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Cole, Emslie and Triggs join GCA inspectorate
The Garden Centre Association has announced its three new inspectors who will begin visiting member garden centres this March 20-June 16. Source: Garden1
Berwick Garden Centre has taken over Plants Plus
Berwick and Dunbar Garden Centres, owned by Nick Crabbie, have added a third site to the group. Source: Garden1
Bord na Móna buys White Moss Horticulture
WMH is one of the largest green waste composting companies in the UK, manufacturing composts and other growing media, supplying large national retail outlets, landscapers, amenity companies and hobby gardeners with sustainable products. Source: Garden1
Wyevale launches website to public
Wyevale Garden Centres has launched its new e-commerce website to all customers, following a trial period for Garden Club members. Source: Garden1
Wyevale opens e-commerce website up to the public
Wyevale Garden Centres has launched its new e-commerce website to all customers, following a trial period for Garden Club members. Source: Garden1
Euromonitor reveals consumer trends
Analysts Euromonitor has found listed 10 consumer trends for 2017. Source: Garden1
Authenticity, wellness and faster shopping among key consumer trends identified by Euromonitor
Analyst Euromonitor has highlighted 10 consumer trends for 2017. Source: Garden1
Hortipak sales director Tracey Dunn-Me and My Job
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Architectural Plants opens cafe
Pulborough, Sussex-based Architectural Plants has expanded following its move to a new site. Source: Garden1
Markit household finance index worsens
After having eased in December, the financial strain on UK households intensified at the start of 2017. Source: Garden1
Industry responds to Prime Ministerial Brexit speech on tariff-free trade
The Prime Minister Theresa May has ruled out the UK’s continuing participation in the European Single Market or the EU Customs Union and instead has stated her intention to pursue a free trade agreement with the EU. Source: Garden1
Import tariffs and labour issues lead industry responses to Prime Minister's Brexit speech
Trade tariffs and access to labour have dominated reaction to Prime Minister Theresa May Brexit speech in which she ruled out the UK’s continuing participation in the European Single Market or the EU Customs Union – and instead stated her intention to pursue a free trade agreement with the EU. Source: Garden1
Party for Perennial is "must-attend event" for canny industry networkers
With just two days’ to go before this year’s Party for Perennial, business leaders have been sharing why they think it is a unique and valuable event for them and their businesses. Source: Garden1
Lily beetle potential control trialled
Grazers is to release its new G4 formula which trial results suggest a strong effect against damage to lily foliage and flowers from the feeding of red lily beetles. Source: Garden1
Squire's to open two garden centres after development
Squire’s Garden Centres officially open its new garden centre in Chertsey and newly extended garden centre in Hersham, both in Surrey, this March. Source: Garden1
Squire's set for formal launch of two Surrey garden centres in March
Squire’s Garden Centres will officially open its new garden centre in Chertsey and its newly extended garden centre in Hersham, both in Surrey, this March. Source: Garden1
Gloucestershire garden centre Christmas takings up 50%
Highfield Garden World in Gloucestershire has reported a 50% year on year increase in takings across their Christmas category in the last quarter of 2016. Source: Garden1
Category expansion sees Gloucestershire garden centre Christmas sales up 50%
Highfield Garden World in Gloucestershire has reported a 50% year on year increase in takings across their Christmas category in the last quarter of 2016. Source: Garden1
YouGarden buys nursery for relocation
YouGarden plans to move to Kingfisher Nursery from its Market Deeping, Lincolnshire base. Source: Garden1
YouGarden to move to Spalding nursery to support growth plans
YouGarden is planning a move to Kingfisher Nursery in Spalding from its Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, base. Source: Garden1