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Retail market analysts GfK have reported slug killer, lawn seed sales up while powered gardening sales were down. Source: Garden1

Bonningtons will be launching its new identity during Glee 2016 and demonstrating three core values – Integrity, Quality and Trust. Source: Garden1

Shoppers are set to take home around six billion fewer single-use plastic bags this year following the introduction of the 5p charge, early data published today indicates. Source: Garden1

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have visited Fakenham Garden Centre in Norfolk. Source: Garden1

Love the Plot You’ve Got roadshow will be providing inspiration on getting the best out of your outdoor space for a second yearat CarFest North which takes place at Bolesworth Castle in Cheshire on 29 – 31 July. Source: Garden1

Mappleborough Green Garden near Redditch, Worcestershire, has seen big growth since re-opening with its first restaurant six weeks ago. Source: Garden1

Mappleborough Green Garden near Redditch, Worcestershire, has seen big growth since re-opening with its first restaurant six weeks ago. Source: Garden1

Retail Support Pro, a provider of store compliance solutions for the retail sector, has announced that garden centre chain Squire’s is rolling out its Store 360 mobile solution to all of its UK centres. Source: Garden1

Longacres Garden Centre has announced its acquisition of Bybrook Barn Garden Centre in Ashford, Kent. Source: Garden1

St Albans, Hertfordshire, garden centre Aylett Nurseries has bought a piece of land adjacent to the centre. Source: Garden1

The highest accolade that can be awarded at Sandringham Flower Show was won on 27 July by the Notcutts and Adnams ‘Happy and Glorious’ Show Garden. Source: Garden1

The equivalent number of full time jobs fell by 2.4 per cent compared with the same quarter a year ago, as food retailers reported a decline in employment while non-food saw a rise. Source: Garden1

Volunteers and Norfolk Hospice staff battled searing sun over the weekend to landscape the hospice grounds with pre-loved plants from the Chelsea Flower Show. Source: Garden1

Van Hage’s at Great Amwell in Great Amwell, Hertfordshire has a new concession, a wildlife park. Source: Garden1

Retail sales fell at the fastest pace in over four years in July, according to the CBI’s latest monthly Distributive Trades Survey. Source: Garden1

Bents Garden & Home has been awarded best show feature at this year’s RHS Tatton Flower Show and named best destination garden centre in the North West 2016 by the Garden Centre Association. Source: Garden1

With cost pressures mounting for ornamentals plant producers and garden retailers, we would like to find out whether you are thinking of raising prices for the next season. Source: Garden1

July has seen a mini heatwave as the temperature hit 30+C, leading to improved sales of outdoor living products. Source: Garden1

Ornamentals suppliers and growers are invited to submit their entries to the 2016 Four Oaks Trade Show Awards – and take advantage of the competitive edge winning an award can provide. Source: Garden1

Notcutts and Adnams have teamed up at Sandringham Flower Show 2016 with a pub-garden themed show garden inspired by the celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen’s 90th birthday. Source: Garden1