With three of the UK’s leading growing media brands in its stable – Growise, Happy Compost and Richmoor – The Greener Gardening Company is ideally positioned for growth as demand for quality compost continues to go through the roof. Continue reading
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GIMA 2021 New Product Digest now live
The annual showcase of innovation from GIMA members – the GIMA New Product Digest – is now available, providing retailers with a comprehensive guide to the latest product innovations, point of sale and marketing initiatives ahead of the 2021 spring/summer season. Continue reading
GIMA backs call for pragmatic approach to secure historic UK-EU agreement
Plus offers support with new UK Transition Hub on gima.org.uk
The Garden Industry Manufacturers Association (GIMA) has joined with 71 other trade associations and the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) to urge the government to reach an agreement regarding a Brexit deal to ensure that the UK remains a key player in international trade. Continue reading
Happy Compost – what’s new? The Greener Gardening Company unveils key sales drivers for 2021
When Happy Compost – a cutting-edge new brand of top performing peat-free growing media launched at Glee 2019, no-one could have predicted how demand for compost would skyrocket in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Continue reading
The Greener Gardening Company to support gardening charity Perennial
The Greener Gardening Company has pledged to help raise the profile of gardening charity Perennial – with sales of its leading range of Richmoor garden professional growing media set to generate vital funds. Continue reading
The Greener Gardening Company unveils its 2021 multibuy offering to help retailers drive volume sales
With the growing media category confirmed as one of this year’s star performers, The Greener Gardening Company has unveiled its new multibuy offering for 2021 – tailored to helping retailers leverage the potential of volume-driven promotions.
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The Greener Gardening Company works around the clock to meet exceptional demand for growing media
The Greener Gardening Company has experienced phenomenal growth as a result of unprecedented nationwide demand for compost – having successfully stepped-up production to satisfy demand from retailers who have been scrambling to secure stocks of quality growing media. Continue reading
GIMA announces virtual Buyer Connect session with British Garden Centres
On Tuesday 18th August, GIMA along with buyers from the UK’s second largest garden centre chain, British Garden Centres, will be hosting a special virtual Buyer Connect event. Continue reading
GIMA holds virtual AGM and elects Simon McArdle of Westland Horticulture as President
GIMA has announced the election of Simon McArdle of Westland Horticulture as GIMA President, following its rescheduled AGM held on Friday 10th July, 2020. Continue reading
GIMA is pleased to announce that they are hosting a virtual Meet the Buyer session with Homebase to be held on Thursday 25th June 2020. This speed networking event will allow potential suppliers to meet with key garden retailer buyers in timed 20-minute appointment sessions. Continue reading
GIMA confirms Consumer & Design Trends webinar series
Due to the Covid-19 lockdown, GIMA’s Consumer & Design Trends seminar was sadly cancelled, however delegates – including GIMA members, non-members and for the first time, retailers – are being offered a second chance to learn more about the trends that are expected to influence consumer shopping decisions regarding interior and exterior products with the launch of GIMA’s new webinar series. Continue reading
GIMA welcomes government-backed trade credit insurance guarantee
Earlier this week, the UK government confirmed that it will step in to prop up the trade credit insurance market, bringing welcome relief to GIMA members and other suppliers within the garden retail sector. Continue reading
GIMA urging retailers to keep cash flow active during lockdown
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
More names confirmed for GIMA Day Conference
The annual GIMA Day Conference is fast approaching (19th 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
GIMA Innovators’ Seed Corn Fund 2019 winners: Natural Grower – we find out how the award has helped shape their business
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