Accounts for the year to February 2026 show that Dobbies remained loss-making, despite reporting “strong progress” since its restructuring.

Leading garden retailers have been named in the Government’s latest National Minimum Wage enforcement round, published on 3 September 2026.

Favourable National Planning Policy Framework changes may encourage garden centres to revisit shelved expansion and investment plans, says Pleydell Smirthyman.

Woodlodge has acquired Brannam Pottery, C.H. Brannam, Royal Barum Ware and Litchdon Potteries, together with the intellectual property and original design books.

Caulders Garden Centres has completed an investment of almost £1m in the refurbishment of its newest site, Caulders Merryhatton, near North Berwick in East Lothian.

Stax Trade Centres has acquired the Manor brand from Apollo Garden, with plans to build on its 40-year heritage and make it the company’s leading brand in the category.

Greenkey Garden & Home is launching over 40 new decorative outdoor living products for 2027, offering retailers a bold, high-impact collection designed to enhance garden spaces.

Eastern Connections good sellers in metal art range developed since 2019 have again helped our customers generate good profit margins in 2026. From large panels to bird feeder hangers.

Wyevale Nurseries’ 2027 catalogue introduces 19 British-grown plants and a new Climate Champions section highlighting resilient, biodiversity-friendly varieties.

Year-on-year sales growth of Henry Bell Wild Bird Care products has sparked an exciting range refresh and expansion roll-out at Botany Bay Nurseries & Garden Centre in Redditch, Worcestershire.

Confidential sale of a group of two garden centres in Scotland.

Two recent CSF-backed initiatives have given horticulture students practical industry insight, career inspiration, valuable professional connections and a bit of fun with the Botanical University Challenge.

Commercial glasshouse wanted to rent or lease for an AgriTech R&D growing facility.

Applications have opened for the second Young People in Horticulture Association management development programme, with the Colegrave Seabrook Foundation confirmed as headline sponsor.

Steep & Sprout™, an innovative Shropshire-made plant tea from LOHAS Fertiliser Ltd, has been named the winner of the 2026 GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund, securing a package of funding and industry support designed to accelerate the product’s journey into the garden retail market.

Autumn Fair and Glee brought home, gift, fashion, garden and outdoor categories together at the NEC, creating new crossover opportunities for retailers and suppliers.

Pleydell Smithyman has strengthened its planning team with the appointment of Ethan Giles as Planning Consultant, increasing its capacity to support clients.

PATS 2026 will showcase more than 400 new pet products, with 12 New Product Award categories judged by independent retailers at the NEC Birmingham.

Autumn Fair opened at NEC Birmingham with 800+ exhibitors, new brands, product launches, expert insight and a campaign supporting 90 minutes’ free town-centre parking.

The Garden Centre Association has unveiled its 2027 conference programme, featuring leading speakers covering retail, economics, consumer behaviour, data, leadership and business resilience.

Garland Products’ South-east sales agent, James Worby Agencies, has been named 2026 Sales Agent of the Year following a closely fought contest.

Vitax, the leading garden care specialist, has announced the launch of its latest innovative product, Vitax Water Less.

Steep & Sprout™, an innovative Shropshire-made plant tea from LOHAS Fertiliser Ltd, has been named the winner of the 2026 GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund, securing a package of funding and industry support designed to accelerate the product’s journey into the garden retail market.

Meadow View will give garden centre retailers an exclusive first look at its new collection of water features at GLEE 2026, as the company continues to expand its landscaping offer.

Autumn Fair and Glee brought home, gift, fashion, garden and outdoor categories together at the NEC, creating new crossover opportunities for retailers and suppliers.

Nineteen innovative garden, outdoor leisure and pet products have won Glee’s 2026 New Product Showcase awards, presented by Garden Trade News at NEC Birmingham.