Key appointment in AMES UK business integration plans
The challenges in bringing full integration to four separate and thriving businesses is what excited Kiran Patel about the role of IT Director at AMES UK. Read more - open to all
Key appointment in AMES UK business integration plans
The challenges in bringing full integration to four separate and thriving businesses is what excited Kiran Patel about the role of IT Director at AMES UK. Read more - open to all
New Commercial Director for Hozelock UK
Hozelock, Britain’s leading watering expert, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alan Bird as Commercial Director. Read more - open to all
Eddie Topping UPDATED
Eddie Topping, founder of Barton Grange, passed away on Monday evening at the age of 89, with his family at his side. Eddie devoted his life to the horticultural industry and charitable causes in the local area. Read more - open to all
James Worby Agencies scoop award as Garland sales agent
In only its second year as a Garland Products sales agent, James Worby Agencies has scooped the Garland Products coveted ‘Sales Agent of the Year’ award. Read more - open to all
Antony Harker returns as a supplier of aggregates and garden products
Altico Garden Products will be a major talking point at Glee. It is the vehicle for the return of Antony Harker and family as a supplier of aggregates and garden products to garden centres. Read more - members only
New Director for Langlands Garden Centres
Langlands Nurseries Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Daniel Lawton as Director. Dan has started his new role on the 1st of August 2021 and is bringing over 18 years of industry experience into the business. Read more - open to all
Broil King appoints new sales merchandiser
Broil King announce the appointment of James Leach as their new Sales Merchandiser to support the Broil King sales team and the stockist network in the UK. Read more - open to all
Congratulations to Alan Blomfield from Worcester
Congratulations to Alan Blomfield from Worcester Garden Centre who celebrated his 50 year work anniversary on Sunday 1st August 2021. Read more - open to all
Whartons Rosie Ramble raises over £2,000 for Greenfingers
On Sunday 1st August the office team at Whartons Garden Roses undertook a 10 mile sponsored walk around the roses fields to raise funds for Greenfingers. Read more - open to all
Zest 4 Leisure raises over £8,000 for MacMillan in 24 hour event
Outdoor garden furniture, wooden products and decorative garden structure specialist, Zest 4 Leisure has completed a 24-hour run / walk charity challenge, raising over £8,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support. Read more - open to all
Two new non-exec directors for Squire's
Squire’s Garden Centres has appointed two new non-executive Directors. Rob Collins recently retired as MD of Waitrose. Tony Perkins was Audit Lead Partner at BDO. Read more - open to all
Garden centre headlines around the country
Headlines around the country include a sale and lease back by Dobbies, controversy about breast feeding in a garden centre and thefts of catalytic converters at Bents. Read more - members only
Industry newcomer, Ian Hepburn talks about trading and reducing peat
It was a steep learning curve for Ian Hepburn who joined Evergreen Garden Care a few months ago as marketing director, having worked previously for Mars. Read more - members only
Azpects Ltd adds to support staff
Azpects Ltd, creators of EASYJoint, are pleased to welcome two new staff members to their support team. Read more - open to all
GIMA announces the re-election of Simon McArdle
Re-elected GIMA President, Simon McArdle, thanks retail customers on behalf of the membership. Plus, Kate Ebbens re-joins GIMA Council. Read more - open to all
A celebration of Eddie Topping's Life
There will be a celebration of his Life. St Lawrence’s Church, Barton at 3.30pm. All are very welcome. Read more - open to all
Founder and Managing Director retires
Borge Leth, founder of Alexander Rose, retires after 27 years at Alexander Rose. Read more - open to all
Derek Jarman to become BPOA chairman designate
Following a BPOA meeting this week, Derek Jarman has been co-opted as a member and will become chairman designate, his position being confirmed at the AGM in January. Read more - open to all
Four Oaks announces death of Pat Coutts
Four Oaks Trade Show has announced the death of Pat Coutts, who led the event across 5 decades, at the age of 76. Read more - open to all
Colin Squire awarded by Rose Society UK
Colin Squire OBE, Chairman Emeritus of Squire’s Garden Centres, has been awarded the prestigious Dean Hole Medal by The Rose Society UK in recognition of his work with and love of roses. Read more - open to all
New commercial lead for AMES
With a goal of £150million revenue within 3 years, AMES UK has ambitious growth plans for the future. Driving the business to achieve this target is their recently appointed Commercial Director, Nick Jones for the integrated business brands; Kelkay, La Hacienda and Apta. Read more - open to all
JDA welcome a new member to the team
JDA, which has been servicing the garden centre industry for 10 years, would now like to welcome Matthew van der Linde to the team. Read more - open to all
Green-tech takes Supplier and Service Provider category title at ProLandscaper Business Awards
Leading landscaping supplier Green-tech has been named as the Supplier and Service Provider in the 2021 Pro Landscaper Business Awards. Read more - open to all
Steve Nicholls recognised for 25 years of committed service
Blue Diamond MD, Alan Roper, says congratulations and well done to the general manager at Newbridge Nurseries, Steve Nicholls, who is celebrating 25 years of service. Read more - open to all
New manager at Squire's Garden Centre in Chertsey
Rupert Sleight has been appointed Garden Centre Manager at Squire’s in Chertsey. Read more - open to all
New sales director appointment for AMES UK
AMES UK appoint a new sales director for multiples business. Rob Parker will lead the 17-strong team driving business acquisition and growth in the Grocery, DIY, High Street, Export and Online channels. Read more - open to all
Syngenta Flowers appoints a new Head of Sales Netherlands and Belgium
Syngenta Flowers appointed Edwin Zuidgeest as Head of Sales for the Netherlands and Belgium. Read more - open to all
Marco van der Sar new chairman of the Flower Council of Holland
Marco van der Sar has been appointed chairman of the Flower Council of Holland (FCH) board. Marco is succeeding Henk Spoon, who is standing down after three years. Read more - open to all
Nursery sector loses a well-known figure with Renato Canale’s death
Renato Canale, the driving force behind Europlants and a leading figure in the nursery industry for almost 60 years, has died aged 78. Read more - open to all
Hygeia expands its UK team
Hygeia are pleased to announce the appointment of Carrie Burgess, to strengthen their presence in the UK garden care market, as Marketing & PR executive. Read more - open to all