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Retail systems experts RMS have been awarded an EPOS hardware contract from Blue Diamond garden centres to support them in scaling and modernising their operation. Source: Garden1

The National Drought Group has reviewed the action being taken to reduce risk of drought in 2019. Source: Garden1

Environment Secretary Michael Gove appeared on BBC2’s Gardeners’ World on Friday (21 September) as part of a piece on plastic plant pots and how easy they are to recycle. Source: Garden1

After a pause of more than three weeks, staff are to be told at Wyevale Garden Centres this week about a new owner. Source: Garden1

Vitax says specialist fertilisers and chemicals such as Olive Tree Feed, Tree & Shrub Planting Feed and Japanese Maple Organic Acer Feed along with Tree Fern and Palm Feed generated the most interest at Glee. Source: Garden1

The Stars for Europe poinsettia trade and consumer campaign for 2018 will target the millennial, houseplant-buying consumer after the industry rallied round to find cuttings in response to Bemisia tabaci hitting the biggest producer, which in turn has led to questions about what the UK will import post-Brexit. Source: Garden1

The Stars for Europe poinsettia trade and consumer campaign for 2018 is set to target the millennial, houseplant-buying consumer. Source: Garden1

Squire’s Garden Centre in Frensham, Surrey is holding a “Fizz & Canapés” welcome evening for customers old and new on 1November from 6pm-8pm with tickets costing £5 each. Source: Garden1

UK online retail sales held steady this August, as shopper spending achieved +12.8% growth year-on-year (YoY) according to the latest IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index, in line with the three and twelve month rolling averages of +12.8% and +12.9%, but below the three-month average of +15.3%. Source: Garden1

UK online retail sales held steady this August, as shopper spending achieved +12.8% growth year-on-year (YoY) according to the latest IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index, in line with the three and twelve month rolling averages of +12.8% and +12.9%, but below the three-month average of +15.3%. Source: Garden1

Wyevale will increase Christmas grotto numbers from 12 to 100 this December in an effort to increase footfall. Source: Garden1

Wyevale is stopping importing herbs from Albenga and elsewhere on the continent to switch from this autumn to UK supply as xylella concerns kick in. Source: Garden1

For the six months ending 31 July 2018, B&Q owner Kingfisher saw turnover rise 1.2% to £6.08bn but profits down 30% to £281m. Source: Garden1

The up-for-sale Wyevale Garden Centres group is believed to have lost its first senior buyer. Source: Garden1

The up-for-sale Wyevale Garden Centres group has lost its first senior buyer. Source: Garden1

Dozens of interested parties are anxiously awaiting whether they have succeeded in buying Wyevales, with 127 stores still on the market a week and a half after bidding closed. Source: Garden1

Studley Green Garden Centre in High Wycombe is now under the management of Capital Gardens which runs three garden centres in the London area. Source: Garden1

A Dobbies garden centres site in Dundee could have a new lease of life. Source: Garden1

The Stock Pot Cafe, based at Ryton Organic Gardens near Coventry is closing, prompting regulars to express concern about the future of the gardens. Source: Garden1

The garden centre and shopping villlage in Kent lost more than 10% of turnover in the year to 31 December 2017, according to new Companies House figures. Source: Garden1