There is no doubt that the continuation of the Covid-19 lockdown is placing significant and never before seen pressures on the garden retail supply chain, however the Garden Industry Manufacturer’s Association (GIMA) is issuing a call to action to retailers to ensure that cash flow continues to reach suppliers. Continue reading →

The annual GIMA Day Conference is fast approaching (19^th March 2020), and with the latest names joining the agenda it is set to be a valuable day of learning and networking for both members and non-members. Continue reading →

Since 2014 the GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund has helped five brands break into the UK garden retail market. The 2019 winners were Natural Grower, who impressed the judges with the brand’s organic and veganic gardening credentials; credentials that fit perfectly with an increasingly demanding consumer conscience. Continue reading →

(26^th March, VOCO St John’s, Solihull)

 Following the incredible response to the 2019 trends event, GIMA has confirmed that it will once again be partnering with leading trends intelligence agency, Scarlet Opus, to present an exclusive look at the future with the next Consumer and Design Trend Seminar (26^th March 2020). Continue reading →

(19^th March, Ettington Chase, Warwickshire)

 GIMA’s forthcoming Day Conference – open to both members and non-members – will be a must-attend for any supplier wanting to hear from two of the UK’s leading garden centres. Continue reading →

GIMA’s Knowledge Exchange programme will kickstart 2020 with the return of the popular ‘Developing Selling Skills’ session.  Perfect for the entire sales team, this workshop will include fun, interactive content that will arm delegates with everything they need to carve out a successful future within sales.

25^th February, Horticulture House, Didcot, OX11 0RN Continue reading →

GIMA’s Knowledge Exchange Workshop autumn schedule is hotting up with the return of the Negotiation Skills and Sales Development Planning sessions. Continue reading →

6^th & 21^st November, Horticulture House, Didcot, OX11 0RN

 This autumn, GIMA’s Knowledge Exchange programme will be bolstered with two new one-day workshops, this time focusing on optimising key social media channels such as LinkedIn and Instagram to grow your business, as well as looking at ways to advance existing Microsoft PowerPoint skills. Places are filling up fast, so interested parties – both GIMA members and non-members – are invited to secure their place now to avoid disappointment. Continue reading →

As activity ramps up for Glee 2019, GIMA – the leading trade association for garden product manufacturers – is encouraging new businesses and innovators to enter this year’s annual GIMA Innovators’ Seed Corn Fund (GISCF); a special fund set up to encourage grass root business and product development. Continue reading →

With the 39th annual GIMA Awards less than a week away (July 4^th, Celtic Manor), final preparations are now underway for what is set to be another glittering night of celebrations and networking. Each year the awards are kindly supported by a number of industry brands and organisations, together helping the awards to be one of the most popular events in the garden retail calendar. This year, more brands than ever have come forward to show their support for the event through a range of sponsorship opportunities.  Continue reading →

Following a busy day of judging at Warwick Racecourse (20^th June), where around 170 entries were considered, the winners of the 39^th annual GIMA Awards have now been confirmed. However, the garden retail industry has to wait a few more weeks to find out who wins, when this year’s winners are revealed on July 4th at the five-star Celtic Manor Resort. Continue reading →