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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DLF Seeds announces £3.5M investment in state-of-the-art processing facilities in the UK
DLF Seeds, the worlds-leading grass seed breeder is to invest £3.5M in new state-of-the-art mixing and distribution facilities at its main seed processing site at Inkberrow in Worcestershire. Continue reading
DJ Turfcare offers reassurance to retailers that gas shortages will not affect supply
As the C02 shortage continues to grab headlines and fears mount that everyday essentials will not be reaching our shelves as a result, the garden retail sector is also beginning to question the ongoing availability of key products which rely on this gas supply to complete the manufacturing process. One company that is offering reassurance is DJ Turfcare as its full range of organic-based lawn fertilisers are manufactured exclusively with renewable solar power. Continue reading
The Real Soil Company: the right product at the right time
The word on everyone’s lips at Glee 2021 was “sustainability”, which according to a visitor from BBC Gardener’s World was an essential part of “every conversation”. Continue reading
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
Vivid Arts’ Rabbit raises over £10,000 for Greenfingers
First launched at Glee 2018, the gorgeous rabbit figurine from leading garden décor manufacturer, Vivid Arts, has now raised over £10,000 for the Greenfingers charity. 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
Pot-mate™ scoops the 2021 GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund
Now in its seventh year, the GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund has helped to bring to market a series of brands, many of which are considered key players helping to drive growth and diversification of the garden retail sector. This year’s winner – Pot-mate™ – is set to be an exciting addition to the garden retail sector, helping to provide a solution to an age-old problem whilst offering retailers with a great volume-driven, add-on sales opportunity. Continue reading
OASE gets set for Aqua 2021
As the industry looks forward to the return of the aquatics and water gardening trade exhibition Aqua 2021, (13th – 14th October, Telford International Centre), one of the industry’s biggest brands, OASE, has unveiled some of the latest innovations that will be making its exhibition stand a must-attend for retailers wanting to optimise their offering for the season ahead. 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