It has been announced that British Garden Centres has agreed to purchase 2 Millbrook garden centres, expanding the group’s estate to 77 Garden centres. A third Southeast purchase by BGC is imminent. Read more - members only

The Klondyke Group has launched its 2026 outdoor living collections at a dedicated Outdoor Living Showcase held this week at its Polmont centre. Read more - members only

Pindstrup Mosebrug A/S, parent company of Bulrush Horticulture, has acquired La Mundial de Coco, a leading Dominican Republic‑based supplier of high‑quality coco fibre and coco pith. Read more - members only

The founders of the Garden Press Event, Richard Jackson and Guy Burtenshaw, fronted the ribbon cutting on the 20^th edition of the show, at which several products and campaigns were launched. Read more - members only

The Hillier Awards night celebrated the outstanding garden centre contributions by staff and suppliers and the Nursery’s achievement, becoming the AIPH International Grower of the Year. Read more - members only

Dutch genetics specialist Schoneveld Breeding has been acquired by the family‑owned De Groot en Slot, marking a significant consolidation within the European horticultural supply chain. Read more - members only

Retailers facing new EPR rules are being urged to adopt plain labels to avoid higher costs, financial liability and increased administrative complexity. Read more - members only

The Prosper Buying Group appoints Simon Bourne (Retail Director, Perrywood Garden Centres) as its new Chairman, succeeding Terry Head. Read more - members only

The Responsible Sourcing Scheme (RSS), the independently audited certification scheme for growing media, has a redesigned website with responsibility ratings for tested products. Read more - members only

Following last week's revelation that Ames has been put up for sale by Griffon Corporation, more information has emerged about the future of the business.  Read more - members only

Edoardo Bortolato outlined how garden centres might improve margins and security at a very low cost by using AI.  Here’s a summary. Read more - members only

The British Ornamentals Association has issued an urgent call for more growers to support Horticultural Crop Protection Ltd and has changed the contributions process. Read more - open to all