GIMA supplier Deco-Pak jumped to the top of the pecking order in the Pet Care, Aquatics and Wild Bird Care category, with a win at the 2018 GIMA Awards gala dinner in South Wales. Deco-Pak’s Quintessentially British Collection of decorative birdhouses and birdfeeders impressed the judges who described it as “whimsical and charming – a fantastic take on the traditional bird house.” Continue reading
Tag: Gardening
GIMA Award triumph as Woodlodge is named Supplier of the Year
There were celebrations across the garden industry as Woodlodge won the Supplier of the Year category at the annual GIMA Awards which took place at Celtic Manor in Newport on 12th July. Continue reading
An illuminating year for i-Glo following Glee 2017
A year on for the big winners of the Glee New Product Showcase 2017
A champion of exciting and groundbreaking garden products, the Glee New Product Showcase has earnt an unrivalled industry wide reputation for unearthing the latest in innovation and the future businesses of tomorrow. Selected from hundreds of entries showcased at the annual show, the winning products are chosen by an expert panel of judges, representing independent and multiple retailers and international suppliers. Here we catch up with i-Glo who won an impressive three awards in the highly competitive categories, to see how things have developed for them as a business since Glee 2017. Continue reading
Glitz, Glamour and Golf at the 2018 GIMA Awards
Team HWPR was fortunate enough to attend the glittering GIMA Awards this week, where the tuxes, gowns, champagne and garden industry were out in full force. The glamorous event was held at Celtic Manor Resort, Newport and hosted by TV actor Stephen Mangan. (Dan, Dan, Dan, Daaaaaaaaaan! – if you’re an Alan Partridge fan as we all are!) Continue reading
Drum roll please! The winners of the GIMA Awards 2018 are……
Earlier tonight the winners of the GIMA awards 2018 were announced at another sell-out event (Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, South Wales). The pinnacle of the garden retail industry’s calendar, the event brought together manufacturers, retailers, members of the press and industry figures, to celebrate the 17 highly-deserving winners. Continue reading
Glee Green Heart update
The horticultural hub of Glee, the Green Heart, is making its return later this year and is set to feature the widest selection of growers and plant specialists to this thriving section of the show. Working in partnership with Woodlodge – the Green Heart’s official merchandising bench supplier – this year Green Heart will be made up of 114 benches, making 2018 the biggest ever Green Heart at Glee. Continue reading
Greenfingers Charity Ambassadors reflect on a successful year and 2019 Garden Re-Leaf date
A team of Greenfingers ambassadors met at the HTA National Plant Show last month to reflect on what has been one of the most successful fundraising years in the charity’s history. Continue reading
Glee workshop – How to be a successful exhibitor and identify the buying signs
Standing out from the crowd, know your products and customer engagement were the key themes at the Glee Exhibitor Workshop, which took place on 4th July at Poplars Garden Centre in Toddington. Continue reading
Glee introduces new Discovery Tour
A journey of discovery is coming to Glee this September as the key industry event introduces new guided tours to ensure retailers make the most out of the revitalised show. Continue reading
From an enthusiast to a market leader: 30 years of Lumag
The automotive industry is one of the sectors shaping Polish economy. Companies based on domestic capital excel at manufacturing buses, semitrailers and automotive components, often becoming leading players in their market segments. A case in point is Lumag from the town of Budzyń in the Wielkopolska region – a company manufacturing friction materials – which celebrates the 30th anniversary of its operation this year. During these three decades, from a company started by an enthusiast entrepreneur, it grew into one of the leaders of the Polish brake pad industry and today it exports over 80% of its production to over 40 countries around the world. Among other factors, the dynamic growth of the company was possible owing to investment exceeding two hundred and fifty million PLN. Continue reading
