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
Durston Garden Products’ latest investment offers improved production levels & product quality
Following a period of continued growth, Durston Garden Products has taken steps to ensure the ongoing longevity of its growing media offering with two significant investments in machinery. 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
Durston Garden Products remember Jim Kelly
Durston Garden Products is extremely saddened to announce the passing away of its much-loved sales agent, James (Jim) Kelly, who died in late 2021, aged 84 years. 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
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
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
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
It’s a sell out for the 40th annual GIMA Awards
The hotly anticipated GIMA Awards (11th November, Celtic Manor Resort) are set to be a huge celebratory event, especially as it is now officially sold out! Manufacturers and suppliers from across the garden retail sector have been quick to snap up their place at the 40th-anniversary event, with many of them hoping to walk away with one of the coveted awards. 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
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
Swing’ by the Deco-Pak stand for a ‘crazy’ look at its 2022 offering
If retailers swing by the Deco-Pak stand (6H50-J51) at Glee 2021 they are guaranteed a crazy time as this year the team are doing things a little differently! Continue reading
Why buyers won’t want to miss The Real Soil Company at Glee 2021
The Real Soil Company and its hero product – SuperSoil – has been brought to market to enable garden retailers to fill the void felt at the upper end of the growing media product sector. Organic, peat-free and featuring only the best plant-derived matter, buyers visiting the forthcoming Glee exhibition (14th – 16th September, NEC Birmingham) will want to ensure the company is on their list of brands not to miss. Continue reading
GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund
As activity ramps up ahead of Glee 2021, GIMA is encouraging new business and innovators to consider entering the 2021 GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund, with this year’s winner being unveiled at Glee, the leading annual exhibition for the garden and outdoor leisure industries (14th – 16th September, NEC Birmingham). Continue reading