one of our former team within the supply base as they know what is needed to make a difference to both our customers and ourselves as a retailer.
"James takes up his position at the end of December and in the meantime we are actively seeking a replacement who can move us to the next stage.
"We are flexible about the location in order to find the right person. Anyone interested should e-mail woottonm@notcutts.co.uk."
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Vote on-line for The Greatest Christmas Supplier of the Year.
Every year we ask garden centres across the country to vote for their Greatest Christmas Supplier of the Year. We count one vote per garden centre and the winners are announced at The Greatest Awards Christmas Party in January. Vote for your Greatest Christmas Supplier of the Year now via this link
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