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Industry reacts to election call
NFU calls for political parties to back farming in the run up to the snap general election on June 8, as Prime Minister Theresa May, seeks to create unity at Westminster during Brexit negotiations. Source: Garden1
Horticulture industry reacts to election call
NFU calls for political parties to back farming in the run up to the snap general election on June 8, as Prime Minister Theresa May, seeks to create unity at Westminster during Brexit negotiations. Source: Garden1
Lifestyle retailer Avoca opens at former Plantagen garden centre in Ireland
The Avoca chain of retail outlets and cafes has opened its 12th store in Dunboyne, Co Meath, Ireland. Source: Garden1
New National Land Based College is "golden opportunity for industry" says CEO Leigh Morris
The National Land Based College (NLBC) has launched a new website to better link its 30 land-based education provider members to industry and its audience of students and potential students. Source: Garden1
Easter sales double 2016 as fine weather leads to plants boom
Garden centre sales of plants have led the way as a bright Easter weekend brought out gardeners. Source: Garden1
Easter sales reach double those of 2016 as fine weather leads to plants boom
Garden centre sales of plants have led the way as a bright Easter weekend brought out gardeners. Source: Garden1
Scotts Miracle Gro tipped for sales success
Analysts expect Scotts Miracle-Gro Co (NYSE:SMG) to post sales of $1.3 billion for the current fiscal quarter. Source: Garden1
Planters Bretby garden centre plans increased non-gardening space
Planters at Bretby near Burton on Trent has applied to South Derbyshire District Council for permission to provide an extension to provide a main entrance, additional sales area and store. Source: Garden1
Garden centres see better results in latest returns
Three well-known garden centres have improved profits according to latest Companies House returns. Source: Garden1
Garden centres see improved results in latest returns
Three well-known garden centres have improved profits according to latest Companies House returns. Source: Garden1
Real estate investment manager buys garden centre and garden centre site
Newcore Capital Management has launched a £50m fund and made its first acquisitions for the new vehicle, which include a garden centre and a potential garden centre site. Source: Garden1
Pressure groups hit out at retail peat sales with "poorly labelled" claim but industry says "the choice is there"
Friends of the Earth, Plantlife, RSPB and Wildlife Trusts have launched a campaign to end peat sales in garden centres. Source: Garden1
Pressure groups claim retail peat sales "poorly labelled" but industry says "the choice is there"
Friends of the Earth, Plantlife, RSPB and Wildlife Trusts have said one third of 238 volunteers found peat-free growing media was not clearly labelled at garden centres. Source: Garden1
Second Bunnings opens with brand-led offer
The UK’s second Bunnings Warehouse opened April 12, replacing the former Homebase on Hatfield Road, St Albans. Source: Garden1
Second Bunnings opens in St Albans with brand-led offer
The UK’s second Bunnings Warehouse opened April 12, replacing the former Homebase on Hatfield Road, St Albans. Source: Garden1
Strong spring bedding sales fuelling supply fears
Potential for a colour gap or frost damage on early introductions of summer bedding. Source: Garden1
Wholesale nurseries moving into retail sales
New approaches adopted as wholesalers Hortus Loci and King’s Nurseries expand Source: Garden1
Garden centres: focus on your customer service or risk losing out
Company offers advice while promoting customer service at start of peak season. Source: Garden1
Small urban garden centres proving size isn't everything
Boom in indoor plants helps improve centres’ results. Source: Garden1
Wholesalers aiming to grow sundries market
Decco and Stax both identify opportunity for growth in market. Source: Garden1
