Having closed 10 unprofitable garden centres in December, Dobbies has revealed that a further 4 will close in January while the futures of a further 5 remain uncertain. Read more - members only

Registration is now open for Scotland's premier trade show for retail and speciality food and drink. Taking place from 19 – 21 January 2025, the event is set to host a diverse range of exhibitors in categories that include gifts, homeware, fashion, and artisan food and drink. Read more - open to all

Spring Fair 2025 promises an immersive experience packed with events and features designed to inspire buyers and exhibitors alike. Read more - open to all

Excitement is building as companies book their stands for PATS 2025, which will take place at the NEC Birmingham for the first time. Read more - open to all

As we head towards this milestone 60th anniversary for Giving & Living on 12-14 January 2025, we catch up with some of our long-term exhibitors to find out what it is that keeps them coming back. Read more - open to all

Impact Exhibitions that owns PATS has been acquired by Raccoon Media Group, heralding a new era for the event as it moves to the NEC for September 2025. Read more - members only

YPHA’s Green Team prepare for and present their branding concepts in the competition to unveil a new Begonia at Gardeners World Live 2025. Read more - open to all

Alan Down, the immediate Past President of the HTA, acted as compere as sponsors presented the prizes at yesterday’s South West Growers Show. Read more - open to all

The biggest-ever PATS closed on a high with exhibitors and visitors delighted by the huge volume of business being done across all three days of the show. Read more - open to all

The speakers listed to speak at this month’s Garden Centre Expo are some of the most successful operators and advisers in the UK today. There's also 250 exhibitors. Read more - open to all

Claudia Maurer is to succeed Stefan Lohrberg as Director of spoga+gafa on 1 November 2024. Read more - open to all

Sixteen fantastic new garden and pet product innovations have been confirmed as the winners of this year’s highly-coveted Glee New Product Showcase.  Read more - open to all

With less than a month to go until the 50th anniversary edition of Glee opens its doors at the NEC from 10th – 12th September, we take a look at some of amazing brands that are returning to the show after a considerable absence. Read more - open to all

Ball reveals customers’ favourite varieties that were shown at the Ball Summer Showcase in its Oxfordshire Trial Grounds. Read more - members only

The Garden Centre Association (GCA) has signed up to attend the Four Oaks Trade Show next month and will be available to meet current and potential new members at the event. Read more - open to all

The Fleuroselect Breeders and Distributors Conference focused on sustainability, pre-competitive cooperation, data management, and artificial intelligence. Read more - open to all

The 60th anniversary edition of Giving & Living, set to run from 12-14 January at Westpoint in Exeter, will include its strongest-ever Designed & Made in Britain showcase, featuring a host of artisan makers from around the British Isles. Read more - open to all

Leading UK sourcing show, Source Home & Gift, will be returning to the NEC Birmingham from the 2nd – 5th February 2025, and you can secure your ticket for free now. Registration is now live. Read more - open to all

BBC Gardeners’ World launches its 2025 events calendar with exciting news that Nick Bailey will be designing the headline Show Garden at BBC Gardeners’ World Live 2025.  Read more - open to all

Registration is live for the UK’s leading Home, Gift, and Fashion trade show, Spring Fair, which is on track to sell out at its 75th anniversary edition. Read more - open to all

Independent retailers across Scotland are generally reporting solid sales for 2024 following a summer of plentiful visitors. Despite soggy weather and challenging economic times, sales of gifts, homewares, jewellery and clothing was up on 2023. Read more - open to all

The first Garden Centre Expo had a good atmosphere and plenty of interest with many exhibitors new to garden retail. But is it a buyers’ show? Read more - members only

Awards dinner at PATS shines a light on the best of the petcare sector’s innovation, creativity and talent. Read more - open to all

The organisers of PATS have today announced that the exhibition will move to the NEC Birmingham in 2025. PATS 2025 – the Pet & Aquatics Trade Show – will take place in Hall 1 of the NEC from Sunday, 28^th September to Tuesday, 30^th September. Read more - open to all

Brought to you by Hale Events, the organisers of popular and established regional trade events like The Source, and Expowest Cornwall, The Source Roadshow will launch at the Bath & West Showground in 2026! Read more - open to all

Glee 2024 has wrapped up with a bang, celebrating 50 incredible years as the UK’s number one garden and outdoor living trade event. This year’s exhibition was more vibrant and dynamic than ever, as the garden retail and horticulture sector came together to mark this milestone.  Read more - open to all

Source Home & Gift, the only international sourcing platform of its kind welcomes exhibitors from new regions including Peru, South Korea and Portugal, as well as returning pavilions from Philippines, Egypt, Nepal, China, and India. Read more - open to all

Final preparations are underway at Audley End House and Gardens for this year’s BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair, taking place from Friday 30 August – Sunday 1 September. Read more - open to all

Hyve Group reveals eBay as a sponsor of the 50^th anniversary of Glee. The new partnership will enable more businesses to discover the benefits of selling on eBay, Read more - members only

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has announced an expanding lineup of exhibitors for FutureGrow Expo, which takes place on Tuesday 8 October 2024, at Stoneleigh Park in Kenilworth. Read more - open to all