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Morden Hall Garden Centre appoints new manager
Matt Upton is new manager at the National Trust’s garden centre in south west London. Source: Garden1
Five shortlisted for RHS retail, shows and garden role
The RHS is set to interview five people on 6 November for a director role replacing David Morley. Source: Garden1
Ball Colegrave launches 2016 plant and trends catalogues
Since the release of our 2016 Plant Catalogue, Ball Colegrave has extended its product offering with over 100 new introductions, featured in the 2016 Spring Additions brochure. Source: Garden1
Retail suppliers hear how to combat 'piggy-backers'
The Garden Industry Manufacturers Business meeting at Wyevale Garden Centres’ Melbicks in the Midlands has heard from AMA Research, Stax and Bonnington Plastics, among others. Source: Garden1
Gardman gives POS advice
As the wild bird care season begins, Gardman has offered help on garden centre displays. Source: Garden1
Tong Garden Centre steps up catering improvements
Improvements to the catering areas at Tong Garden Centre have created 35 jobs. Source: Garden1
Decco link with Greenfingers
Wholesale distributor Decco have come on board as the logistics partner for Greenfingers” Turn Old into Gold scheme, which encourages garden centres, nurseries and suppliers to donate old and unwanted stock to the charity for resale at auction. Source: Garden1
Hayes garden centre tops online growth
A survey has shown variations in growth in online garden sellers. Source: Garden1
Fallen Fruits launch Christmas range
Garden giftware company, Fallen Fruits, whose themed, designer products are inspired by nature, has unveiled its enhanced stag and acorn themed collection within its ever-popular ‘Best for Boots’ range, to help retailers make the most of Christmas sales. Source: Garden1
Fallen Fruits launches Christmas range
Garden giftware company, Fallen Fruits, whose themed, designer products are inspired by nature, has unveiled its enhanced stag and acorn themed collection within its ‘Best for Boots’ range. Source: Garden1
Greenfingers calls for more carrier bag tax from garden centres
Following the introduction of new government legislation in October, which sees large retailers needing to charge a minimum of 5p for single-use plastic bags, Greenfingers is calling on retailers who qualify for the tax to donate their profits to the charity. Source: Garden1
Crocus sees its turnover grow by £2m
Crocus has enjoyed 15 per cent growth in the year to 31 October, says co-founder Peter Clay. Source: Garden1
Sidmouth Garden Centre manager James Trevett leaves
Sidmouth Garden Centre manager James Trevett has left following Wyevale Garden centre’s takeover. Source: Garden1
Mr Fothergill's appointed Royal Hospital Chelsea patron
Mr Fothergill’s relationship with the Royal Hospital Chelsea has resulted in the Suffolk seedsman being appointed its first corporate patron in recognition of its fundraising activity for the London home for military veterans. Source: Garden1