Calling all golfers – the annual GIMA Golf Day is confirmed to return to Belton Woods Hotel & Golf Course in Grantham on Thursday June 9th 2022. Continue reading
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More details revealed ahead of GIMA Day Conference: Extended Producer Responsibility Regulations
Ahead of its first Day Conference of 2022, GIMA has revealed more details about what attendees can expect to learn during the one-day event focused on Extended Producer Responsibility Regulations (EPR). Continue reading
Glee 2022 – where growth happens Plus exciting developments in Glee Outdoor Entertaining
Echoing the incredible growth that is shaping the garden retail sector, Glee 2022 – taking part in late June (28th – 30th, NEC Birmingham) – is enjoying pre-pandemic levels of activity, helping the exhibition to fill 80% of its exhibition space with just five months to go until the doors open on this year’s edition of the leading garden retail event. Continue reading
GIMA Day Conference: Extended Producer Responsibility Regulations
The first of GIMA’s 2022 Day Conferences is scheduled to take place on February 17th, where attendees will be able to learn more about forthcoming changes to the Extended Producer Responsibility Regulations (EPR). Continue reading
Mark your diaries – Glee is back bigger & better than ever before! June 2022 floorplan 75% booked
Hot on the heels of a thriving 2021 event, the 2022 edition of Glee is now just six months away and is set to be the biggest edition of the UK’s leading garden retail exhibition for several years! Continue reading
It’s the most jumperful time of year Show your support for Boyd Douglas-Davies during his Christmas jumper challenge PLUS join the ‘Jumperful’ Challenge on Dec 20th!
We all love a Christmas jumper but perhaps none more than British Garden Centre’s very own Boyd Douglas-Davies. Boyd is currently undertaking the challenge of wearing 25 Christmas jumpers over the course of 25 days to raise funds for the Greenfingers charity. Continue reading
Brand new Plantsmith range turns easy houseplant care into the ultimate gifting experience
The award-winning collection currently taking the industry by storm, Plantsmith has its sights set on transforming the indoor plant care category in 2022. Maximising its perfect combination of highly-effective horticultural products with chic, on-trend packaging, Plantsmith is offering retailers a dedicated houseplant care range that promises exciting year-round gift opportunities. Continue reading
DJ Turfcare’s trading partner Viano confirms an investment of €6million to support business growth
DJ Turfcare – exclusive suppliers of the organic-based lawn fertiliser portfolio including MO Bacter and Recovery – has confirmed details of the latest investments being made by its trading partner, Viano; investments that will enable DJ Turfcare to continue to deliver market leading solutions and outstanding customer service levels throughout 2022 and beyond. Continue reading
GIMA raise over £19,000 for the Greenfingers charity in 2021
Following the recently sold-out 40th GIMA Awards, where guests helped to raise over £3,900 for GIMA’s 2021 nominated charity – Greenfingers – with not one but two generous raffles, it has been confirmed that GIMA events have raised over £19,000 for the children’s hospice garden charity throughout the year. Continue reading
Join the London Landmark Half Marathon & support the Greenfingers Charity
Whether you are looking for a new challenge in 2022, fancy tackling a unique half marathon experience or simply want a new way to support the Greenfingers Charity then the London Landmark Half Marathon (April 3rd 2022) could be the solution you are looking for! Continue reading
The Real Soil Company appoints new Business Development Manager, James Romaine
Following the successful launch of The Real Soil Company and its benchmark-setting SuperSoil organic topsoil, the company has recently appointed James Romaine as the company’s first Business Development Manager. Continue reading
Garden Connect: 4 new OpSuite integrated webshops & apps live
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ust in time for the Christmas season, Garden Connect and Davidson Richards have launched four new projects. Continue reading
And the winners are…..the 40th GIMA Award winners have been announced!
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Earlier tonight the great and good of the garden retail industry came together to celebrate the 40th annual GIMA Awards at a glittering black-tie event, held at the prestigious Celtic Manor Resort. Celebrating the innovation, dedication and passion that goes into everything – from product development, to marketing campaigns and point of sale – the evening saw 17 award winners revealed and was accompanied by a much-needed night of merriment to mark the return of the awards after a two-year hiatus. Continue reading
Pre-Christmas orders see DJ Turfcare protects prices & delivery promises during first half of 2022
Recognising the challenges that the UK garden retail supply chain continues to face, DJ Turfcare – exclusive suppliers of an unrivalled portfolio of organic-based lawn fertilisers including the ever-popular MO Bacter – is offering its retail customers a unique promise based on orders made before Christmas 2021. Continue reading
Thank you to the 2021 GIMA Award sponsors
The sold-out 40th GIMA Awards (11th November, Celtic Manor Resort) are set to be glittering night of entertainment and celebration of the best the garden retail sector has to offer. As always, the event is only possible due to the incredible support of the industry it represents, including a host of sponsors made up of manufacturers, suppliers and media representatives. This year, more brands than ever have come forward to show their support for the event through a range of sponsorship opportunities. Continue reading