Concern for the industry after Homebase
The Executive chair of BHETA asks what’s next for suppliers following the demise of Homebase and expresses his concern for the industry. Read more - open to all
Concern for the industry after Homebase
The Executive chair of BHETA asks what’s next for suppliers following the demise of Homebase and expresses his concern for the industry. Read more - open to all
Food sales rose in October while Gardening sales dropped
Contrasting views on October sales. The HTA reports a slowdown in sales, reflecting the challenging trading environment, while the GCA celebrates an encouraging set of figures. Read more - members only
High Street Rental Auctions to start
Powers come into force on 2 December allowing Councils to auction the leases of long-term empty shops to breathe new life back into high streets. Read more - members only
Stratford Garden Centre joins Prosper Buying Group
Stratford Garden Centre has joined a list of distinguished members (see list) of the Prosper Buying Group. Read more - members only
Sipcam and Westland top the GIMA Awards 2024
Over 400 guests watched as Sipcam retained the GIMA best product award from last year, while Westland was voted supplier of the year by GCA members. Read more - open to all
Motion to ban sale of peat introduced to House of Commons
A private members bill to ban the sale in England of horticultural peat by end 2025 has passed its first reading in the House of Commons. Read more - members only
HTA warns on prices and investment following budget
HTA urges Government to pause implementation of the Budget changes and consult as members prepare to increase prices and postpone investment plans. Read more - members only
Catering Group of the Year
British Garden Centres and Yorkshire Garden Centres are celebrating after winning two of the main Garden Catering categories in a national trade magazine. Read more - members only
Homebase to be placed into administration
It is widely reported that Homebase is to be placed into administration later today. It is understood that The Range has agreed a pre-packaged sale of approximately 75 stores… Read more - members only
Willington becomes Blue Diamond’s 46th garden centre
Blue Diamond's purchase of Frosts’ Willington Garden Centre completed slightly later than expected, on 18th October. This follows the group's acquisition of Woburn Sands in August. Read more - members only
Birdworld’s multi-million-pound redevelopment gains planning approval
Birdworld, owned by Haskins and on the same site as Forest Lodge Garde Centre, near Farnham, Surrey has been granted planning permission. Read more - members only
Planters acquires Pacific Nurseries
Planters has added a 5th garden centre, with the purchase of Pacific Nurseries in the West Midlands. UPDATED Read more - members only
