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Peat ban: Defra reiterates it will make exemptions for growers
SNP MP Martyn Day asked Defra about peat policy. Source: Garden1
Dobbies Garden Centres accounts details higher sales and lower losses
In the year to 27 February 2022, Dobbies increased turnover and cut losses compared to the previous year. Source: Garden1
Pantone colour of the year top plants highlighted
Pantone’s annual colour of the year has been named. Source: Garden1
Administrators conclude sale of Joules to Next and Tom Joule
Interpath, administrators for fashion retailer Joules, will close 19 stores with the loss of 133 jobs as they announced a rescue deal for the company. Source: Garden1
British Garden Centres’ Christmas in numbers
British Garden Centres 62 stores have an array of Christmas plants, food and product being sold. Source: Garden1
Dobbies increases turnover by 36%
Dobbies Garden Centres accounts are for the 52 weeks to 27 February 2022 show turnover up by 36%. Source: Garden1
B&Q launch Christmas lights that cost 50p to run for the whole of December
Searches for Christmas lights on the B&Q site have increased by 95% in the last week and the retailer has now launched a range of Christmas LED multifunction lights that cost only 50p to run throughout December Source: Garden1
Garden centre group turnover increases 43%
Newbank, which has five garden centres in north west England, has seen turnover rise in the last financial year. Source: Garden1
November spending sees late uplift
Data from Barclaycard Payments, which processes nearly £1 in every £3 spent on credit and debit cards in the UK, shows the match between Wales vs England on 29 November lifted spending at pubs, bars & clubs in the UK by 20.5% on Tuesday as football fans watched the game. Source: Garden1
Fruit grower increases turnover by £5m + 20 more company results
Kent-based soft and top fruit producer and packer Rumwood Green Farm increased turnover from £56.8m to £61.6m in the year to 31 March 2022. Source: Garden1
Dobbies holds plant supplier meeting in Netherlands
Indoor and outdoor plant supplier Floreac hosted the meeting for Dutch plant suppliers to the UK garden centre group. Source: Garden1
Cherry Lane Retail Centres report increased turnover
In the year to 28 February 2022, Cherry Lane saw turnover increase by £19m. Source: Garden1
MPs to question BBC over local radio cuts with gardening in firing line
BBC executives are to face questions from MPs on the proposed cuts to local radio provision. Source: Garden1
Christmas bargains begin early in some garden retailers
Hillier has announced a 25% discount on all its Christmas decorations, lights, and artificial trees across its 22 garden centres and online shop as Christmas tree and decor deals begin early this year. Source: Garden1
Plan now to avoid drought next summer, National Drought Group told
Water companies must start planning now to avoid potentially significant water supply and environmental impacts next summer, National Drought Group members were told on 28 November. Source: Garden1
Peter Burks appointed GCA chief executive
The Garden Centre Association (GCA) has appointed its new chief executive officer. Source: Garden1
Christmas tree unveiled at No.10 as sales begin nationwide with VIDEO
A 19-foot-tall Nordmann Fir has been lit up by the Prime Minister, signalling the start of Christmas. Source: Garden1
Garden centre Christmas tree sales fundraise for Malawi plantings
Even with stretched budgets households around the country will be pulling out all the stops to enjoy a traditional Christmas this year complete with a cut Christmas tree. It is estimated some eight million real trees – including Nordmann fir, Norway spruce and Scots pine – are sold through November and early December as we prepare for the big day. Source: Garden1
Urban indoor plant shop to close
A London houseplant shop and bar is to close in February. Source: Garden1
