UK pet industry gears up for PATS Sandown

UK pet companies are gearing up for 2023 with plans to unveil their new product launches at the industry’s Spring pet industry exhibition, PATS Sandown, in Esher, Surrey on Sunday 26th March and Monday 27th March. Read more - open to all

The Glee Talent Store

Immersive content has become a hugely popular part of Glee’s annual offering and, this year, a fantastic, brand-new live project will bring industry rising stars to the fore, through the mentor-led, training-based Glee Talent Store. Read more - open to all

PATS picks Animal Rescue and Care as chosen charity

PATS Sandown has chosen welfare group Animal Rescue and Care (ARC) as its chosen charity for 2023. Read more - open to all

Applications open for BBC Gardeners’ World Events Beautiful Borders

Would you like to showcase your garden design talent and horticultural skills to thousands and thousands of gardeners, horticultural experts, media and influencers? Applications for the BBC Gardeners’ World Events 2023 Beautiful Borders competition are open until January 2023.  Read more - open to all

Register now for free entry to the UK’s Spring pet industry exhibition

Pet retailers, garden centres and groomers are being urged to register now for free entry to PATS Sandown 2023, the UK’s Spring pet industry exhibition, where the leading brands will be showcasing their new products and services under one roof. Read more - open to all

Registration opens for Scotland's Trade Fair Spring

It’s time to register for your free ticket to Scotland’s Trade Fair which takes place from 22-24 Jan 2023 at the SEC in Glasgow. Back to its traditional dates, this Show is Scotland’s only trade gift show so the perfect place to seek out some high quality, creative suppliers. Read more - open to all

Rory Bremner to host 2022 GIMA Awards

Renowned impressionist, comedian, satirist and columnist, Rory Bremner, has been confirmed as the host of the 2022 GIMA Awards. Read more - members only

Rory Bremner

LOFA partners with Perennial to promote health

LOFA pledges £20,000 to Perennial and sponsors an Interactive Health Kiosk offering a Health MOT, an early warning of potential health problems, to visitors at industry events. Read more - members only

Hyve Group launches Source Home & Gift

Hyve Group has today announced the launch of a new responsible sourcing show, Source Home & Gift to be co-located with Spring Fair and Autumn Fair. Source Home & Gift creates a new vision for responsible sourcing, with a focus on every manufacturer offering sustainable, ethical, and inspirational product ranges. Read more - open to all

Glee crowns its first ever ESG Initiative Award winner

Following the first-ever June edition of the Glee exhibition, the show’s organisers have added a new initiative as part of its ‘Power of One’ campaign, introducing the Glee ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Initiative Award. This new award celebrates those brands that are taking great strides to positively impact these three critical areas of their business. Read more - open to all

Glee EGS Initiative Award winners 2022

The exhibition that's moving with the times

As an association we know there are always new ways of doing things. Sometimes, we have to find new ways to get the job done and sometimes, the old ways are the best! Read more - open to all

Awards for Greener Gardens at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has announced The Cotton Traders Greener Future Garden as the 2022 Best Garden on the opening day of the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park (Wed 20 July). Read more - open to all

is Lynn Cordall, overall winner. Credit: RHS / Darren Robinson

PATS Telford set for its biggest ever show

PATS Telford, the UK’s number one pet industry exhibition, will stage its biggest ever show in September. Read more - open to all

Audley End to host brand new BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair 

The stunning setting of Audley End House and Gardens in Essex is the backdrop for a new ‘don’t miss’ event for keen gardeners across the East of England this autumn, the BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair. Read more - open to all

Glee keeps to June for 2023 and will be bigger

As the first Glee to be held in June closes. The view from the floor was that the first two days of Glee was not as busy, but the major buyers were there. Organisers reveal an extra hall for 2023. Read more - members only

Mr Plant Geek joins Glee as the exhibition’s first-ever ambassador

In an exciting move, Michael Perry – better known as Mr Plant Geek – will be joining Glee 2023 (27th – 29th June, NEC Birmingham) as the exhibition’s first ever ‘ambassador’. Read more - open to all

Michael Perry

EXPO 2023 Doha will be an unmissable experience

A delegation from The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) spent the last four days touring the Qatar capital to assess its readiness to host the Expo 2023 Doha. Read more - members only

Tim Briercliffe, H.E. Ambassador Mr. Bader Al Dafa, and Mr. Leonardo Capitanio

BBC Gardeners’ World Events announces 2023 events 

BBC Gardeners’ World Events promises a line-up of 2023 calendar dates to inspire keen gardeners,  plant enthusiasts and those new to gardening across the UK, with tickets on sale now.  Read more - open to all

New look for Glee

Glee, the international ‘festival’ for the garden, leisure and pet sector, has had a makeover with new branding revealed ahead of the 2023 event (27th – 29th June, NEC Birmingham). Read more - open to all

Discover bright new finds at Spring Fair 2023

Spring Fair, the UK’s leading marketplace for wholesale Home, Gift and Fashion returns to the NEC Birmingham NEC from 5th – 8th February 2023 hosting an even more dynamic and inspirational offering. As the largest and most accessible “shop for shops”, Spring Fair is the UK’s trusted platform for discovery and innovation. Read more - open to all

Westland celebrates with EIGHT GIMA Awards

Sword of Honour in the 2022 GIMA Awards was won by Boost All Purpose Plant Food by Westland, who also scooped 7 other awards. Meadow View Stone retains the Supplier of the Year title. Read more - members only

Westland celebrate receiving the 2022 Sword of Excellence

Excitement builds as PATS Telford gets set to open

Final preparations are being made as the eagerly awaited PATS Telford exhibition gets set to open its doors at Telford International Centre at 9.30am on Sunday, 25th September. Read more - open to all

Scotland's Trade Fair Autumn changes dates

With The Queen’s Funeral will take place on Monday 19th September, Scotland’s Trade Fair Autumn will take place on Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th September at Glasgow’s SEC (instead of 18th and 19th). Read more - open to all

GCA to attend anniversary Four Oaks Trade Show

The Garden Centre Association (GCA) will be exhibiting at Four Oaks Trade Show this month (September 2022) and will be available to meet current and potential new members. Read more - open to all

Tammy Woodhouse, GCA Chairman

Two new sectors for Glee 2023

Glee 2023, 27 – 29 June at the NEC, restyles itself ‘The International Festival for Garden, Leisure and Pet’ with an extra hall and two new product sectors. Read more - members only

LOFA and The Landscape Show team up

LOFA and the Landscape Show have announced the start of a ‘great partnership’ championing the outdoor industry Read more - members only

Autumn Fair 2022 returns with the limelight on sustainability

With the best in UK retail under one roof, Autumn Fair is back shining a spotlight on sustainability, and championing brands who are committed to making positive and impactful changes via its Sustainability Trail which runs across all Home, Gift, Fashion, and Design & Source sectors. Read more - open to all

Stock overhang dominates Solex

Retailers were taking advantage of some great deals at Solex to fund their own summer sales.  Solex 2023 will be in May, or will it? Read more - members only

Awards announced at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2022

Gardens created for a disabled children’s charity; to raise awareness for the conflict in Ukraine and a planting starter kit for home-workers have won awards on the opening day of the 2022 RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival. Read more - open to all

Allensmore Nurseries wins Best Stand Display at National Plant Show

Allensmore Nurseries has been awarded Best Stand Display following the end of the National Plant Show 2022 in Stoneleigh Park, Coventry while Ball won The Visitor Vote. Read more - open to all

HTA President, Boyd Douglas-Davies with exhibitors from Allensmore Nurseries.

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