They say absence makes the heart grow fonder and this certainly felt like an accurate sentiment at Glee last week, when the garden retail sector was finally able to reunite after a two-year hiatus. Continue reading
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Best Glee Green Heart Display winners confirmed
The Green Heart – Glee’s horticultural hub – has crowned Hills Plants as winners of its 2021 Best Glee Green Heart Display award. Continue reading
The Glee New Product Showcase 2021 winners are revealed
Nineteen fantastic new garden and pet product innovations have been confirmed as this year’s winners of the coveted Glee New Product Showcase, at a special award presentation organised and run by Garden Trade News at the leading garden retail event, Glee, which takes place this week (14th – 16th September, NEC Birmingham). Continue reading
Glee Buyers Power List 2021: the winners!
The winners of the prestigious Glee Buyers Power List for 2021 were announced this afternoon (Wednesday September 15th) from The Stage content theatre at the show, which is still running at the NEC, Birmingham until Thursday September 16th. Continue reading
Primeur creates convenient pick-up lines in garden landscaping with Recycled Rubber Collection
For easy-to-install, lightweight garden landscape essentials that will help your customers transform their outdoor spaces and tap into the strong demand for sustainable solutions, look no further than Primeur’s recycled rubber eco Garden collection. Continue reading
How Primeur is tailoring its merchandising tools to help drive profitability for retailers
Primeur’s Eco Garden merchandising displays have been proven to help retailers maximise sales in-store, however now the company is enhancing this even further by working with retailers to tailor their display content to ensure that the tills keep ringing throughout the season. Here Primeur’s Sales Director, Jenny Douthwaite explains more. Continue reading
How Primeur’s Tierra Verde planters are driving profitability
Virtually indestructible, sustainable, self-watering and trend-led design – it’s not hard to see why Primeur’s multi-award-winning Tierra Verde planters are proving so popular with garden retailers up and down the country. With the peak selling season incoming quickly, Primeur is reminding retailers of the key benefits of this ever-popular product offering. Continue reading
Help eco-savvy consumers refresh their gardens with stylish recycled rubber decking and planters
The demand for eco-friendly, sustainable products has never been greater, as consumers carry a heightened awareness of their impact on the planet and are determined to make better choices. But, that doesn’t mean they are willing to compromise on style or creating the perfect aesthetic for their outside space. On the contrary; the pressure is now on for retailers to provide customers with outdoor products that capitalise on key décor trends, whilst reducing users’ carbon footprints and easing their conscience. Fortunately, Primeur boasts such a range – from easy-install decking solutions, to chic indoor and outdoor planters, all made from recycled rubber and currently flying off the shelves – meaning stockists can help boost their bottom line, whilst helping their customers do more for the environment. Continue reading
Primeur celebrates phenomenal sales success, as retailers jump at eco products and flexible solutions
The Yorkshire-based garden products supplier has reported fantastic uptake of its innovative Eco Garden collection – which includes stylish planters, easy-install decking, and decorative stepping-stones and borders made from recycled rubber – as retailers maximise great sales opportunities and the chance to build an offer that suits their demographic and recognised sales patterns. Continue reading
Everything you need to know about PAW @ Glee 2021
As a leading showcase of pet product suppliers, trendsetters and emerging brands, PAW at Glee 2021 is set to be a thriving platform for any retailers wanting to optimise the ‘pet pound’. Continue reading
Glee 2021 Sustainability Report: How the market leading exhibition for garden and outdoor products is placing sustainability at its heart
In a world where environmental concerns are running high on national and international agendas, sustainability has become one of the most important trends in retail, with consumer demand for sustainable and eco-friendly products growing like never-before and brands with green credentials rising to the top of their wish lists. Manufacturers and distributors are responding to this vital trend by developing goods which meet the requirements of environmentally conscious consumers. Continue reading
Glee 2021 content programme details unveiled
Glee 2021, taking place this year from September 14th-16th at the NEC, Birmingham, will once again host an invaluable seminar programme from The Stage theatre located in Hall 6. Content will include an inspirational mix of future trend forecasts, research into consumer buying behaviour and crucial business advice, along with a series of prestigious industry awards. Continue reading
Glee 2021: COVID-19 measures FAQ
As the Glee team gets ready to welcome you back to the leading garden retail exhibition (14th – 16th September, NEC Birmingham), they answer some of your burning questions regarding the COVID-19 measures that have been put in place to ensure the event can take place safely and securely; measures that the team are confident will offer peace of mind for all those that attend. Continue reading
Download Glee Connect to maximise your time at Glee 2021
Successfully launched ahead of the 2019 event, Glee Connect – the exhibition’s AI-powered event ‘matchmaking’ platform for smartphones and desktops – is back and ready for download to help retailers maximise their time at the first in-person garden retail exhibition in over 18 months. Continue reading
Top reasons why plant buyers should visit the Glee Green Heart in 2021
Optimise profit potential of seasonal plants now – with seasonal plants being more topical than ever, the Green Heart represents an opportunity to buy high impact lines for immediate delivery and sale.