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Homebase, Carphone Warehouse and Sports Direct have some of the worst online customer service of all retailers in the UK, according to new research from consumer group Which? Source: Garden1

Homebase, Carphone Warehouse and Sports Direct have some of the worst online customer service of all retailers in the UK, according to new research from consumer group Which? Source: Garden1

B&Q has opened a new high street store in Wood Green, north London. Source: Garden1

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More than half of gardeners (57%) admit to not knowing what is in their shop-bought potting compost, a survey by the RHS has found. Source: Garden1

Glee (Birmingham NEC 14-16 September) will see a host of new products launched to garden retailers. Source: Garden1

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Millbrook Garden Cehtre recently unveiled its new Food Hall and Butchers at Millbrook Gravesend, Kent. Source: Garden1

The Garden Centre Association (GCA) has introduced a new module on identifying hazardous plants through its Garden Retail Online Workshops (GROW) learning platform. Source: Garden1

The retail space and plant centre in Coggeshall, Essex will stock products from local suppliers, craftspeople, and artists, with plants and trees supplied by A&J Plants. Source: Garden1

Dobbies is planning a 74th garden centre in a former clothes shop in Richmond, London. Source: Garden1

With Morrisons about to be bought, a new owner could sell assets, including its ornamental nursery. Source: Garden1

Defra minister Victoria Prentis, OHRG chair and RHS DG Sue Biggs and TV gardener Alan Titchmarsh are set to launch a landmark report. Source: Garden1

In its latest lobbying initiative on behalf of DIY, housewares, small domestic electricals, gift and garden suppliers, The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) is spearheading a campaign to secure intervention from the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) reference the international shipping market which has raised prices by an “unsustainable” 700% in the last year. Source: Garden1

Darlac have donated tools worth over £1,300 to the Chelsea Pensioners for their summer gardening programme, which encourages veterans at The Royal Hospital Chelsea to garden during the summer. Source: Garden1

Garden Centre Association (GCA) members will find out who has come out on top in its annual inspections this year at regional award meetings taking place from late August (2021). Source: Garden1

Glasgow grower Craigmarloch will be at Glee (14-16 September Birmingham NEC) to promote its range of plants, including Scottish heathers. Source: Garden1

Fargro’s Glee stand will showcase hundreds of new baskets, decorative pots, planters and containers along with a range of novelty garden decorations. Source: Garden1