ScanCom announces closure of LifestyleGarden UK operations
ScanCom International, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of outdoor furniture, has announced the planned closure of its LifestyleGarden distribution centre and showroom in the United Kingdom. Read more - members only
£100m financing facility for Blue Diamond
Natwest reveals £100m financing facility for Blue Diamond on the day the garden centre group opens the first phase of World’s End Garden Centre. Read more - members only
Squire's names new Managing Director
Squire's Garden Centres appoints Sam Dickson to succeed Martin Breddy as managing director. Read more - open to all
Record dispatch week for Farplants sales
Farplants Sales, a leading plant wholesaler owned by 3 growers, has successfully handled one of its busiest weeks ever without any sense of rush or stress, shipping over 800,000 plants. Read more - members only
The sun shines and garden sales jump in March
The HTA reveals a strong performance for UK garden centres in March, but warns there needs to be a sustained period of robust sales to offset rising employment costs. Read more - members only
BGC buys Hayes Garden Centre
British Garden Centres has confirmed its acquisition of Hayes Garden World in Ambleside. This will be the 8th new garden centre for BGC this year. Read more - members only
Westland Horticulture returns to TV screens
Westland Horticulture is set to bring back its popular brands, Boost and Resolva, to TV screens in the UK and Ireland. Read more - members only
Dobbies and Ares are working to an ambitious 5-year strategy
CEO David Robinson unveiled the first Dobbies store to be upgraded post restructuring, explaining how he plans to restore successful trading to the 53 garden centres now in the group. Read more - members only
Garden Centre re-opens its doors after fire
Following a major fire in its new extension in November 2024, The Old Well Garden Centre re-opened its doors again for the Easter weekend. Read more - members only
Hobbycraft to launch CVA as part of restructuring plan
Hobbycraft Trading ltd, the UK's leading arts and crafts retailer, plans to launch a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) as part of a restructuring plan, Gardenforum has learned. Read more - members only
Cadix (UK) Limited closes its doors after 26 years
Cadix (UK) Limited has announced that as of Thursday 10th April 2025 it has ceased trading with immediate effect. Read more - open to all
Store openings boost revenues at B&M
Like for like sales fell at B&M UK, the variety goods value retailer, for the 52 weeks ending 29 March 2025. Revenues, however, grew as new stores opened. Read more - members only
