As the Glee exhibition gets set to celebrate half a century at the heart of the garden retail sector, the organising team is looking for your input. In the past 50 years, Glee has seen thousands of exhibitors pass through its doors, with hundreds of thousands of new products launched since the show’s humble beginnings […]
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The Greenfingers Charity was saddened to hear about the recent passing of John Adkins, the charity’s first Garden Project Manager. John played an integral part in the development of the charity, coming onboard in its infancy, alongside Richard Jackson and John Little, and making his mark immediately. John’s legacy includes the first Greenfingers garden at
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Calling all golfers, the annual GIMA Charity Golf Day is set to return to Belton Woods Hotel & Golf Course in Grantham on Thursday June 6th 2024. Open to all golfers, this annual event is the perfect opportunity to bring together colleagues and customers for a day of team building and fundraising in aid of the
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Durstons are set to storm the market with their brand-new consistent and reliable peat-free range, enriched by sustainable game-changing material Gro Fibre. The result of extensive R&D, operational improvements and new technologies, this remarkable collection is designed to provide retail customers with choice and the opportunity to stock a market-leading comprehensive range of peat-free growing
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The exhibitor list for the 2024 edition of Glee – the leading trade exhibition for the garden retail sector (10th – 12th September, NEC Birmingham) – is rapidly expanding with the confirmation that Andersons and Mulch will be debuting its latest garden glove and sundries offering at this year’s event. Part of the Centurion family
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Leading British peat-free growing media manufacturer, RocketGro, was presented with an award for Supplier Innovation at the Klondyke Plant Show this month and has been praised for developing “genuine innovation in our industry.” RocketGro is celebrating its win at the annual Plant Show organised by independent garden centre chain, Klondyke. More than 30 suppliers exhibited
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Garden retailers will not want to miss out on the exclusive spring deals from AMES Tools, which offer up to 33% off RRP. These exclusive deals – launched ahead of the spring rush – are designed to help retailers take advantage of the potential of this exciting new tool brand without having to commit to
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Celebrating excellence in gardening innovation The GIMA Awards is a must in the garden industry events calendar, renowned for recognising excellence in new product development, marketing initiatives, and export achievements over the past 12 months. The results will be announced at the Gala Dinner taking place on 7th November at the five-star Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, South Wales. The
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Navigating the current challenges in garden retail Retail and economic challenges, sustainability, and adaptation to changing market dynamics were just some of the key topics that were explored at the annual GIMA Day Conference, which took place at Horticulture House, Chilton on 14th March. The event saw the day split into key themes that brought together
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As the spring season unfolds, garden centres will want to ensure they have the right stock to entice customers back time and time again. Apta – one of the sector’s leading pot and planter brands – has created five special spring promotions, including up to 39% off RRPs to ensure that garden retailers across the
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