Ziggle, a leading provider of high-quality baby and toddler accessories, is excited to announce the launch of its new line of baby sunhats. Read more - open to all

Embracing the magic of the season, the new Autumn/Winter 2025 collection from Ivyline is set to be a curated blend of elegance and style. Read more - open to all

Bents and Cowells top the first day’s awards at the 2018 GCA conference. Also prominent were Fairways of Ashbourne, Stratford and Barton Grange Garden Centres. Read more - members only

The majority of garden centres say Christmas sales were up but competition is increasing and December sales were disappointing for some. Read more - members only

Latest figures from the GCA Barometer of trade show how revenue from gifts and Christmas lines doubled in October. Outdoor plant sales were also good. Read more - members only

If August is wet plant sales prosper. If it is dry garden furniture sales do well. Last month was different. It was wet and dry in different areas and both categories flourished according to the latest GCA figures. But long term trend shows the proportional fall of traditional gardening. Read more - members only

Sunshine Garden Centre and Van Hage are the best GCA outdoor living retailers.  Cowell’s and Bents are the best for plants. Read more - members only

The GCA has named 13 regional winners in their annual Christmas display competition.  To see where to go to see the best displays. Read more - members only

2013 turned out to be another disappointing year in all three key sectors of the garden retail market – garden plants, garden care and garden leisure – with all three sectors showing a steady decline in the five years to 2013 covered by the Analysis. Read more - members only

New Giving & Living dates present new opportunities. The Giving & Living trade show will now take place from Sunday 18th – Tuesday 20th January 2026, in its usual venue, Westpoint in Exeter. Read more - open to all

Spring Fair, the UK’s largest retail trade show for Home, Gift & Fashion at the NEC Birmingham, opens on Sunday 2nd February celebrating 75 years heritage as well as double digit growth in exhibitor numbers for this year’s show, delivering unmatched newness, diversity and inspiration. Read more - open to all

Evergreen Christmas Trees, Wales, has won the accolade of providing the Christmas tree for Downing Street.  Santa Trees, Cornwall will provide the wreath for the door. Read more - open to all

Elho’s Good(s)Factory has completed the purchase of Ebertsankey as Fiskars focuses on its core consumer business. Read more - members only

The legal battle between Vivid Arts and Tom Chambers regarding allegations of design right infringement, copyright infringement and passing off has been resolved. Read more - members only

Believing that good buyers have not been given the recognition they deserve, Glee is asking you to nominate people or teams that might qualify as the country’s best buyers for awards being introduced at the show. Read more - members only

The latest figures from the GCA show 2014 was the best year for 4 years with December beating May as the biggest sales month of the year. Read more - members only

Notcutts is to open phase 2 of Wheatcroft garden centre. The centrepiece is “The Street Kitchen” themed restaurant where each van cooks a different type of cuisine. See more… Read more - members only