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

Northampton reopens as BGC’s 72nd garden centre

TV presenter Nicki Chapman has reopened Northampton Garden Centre under the new ownership of British Garden Centres (BGC). Read more - members only

Nicki Chapman with Amy, Charles and Libby Stubbs of family owned British Garden Centres

Westland buys Bulldog Products

Westland continues expansion with the purchase of Bulldog Products Ltd, the wild bird feed business, and with plans for a new distribution depot in South Wales. Read more - members only

Blue Diamond opens Huntingdon and offers 2 sites for sale and leaseback

Blue Diamond opens its 49th garden centre at Huntingdon and offers 2 existing garden centres for sale and leaseback. Read more - members only

Exciting new chapter for Old Railway Line Garden Centre

Old Railway Line marks its 35th anniversary with a grand opening of its new entrance and fully covered plant area. Read more - members only

Tee-off for a great cause at the GIMA Charity Golf Day!

Get ready to hit the fairways for an unforgettable day of golf, networking, and charity at the forthcoming GIMA Charity Golf Day 2025. This eagerly awaited annual event brings together colleagues, customers, and friends for a fantastic day of friendly competition, whilst also raising vital funds for the Greenfingers Charity. Read more - open to all

Sinclair appoints Technical Area Sales Manager for the North West

Sinclair, a leading provider of professional growing media solutions and part of Westland Horticulture, has appointed Stephanie Tarvin as Trainee Technical Area Sales Manager for the North West. Read more - open to all

Stephanie Tarvin

Feefo Gold Award for Bents Garden & Home

Bents Garden & Home in Warrington has been awarded the Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award 2025, recognizing their consistent delivery of world-class customer service. Read more - members only

Yorkshire garden centre group is Highly Commended

The team at a Bradford-headquartered garden centre group is celebrating after receiving a Highly Commended award in a prestigious national HR competition. Read more - open to all

L-R: Steph Harrison, Stacey Parkinson, Neil Barwise-Carr, Gill Wilkie, Becki Smith

Study into carbon accounting of nursery stock

Greenwood Plants is collaborating with the RHS and Sheffield University on a research project to study the carbon accounting of nursery stock for urban greening. Read more - members only

Louis Kosowicz, Dr Jill Edmondson, Dr Mark Gush, Melanie Asker and Kevin Merritt

Gardenex moves into the fast lane with new Director General

Gardenex and PetQuip have welcomed their new Director General. He holds a commercial drone pilot licence and a private helicopter licence. His interests include collecting contemporary art and very fast cars! Read more - open to all

Joe Denham

Barnsdale Gardens - VisitEngland Quality Assured visitor attraction

The team at Barnsdale Gardens are delighted to share that the gardens, located in Rutland, have once again been recognised as a VisitEngland Quality Assured Visitor Attraction—a distinction they have proudly maintained for the past 20 years!
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