Nova Outdoor Living appoints Gordon & Caroline Vass as Scottish agents
Nova Outdoor Living is pleased to announce that they have appointed Gordon and Caroline Vass to represent their brand in Scotland. Read more - open to all
Nova Outdoor Living appoints Gordon & Caroline Vass as Scottish agents
Nova Outdoor Living is pleased to announce that they have appointed Gordon and Caroline Vass to represent their brand in Scotland. Read more - open to all
HTA appoints Director of Policy and Communications
The HTA has appointed James Clark as Director of Policy and Communications. Read more - open to all
E. P. Barrus expands merchandising team to further support garden centres and retailers
Leading garden tools and accessories supplier E. P. Barrus has expanded its merchandising team to meet demand as the business continues to grow. Read more - open to all
Hambrooks has a Gardening Hero
This April, National Garden Gift Vouchers (NGGV) recognises Frankie Banting from Hambrooks as a Gardening Hero. Read more - open to all
New senior appointments and increased investment in training & development
Zest 4 Leisure has announced a number of senior level appointments to broaden capabilities at management level, and an increased investment in training and development to support its future growth. Read more - open to all
Harriet joins Wyevale Nurseries as Sales Trainee
Harriet Andrews from May Hill in Gloucestershire has recently joined Wyevale Nurseries, one of the largest family-run wholesale nurseries in the UK as a Sales Trainee. Read more - open to all
Matthew celebrates on 3-wheels at Bents
When the MD of Bents wanted to do something a bit different to continue the celebrations for the Centre’s success at this year’s GCA awards, no-one expected him to suggest a rickshaw Read more - open to all
Stax Trade Centres make key appointment to sales team
Leading gardening and DIY wholesaler Stax Trade Centres has revealed details of another major appointment which will see Mark Hallows take on the role of area sales representative covering the north west region. Read more - open to all
Hillier welcomes Adam Dunnett to its board of directors
Hillier Nurseries is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Dunnett to its board of directors, effective from 4th April 2019. He will also continue in his role as amenity sales director. Read more - open to all
Adrian King appointed as new sales representative
The Bransford Webbs Plant Company are proud to announce the appointment of Adrian King as their new Sales Representative for the Northern territory, caring for and improving on an existing portfolio of accounts throughout the North of England and Scotland. Read more - open to all
SWGS Scholarship spots student talent
Student, Kobus Stander, has won a £2,000 South West Growers Show (SWGS) Sponsored Scholarship. Read more - open to all
Family announces the death of Mike Dunnett
Mike Dunnett, a well known and greatly respected industry pioneer, who was MD of Blakedown Nurseries for many years has died today, Tuesday 26th March 2019. Read more - open to all
Veronique Laury to leave Kingfisher
Veronique Laury the Group CEO of Kingfisher is to leave along with 2 other executives. The announcement coincided with news of a fall in profits at group that owns B&Q and Castorama in France. Read more - members only
Robin retires after 39 years at Wyevale Nurseries
Robin Trumper from Hereford celebrated his retirement yesterday (Wednesday, March 20, 2019) after 39 years of service at one of the UK’s leading commercial nurseries. Read more - open to all
Meindert Klem, our new International Account Manager
Meindert Klem has joined Thermoflor as the new International Account Manager. Read more - open to all
DLF’s Tasha Redman swaps lawn seed for lycra
Move over Bradley Wiggins, step aside Tom Daley: the UK gardening industry has a new athletic champion. Tasha Redman, consumer customer service representative at DLF, was crowned 14th in the world at Aquabike at the ITU Multisport World Championships in Pontevedra, Spain. Read more - open to all
Kara Kennedy joins Tildenet Gardenware
Kara Kennedy has joined the Tildenet team as National Key Account Manager working across all their Gardenware brands. Read more - open to all
Artevasi announce new UK Sales Director
Artevasi, leading European manufacturer and distributor of quality pots and containers, are pleased to announce that James Brindle has joined the Artevasi family. Read more - open to all
Neudorff expands UK team
Weed, Feed and control brand, Neudorff has expanded its team with the addition of office administrator, Sally Rogers. Read more - open to all
2019 GIMA Awards judging panel confirmed
As the GIMA Awards gets set to celebrate its 39th anniversary in 2019 (July 4th, Celtic Manor), this year’s judging panel has been confirmed. Read more - open to all
NedFox continues to expand in the UK
Dave Everett, an industry expert for many years in ePOS, Retail Management and Online Trading has joined the NedFox-UK team Read more - open to all
Perennial team grows with new corporate partnerships role
Perennial has appointed Phil Swainston as Corporate Development Manager to develop its partnerships within the industry. Read more - open to all
GIMA announces new council
GIMA has announced the appointment of four new Council members following their appointment at the recent AGM, which took place on 10th April at Ettington Chase Hotel, Warwickshire. Read more - open to all
Emily joins Wyevale Nurseries as HR Manager
Emily Wright from Martley on the Worcestershire-Herefordshire boarder has recently joined one of the UK’s leading commercial nurseries as its HR Manager. Read more - open to all
Memorial service for Mike Dunnett
Details announced for a memorial service for Mike Dunnett on Tuesday 16th April at St Peters Church. Martley, Worcestershire. Read more - open to all
Paul Grinsell to leave as BHETA restructures
Following the purchase of Brooke House Exhibitions, BHETA is to restructure with Will Jones as COO and Clare Holland as finance director. Read more - members only
New team member at Provender Nurseries.
The team at Provender Nurseries would like to introduce our newest cash and carry team member Natalie Fairs. Read more - open to all
Swan appoints Rob Gentles as Chief Commercial Officer
Swan have appointed seasoned professional, Rob Gentles, as Chief Commercial Officer to further strengthen Swan’s position in the Retail Solutions market. Rob has extensive retail experience working with small and large retailers in all sectors. Read more - open to all
Commercial horticulture benefits through award of BPOA Peter Seabrook Bursary
Student, James Pike, has won a £1,000 British Protected Ornamentals Association – Peter Seabrook Bursary. Read more - open to all
Briers team joins Smart
Smart Garden Products is delighted to confirm that a number of staff have joined Smart from Briers. Read more - open to all