Associations
12/09/2019
Boyd Douglas-Davies appointed as HTA President
The AGM of the HTA, which took place at Glee, saw the appointment of Boyd Douglas-Davies as HTA President. Boyd…
09/09/2019
Simpsons named as Scotland’s best destination garden centre
The GCA has recognised Simpsons Garden Centre as the best destination garden centre in Scotland. That makes it four years…
28/08/2019
Plants lead strong July garden centre performance
The strong year for garden centre sales across the country continued in July, with year to date comparisons up on…
17/08/2019
Haskins sees two members in the Rising Stars top 10
Two Members of the Haskins team have reached the Top 10 in the GCA’s Rising Stars programme. The GCA programme…
16/08/2019
GCA members encouraged to do their bit to reduce plastic waste
The GCA is encouraging its members to do what they can to help reduce the amount of plastic going to…
06/08/2019
GCA sees record numbers of new members join
The GCA has seen a record number of new members join in 2019 – with 10 signing up so far…
31/07/2019
Garden centre sales still 10% up for year despite weak June
A wetter more overcast June meant garden centre sales were 2% down on last year for the month of June,…
17/07/2019
GCA announces North Thames award winners
The GCA has unveiled its winners for the North Thames region during a presentation at Poplars Garden Centre. Perrywood Garden…
22/05/2019
Easter heatwave sees furniture and barbecue sales rise
Sales of furniture and barbecues were up 28.36% compared to the same month the previous year (2018), according to the…
10/04/2019
GCA Trust announces two candidates for IGCA
The GCA Trust has selected Emma Lamb from Barton Grange and Sam Clark from Cowell’s to attend this year’s IGCA…
25/03/2019
Inspiration, top tips and practical advice at the HTA Catering Conference
This year’s HTA Catering Conference takes place on Wednesday 3 July at Horticulture House in Oxfordshire. Packed full of top…
11/03/2019
GCA inspectors team strengthened by Jane Lawler
The GCA has this month welcomed Jane Lawler as its new inspector. Jane has more than 35 years’ experience in…
25/02/2019
Barometer of Trade reports positive start to 2019
Garden centres saw a positive start to 2019 according to the GCA Barometer of Trade report. Houseplant and outdoor plant…
20/02/2019
Sustainability Matters HTA event announced
The HTA has announced a one-day event titled ?Sustainability Matters?. It’ll take place at Horticulture House in Oxfordshire on Tuesday…
13/02/2019
Gina Hinde appointed as marketing manager at LOFA
Gina Hinde has taken up the post of marketing manager at the Leisure and Outdoor Furniture Association (LOFA). Before this…
06/02/2019
Applications now open for GCA Rising Stars programmes
GCA members are being encouraged to put forward employees for two Rising Stars programmes in 2019. ? The GCA will…
28/01/2019
GCA sets the gold standard with its annual conference
The GCA has said its annual conference at Luton Hoo Hotel was a record-breaking success. ? The conference had more…
23/01/2019
GCA reveals its ?Garden Centres of Excellence? winners
The GCA has revealed the winners of its most prestigious awards at its annual conference. This includes its 10 Garden…
16/01/2019
Matthew Brown to talk improving businesses to GCA conference delegates
Retail futurist Matthew Brown joins the line-up of speakers at GCA annual conference. ? Matthew will be providing best practice…
15/01/2019
An afternoon of ?orsein around in aid of Greenfingers
Garden centre and horticultural industry staff are asked to sign up for a fundraising event at the GCA annual conference.?Teams…