As Glee (10th – 12th September, NEC Birmingham) marked its monumental 50th anniversary this week, its 50-year heroes have been revealed. Voted for by Glee’s retailer and supplier audience, in partnership with Garden Trade News, these ‘heroes’ represent the most iconic figures, products, and innovations that have shaped the sector over the past five decades. […]
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Potr, the creators of the world’s first flat-packed, self-watering planters, has been announced as the winners of this year’s prestigious GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund, with Andrew Flynn, founder and designer at Potr, receiving the accolade earlier this morning during the opening day of Glee 2024. Potr’s revolutionary planters, not only champions sustainability through the
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Deco-Pak, a leading supplier of decorative landscaping to the garden centre industry, is excited to announce a major milestone, as it celebrates its 20th anniversary. As part of a renewed strategic direction, the company has undergone a management buyout by David and Craig Hall, marking a significant evolution in its growth and commitment to the
In a heart-warming show of courage and generosity, four fearless individuals took to the skies this Tuesday to raise funds for Greenfingers Charity by completing a daring wingwalk. The challenge saw Russell Thompson of the AMES Companies, Becky Rose of JBM Sales Ltd, George Summerscales of Klondyke Garden Centres, and Kimberley Hornby George of Hornby
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GIMA is excited to announce that Tony Kersey will be joining the organisation as its new Membership Ambassador, beginning in September. Tony is a familiar and respected name in the gardening industry, having recently retired after a distinguished 38-year career as the gardening, landscaping, and DIY buyer at Homebase. Tony’s retirement from Homebase marks the
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Comedian, presenter and Sunday Times bestselling author, Tom Allen, has been confirmed as the host of the 2024 GIMA Awards. Taking to the stage on 7th November at the five-star Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, South Wales, Tom Allen is expected to be a huge draw for those attending the awards ceremony, which each year celebrates
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Water features are not a new category within garden retail but with Easy Fountain – part of the AMES Companies family of brands – there is a new chapter on the horizon thanks to its 2025 range updates. Introducing Easy Fountain Solar Day and Solar Day & Night. Easy Fountain: Solar Day Solar Day is
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The AMES Companies is set to make a splash at Glee 2024, the UK’s leading garden and outdoor living trade show, as it has been confirmed that the industry’s premier ‘supplier of choice’ is poised to launch over 700 new products. From cutting-edge gardening tools to innovative water features and stylish garden pots, the AMES
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The pioneer of modern no-dig gardening, Charles Dowding, has become the affiliated partner of new worm cast growing medium company Urban Wyrm and will appear alongside them at Glee Birmingham on 10th September. Urban Wyrm, founded by Ashley Day and Chris Holgreaves in partnership with Growmoor, is the only worm cast business of its kind.
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A visit to the AMES Companies stand at Glee this September (10th – 12th September, NEC Birmingham) will bear witness to the first major steps being taken by the popular aggregate and garden landscaping brand, Kelkay, on its journey of creating new and innovative solutions that delight garden retailers. Recycled stepping stones Grabbing the headlines
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