Garland-Worth Gardening 'Sales Agent of the Year' award
Impressive sales increase results in Tony Robson scooping Garland/Worth Gardening ‘sales agent of the year’ award. Read more - open to all
Garland-Worth Gardening 'Sales Agent of the Year' award
Impressive sales increase results in Tony Robson scooping Garland/Worth Gardening ‘sales agent of the year’ award. Read more - open to all
Steve Harper has left Gardman
Sales director Steve Harper has left Gardman but a suggestion that this is linked to an acquisition of Solus brands seems not to be true. Read more - members only
Kelkay appoints Alan Sheppard to lead UK sales department
Alan Sheppard, a GIMA council member and garden retail industry professional with 27 years’ experience, has joined Kelkay to build on its close relationships with garden centre groups across the UK. Read more - open to all
Kelkay appoints Richard Slade to senior management role
Kelkay, the market-leading manufacturer and distributor of aggregates, continues to grow as Richard Slade joins the company as building products divisional director. Read more - open to all
GCA Trust award goes to Capel Manor student Sian
The Garden Centre Association (GCA) Trust has recently (July, 2015) given out its annual award for Exceptional Plant Knowledge. Read more - open to all
September thanksgiving service for Charles Notcutt
A service of Thanksgiving in memory of Charles Notcutt will be held on Friday 11th September 2015 at Woodbridge. For details - Read more - open to all
Introducing our new technical advisor
Its nice to know that Suttons Seeds not only inspire new staff to join their company from as far afield as Lithuania and Seville, but also from their own region of Devon. Read more - open to all
New President makes society history
For the first time in the history of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society the wife of a former President is following in her husband’s footsteps. Read more - open to all
Isan Khan joins Gardeco!
Gardeco Ltd are delighted to welcome Isan Khan as the latest member of their sales force. Read more - open to all
John Ashley appointed as new Greenfingers chairman and Greenfingers launch ‘A Million Moments’ Appeal
John Ashley has today been officially named as the new Chairman of Greenfingers – the nationwide charity dedicated to creating inspiring outdoor spaces for children in hospices around the country also announce a major new appeal. Read more - open to all
Rising Stars deliver during second Masterclass
The RISING Stars class of 2015 attended the second GCA/Westland Merchandising Masterclass of the programme at Barton Grange Garden Centre near Preston. Read more - open to all
Liz steps down from GCA’s inspector role
Garden Centre Association (GCA) inspector Liz Hutson is standing down from her role this year – with her final official engagement for the industry body at its annual conference next year (2016). Read more - open to all
Landscaper order books lengthen
A six month trading statement from Marshalls, the landscape and paving manufacturer, shows an 11% increase in sales and longer order books for installers.
Read more - members onlyMeet the team at Malcolm Scott
Meet the team at Malcolm Scotts, Chartered Planning and Development Consultants, who can help on all aspects of planning negotiations and applications. Read more - open to all
Meet the Suttons Seeds team. And next in line ...
Suttons Seeds have a secret weapon in their team, their man of mystery, Mike Manwaring, has an arsenal of special powers when it comes to data analysis and business intelligence. Read more - open to all
Maryanne Stokes fires up her branding department
Following a period of rapid growth, Somerset-based PR and marketing agency Maryanne Stokes Limited (MSL) is expanding its service offering with a new consultant joining the team. Read more - open to all
Zest 4 Leisure Iron Men in Poland
Zest 4 Leisure Iron Men take on the Polish Iron Man challenge Read more - open to all
Sales person of the year
Stormafit Ltd are pleased to present the sale person of the year award to Richard and Nathan Foster Read more - open to all
The death is announced of John Pearson, chairman and co-founder of Burston Nurseries
John Pearson, the chairman and co-founder of Burston Nurseries, Burston Rose & Garden Centre and Hertfordshire Fisheries in St Albans passed away on Saturday 25th July, aged 87. Read more - open to all
New lighting cuts annual running costs at Webbs by £29,000
Most garden centres don't realise how much money they could be saving by changing over to LED lighting. Read more - members only
Kelkay appoints Jonathan Wilson manufacturing manager
Kelkay, the market-leading manufacturer and distributor of aggregates, has appointed Jonathan Wilson to the position of manufacturing manager. Read more - open to all
The changing retail landscape and the weather – on the agenda for HTA Garden Futures
Homebase Managing Director Echo Lu has joined the line-up for the HTA Garden Futures Conference which takes place on 30 September at Heythrop Park in Oxfordshire. Read more - open to all
Bush Tucker Bent celebrates new look centre
Matthew Bent took first prize in the Bush Tucker Trial at a party to celebrate the new look Bents Garden & Home. Read more - members only
Introducing our new flower expert
Suttons Seeds have always been at the top of their game when it comes to sourcing superb flower varieties....and not just varieties either, their flower product managers have also been the pick of the bunch too! Read more - open to all
David Yardley is to succeed Bob Hewitt as CX of Klondyke
Garden centre group, Klondyke prepares the way for David Yardley to succeed Bob Hewitt as chief executive at the end of next year. Read more - members only
Woodlodge expand their team
Chris Brookman has joined Woodlodge Products as their new Sales & Development Manager. Read more - open to all
Two new speakers announced for Plant Retailing - Fit for the Future?
Neil Grant, Ferndale Garden Centre and Graham Spencer, Plants for Europe are the latest speakers to join the line-up for Plant Retailing, Fit for the Future, sponsored by XL Horticulture, which takes place during the Ball Colegrave 2015 Summer Showcase 14th July 2015. Read more - open to all
Charles Notcutt a pioneer of garden retail has died
Charles Notcutt has died peacefully at home, aged 81. He was a pioneer in establishing retail garden centres and the production of container grown plants in the UK. Read more - members only
Wyevale Nurseries staff receive long service medals
Members of staff from Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford were recently (June, 2015) presented with medals to honour their long service to the company. Read more - open to all
Green-tree team expands
The Green-tree team has expanded with the arrival of Anna Wilcox who joins the team as an Operations Assistant. Read more - open to all