Kingfisher CEO Thierry Garnier to Step Down After Seven Years
Kingfisher has announced that Chief Executive Officer Thierry Garnier is to leave the group after nearly seven years in the role. Read more - open to all
Kingfisher CEO Thierry Garnier to Step Down After Seven Years
Kingfisher has announced that Chief Executive Officer Thierry Garnier is to leave the group after nearly seven years in the role. Read more - open to all
BHETA appoints Gifty Reji as marketing assistant
BHETA has expanded its in house marketing team with the appointment of Gifty Reji as Marketing Assistant, working closely with Marketing Executive Natalia Ciecierska. Read more - open to all
Top awards at BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair 2026
Shaun Herdsman tells the story behind his online plant start-up
Shaun Herdsman introduced Accelopack to UK garden centres at GLEE. The service helps retailers sell plants online and ship orders to customers without having to build their own picking, packing and delivery set-up. Read more - members only
Caledonian Tree Company wins King’s Award for Enterprise
The Caledonian Tree Company has received a King’s Award for Enterprise for international trade success. Read more - open to all
Hollands Field of Gold shines at Keukenhof till 10 May
Keukenhof, Lisse (NL) is entering its final week, with JUB Holland’s 2026 show border ‘The Field of Gold’ on display until 10 May. Read more - open to all
Ryedale (Hortipak) closes print business
Ryedale Printing Works has closed its doors, after it ceased trading on Friday (1 May). Read more - members only
Deadline nears for HTA New Plant Awards
Horticultural Trades Association has reminded exhibitors that entries for the 2026 New Plant Awards close on 19 May. Read more - open to all
Recent movers within the sector
Gardenforum spotted the following “movers” last month, let us know if you are moving. Read more - open to all
GIMA Buyer Connect boosts Dobbies supplier engagement
GIMA Buyer Connect at Dobbies Garden Centres brought 40+ suppliers together for product discussions and future ranging opportunities. Read more - open to all
Bents donates £34,546 to Warrington Youth Zone
Bents Garden & Home has donated £34,546.55 to Warrington Youth Zone after a year of fundraising supported by customers and colleagues. Read more - open to all
Gates adds £6m to Woodlands in year 1
An entertaining Glee Retail Event was hosted by Gates Garden Centres, last week. Nigel Gates tells how he added £6m to Woodlands turnover in year 1. Read more - members only
