As dog owners flock to the Leon Boots Co. stand at Crufts, enticed by the lightest wellington boot ever, garden centre owners must be asking themselves whether they can afford to miss out on stocking this exciting new range within their own pet and gift offering Continue reading
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Selling more garden furniture with Augmented Reality
In the coming months, many consumers will go online to buy new garden furniture sets. In 2020 alone, 34% purchased or looked at garden furniture online, and these numbers are expected to increase in 2022. But purchasing new garden furniture online can be tricky as the size of a product is often hard to estimate with just pictures alone. Continue reading
Get ready for the GIMA Golf Day June 9th at Belton Woods Hotel & Golf Course
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
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
Just one place left to show your support for Greenfingers at the 2022 London Landmarks Half Marathon
With the London Landmarks Half Marathon fast approaching (April 3rd), don’t be surprised to see several members of the garden retail sector getting their practice in, as 11 people have already signed up to fundraising for the Greenfingers charity at this most unusual road race. But don’t worry if you think you’ve missed out as there is still one place to be filled! Continue reading
The Garden Re-Leaf Day Sponsored Walk & Cycle Challenge returns in 2022!
The much-loved Garden Re-Leaf Day Sponsored Walk and Cycle Challenge is making its return this March 18th. Continue reading
Get ready for Garden Re-Leaf Day 2022!
The Greenfingers charity, organiser of Garden Re-Leaf Day, is calling on every garden centre and industry supplier in the UK to take part in the annual FUNdraising event on Friday 18th March 2022, to help raise vital funds for the charity whilst also kickstarting the garden retailing season. 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
Leon Boots Co is increasing the gifting potential of wellington boots to drive year-round sales
Whether its Easter, Mother’s Day, or just as a gift for friends and family, gifting is big business within garden retail. And now with the new name in wellington boots – Leon Boots Co. – switching up this category with the most lightweight wellingtons ever, the potential for year-round sales for this popular footwear category is higher than ever. 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