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Easter garden centres sales records set to be beaten UPDATED
Garden centres have had a strong run into Easter weekend as record demand and supply issues have dominated the trade. Source: Garden1
Smiemans builds two garden centres in Denmark
The Plantorama chain has opened two new garden centres which will bring them to a total of 13 locations. Source: Garden1
First RHS-endorsed children's clothing line hits Asda
In association with the RHS, the George brand has produced a collection of children’s clothing and accessories. Source: Garden1
HTA cancels National Plant Show 2021
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has announced that this year’s National Plant Show will be postponed until 2022. Source: Garden1
CED Stone opens at Hortus Loci
CED Stone Group have opened a display unit called The Cabin at Hortus Loci in Hook, Hampshire. Source: Garden1
10 ways to beat plant and garden product supply issues, and 10 reasons why it has happened
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Online tropical plant retailer launches first store for ‘millennial gardeners’
An online store selling houseplants has opened its first retail space. Source: Garden1
New jobs and £1m investment as Howden garden centre is acquired by local entrepreneurs
One of the UK’s oldest garden centres, California Gardens at Howden in East Yorkshire, has been sold for £1.5m to two local businessmen. Source: Garden1
Leading movers in 2021 to March
Highlights from Horticulture Week’s movers column for the first quarter of 2021, which included more than 200 industry personnel changes, promotions and appointments. Source: Garden1
B&Q new garden plants 'we will grow again' advert seen by millions
B&Q is attempting to gear up the nation for spring, against the background of the coronavirus pandemic, with a new campaign featuring a TV ad narrated by Game of Thrones actor Rory McCann. Source: Garden1
Garden industry steps up for Happy Monday and looks ahead to record Easter
The garden centre industry is ready for a bumper Easter not withstanding supply problems. Source: Garden1
Farm shops and food halls: why garden centres want them and how to set them up
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Online plant sales up 350% with bigger stock selling best
March sales are 350+% at online retailers, while garden centres reported 80+% gains by 23 March. Source: Garden1
James Barnes calls for Northern Ireland garden centres to reopen
HTA chairman James Barnes says garden centres are missing out as clocks go forward. Source: Garden1
Cherry Lane takes on 15th garden centre
Value garden centre group, Cherry Lane, has acquired Langford Nurseries & Garden Centre in Bedfordshire. Source: Garden1
GCA February garden centres figures show outdoor category increases
February garden centre sales were only 6.89% down overall despite having no catering sales. Source: Garden1
Homebase launches own-brand garden power tools
Homebase will be expanding its garden power range with the launch of Powerbase this spring. Source: Garden1
