Staverton Nursery rises from the Flames
Staverton Nursery, near Lewes in East Sussex, has been rebuilt following a fire in April 2023 which destroyed half of their retail space, coffee shop and offices. Read more - members only
Staverton Nursery rises from the Flames
Staverton Nursery, near Lewes in East Sussex, has been rebuilt following a fire in April 2023 which destroyed half of their retail space, coffee shop and offices. Read more - members only
Squire's Martin Breddy sets retirement date
The Board of Directors of Squire’s Garden Centres has announced that Martin Breddy, managing director since 2016, has decided to retire next summer. Read more - open to all
Growers recognise need for automation, but how?
Popularity of HTA’s first FutureGrow Expo has demonstrated growers’ need for information and support when planning mechanisation and automation. Read more - members only
Notcutts invests in Mental Health First Aid training
On World Mental Health Day (10 October 2024), Notcutts is celebrating its commitment to wellbeing after 25 colleagues have successfully qualified as Mental Health First Aiders this year. Read more - open to all
Dobbies reveals restructuring plan
Dobbies Garden Centres has published its restructuring plan that involves the closing of 11 sites and impacts 465 colleagues. The aim is to ensure a return to sustainable profitability. Read more - members only
New HTA president presents HTA Awards
Will Armitage succeeds Alan Down as HTA President with Jane Lawler becoming vice president. There are awards also for Mike Burks and Majestic Trees. Read more - members only
Trade rebounds for Notcutts in 2023/24
Trading has begun to rebound says Notcutts as it reveals headline figures for 2023/24, when it was voted Best Employer in the East of England in retail and hospitality. Read more - members only
Kingfisher half-year results “not as bad as expected”
B&Q and Screwfix parent, Kingfisher, has posted “better than expected” half year results, with adjusted pre-tax profit (PBT) dipping half a percentage point to £334 million and top-line sales dipping 1.8% to £6.75bn. Read more - members only
Forth Valley Garden Centre to make 10 for Caulders
Caulders Garden Centres are set to purchase Forth Valley Garden Centre in Linlithgow, better known as Rouken Glen, Linlithgow, from the Sheikh family. Read more - members only
Family buyout of Deco-Pak
Decorative landscaping supplier, Deco-Pak, has been bought in a management buyout by David and Craig Hall. Read more - members only
News of restructuring plan for Dobbies
Sky News reports that Dobbies is plotting a far-reaching financial overhaul which could pave the way for store closures and steep rent cuts. Read more - members only
New restaurant and kitchen for Scottish garden centre group
Work is now underway at Caulders Garden Centre Kirkintilloch to build a new 300 seated Restaurant and to extend the existing Garden Centre. Read more - members only
Hillier adds concessions to Newbury redevelopment
Last year, Hillier completed phase 1 of Newbury garden centre's redevelopment. This year it has added concessions including clothing and gardening equipment. Read more - members only
21 GCA successes for Squire’s
Squire’s received a total of 21 accolades across a range of categories in the GCA Awards announced recently, in the South East and East area Results. Read more - members only
Royal Warrant holder buys Hayloft Plants
Derek and Yvonne Jarman are to retire having sold Hayloft Plants to de Jager & Sons. Read more - members only
Westland awarded the Peter Wilson Cup by Choice Marketing
The supplier of the year cup has been renamed the Peter Wilson Cup, in honour of the director of Mackenzie & Cruickshank who died earlier this year. Read more - members only
December deadline for Dobbies survival plan
More information has leaked out about the proposed Dobbies restructuring plan, the garden centres involved and its timeline for approval. Read more - members only
New leadership team for Mr Fothergill’s
Following the appointment of Michael Yates as its new CEO earlier this year, Mr Fothergill’s today, announces three new executive appointments. Read more - open to all
Katie Blake rises from the ashes of Glencrest Seatex
Jack Whiteley, the founder of Glencrest Seatex that was put into administration last month, has launched Katie Blake Limited. Read more - members only
Profits rise at Woodthorpe Hall
Results from Woodthorpe Hall Garden Centres, half of British Garden Centres group, show a rise in sales and profit but warn of the challenges from rising costs. Read more - members only
Perrywood Garden Centres purchases Buckhatch Nursery & Garden Centre
Perrywood Garden Centres has today announced the purchase of Buckhatch Nursery & Garden Centre, located near Chelmsford in Essex. Read more - members only
Scandinavian acquisition for Evergreen Garden Care
Evergreen Garden Care acquires Econova’s gardening business and strengthens its presence in Scandinavia. Read more - members only
Industry newcomers buy Sturmer Nurseries
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co has sold Sturmer Nurseries in Essex to industry newcomers. Read more - members only
Administration for Glencrest Seatex
Glencrest Seatex, one of the most prominent UK garden furniture importers has been put into administration. Read more - members only
Blue Diamond funds NT garden projects
National Trust announces plans for £1 million in garden investment, as its collaboration with Blue Diamond Garden Centres enters third year. Read more - members only
Homebase sells 10 stores and considers new ownership
Hilco is set to begin Homebase sale process as Sainsbury’s buys 10 Homebase stores for conversion into Sainsbury's supermarkets. Read more - members only
Plantagen stores in Nordic countries losing the battle with high inflation
Gardening retailer and wholesaler, Plantagen Finland, will submit an application for corporate restructuring on Thursday. Read more - members only
Holland & Barrett opens first garden centre concession
Holland & Barrett has opened its first garden centre concession as a trial last week at Gates in Leicestershire. A second is to follow. Read more - members only
New partnership for Garden Organic helps protect and conserve garden wildlife
Sustainable gardening charity Garden Organic has forged a new partnership with The Wildlife Community, an online community and shop dedicated to connecting people with nature. Read more - open to all
Wyevale Nurseries receives Planet Mark Certification for sustainability
Hereford-based Wyevale Nurseries has achieved Planet Mark Certification in recognition of the company’s commitment to continuous improvements in sustainability. Read more - open to all