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Review of business rates process could lead to red tape headache, says MSC
06/05/2022
Review of business rates process could lead to red tape headache, says MSC
Business rates professionals at rural business operations specialists Malcolm Scott Consultants have raised concerns about the pressure ratepayers are set…
Garden centres reminded to ensure they are registered for business rates relief
28/04/2021
Garden centres reminded to ensure they are registered for business rates relief
Business rates specialists at Malcolm Scott Consultants have issued a reminder to retail, leisure and hospitality operators to update themselves…
Gardening grows Christmas cheer in tough times
10/12/2020
Gardening grows Christmas cheer in tough times
The positive relationship people built with gardening as they navigated lockdown continues to flourish as temperatures drop. Almost three million new people took up gardening during 2020 and as their…
Johnsons Garden Centre Sales Division celebrates record-breaking year
28/09/2020
Johnsons Garden Centre Sales Division celebrates record-breaking year
One of the UK’s leading commercial nurseries, Johnsons of Whixley is celebrating a record-breaking year within its Garden Centre Sales…
Four marketing ideas for your garden business
16/06/2020
Four marketing ideas for your garden business
With the easing of the lockdown, now could be a great time to start thinking of ways to improve your…
Technology & The Changing Face of Garden Retail
16/10/2019
Technology & The Changing Face of Garden Retail
With more and more customers wanting to order products from their mobile devices not having to move from their sofas,…
Here’s how Squires Garden Centres use social media
03/10/2019
Here’s how Squires Garden Centres use social media
Squire’s Garden Centre is a successful family owned horticulture business that serves the local community. There are 16 Squires Garden…
Keeping your garden centre on trend in a digital era
02/10/2019
Keeping your garden centre on trend in a digital era
As garden retail endures to thrive, the future of the trade looks promising. Matthew Mein, Glee Event Director, said: “The…
The Wyevale Effect – How has the selling of all 145 Wyevale Garden Centres effected the industry?
28/09/2019
The Wyevale Effect – How has the selling of all 145 Wyevale Garden Centres effected the industry?
GCR recently caught up with garden centres across the country, investigating how the sale of all 145 Wyevale Garden Centres…
Is your garden centre doing enough to tackle mental health?
25/09/2019
Is your garden centre doing enough to tackle mental health?
The WHO predicts that by 2020 depression will be the second largest single cause of ill health in the world.…
Why Social Media Is Essential for Your Garden Centre
23/09/2019
Why Social Media Is Essential for Your Garden Centre
GCR recently spoke with Nick Burrows, the Chief Exec at Notcutts, to see how they’re taking advantage of the business…
Direct purchasing from China made easy with new joint venture
15/08/2019
Direct purchasing from China made easy with new joint venture
China Direct UK, formed by Frank Sandford, Neville Stein and head of the China Horticultural Association, Larry Lee will help…
Wyevale Garden Centres sells two more
30/07/2019
Wyevale Garden Centres sells two more
Wyevale Garden Centres (WGC) announce the sale of two centres in two separate transactions. Springfield Garden Centre is being sold…
‘Brexit worries’ cause nervous Brits to prepare for Christmas early
24/07/2019
‘Brexit worries’ cause nervous Brits to prepare for Christmas early
A Christmas Tree business has reported a 112% increase in sales as nervous Brits stockpile for the Christmas period ahead…
Why garden centres are a good investment
24/07/2019
Why garden centres are a good investment
Simon Quinton Smith gives an overview as to why garden centres in the UK are a good investment. Garden centres…
Wyevale Garden Centres sells further six centres to Blue Diamond
23/07/2019
Wyevale Garden Centres sells further six centres to Blue Diamond
Wyevale Garden Centres (WGC) announce the sale of six centres to Blue Diamond. This follows the sale of eight centres…
Wyevale Garden Centres sells Podington Garden Centre to Cherry Lane
26/06/2019
Wyevale Garden Centres sells Podington Garden Centre to Cherry Lane
Wyevale Garden Centres [WGC] announce that Podington Garden Centre has been sold to Cherry Lane Garden Centre [CLGC]. The sale…
Coolings collects award at the KEiBAs
26/06/2019
Coolings collects award at the KEiBAs
Coolings wins Commitment to the Environment Award at this year’s Kent Excellence in Business Awards. Coolings Nurseries has committed to…
Stewarts Garden Centres researching recycling initiatives
21/06/2019
Stewarts Garden Centres researching recycling initiatives
Stewarts Garden Centres is looking at ways of increasing the amount of waste it recycles. Over the last 12 months,…
Wyevale Garden Centres agrees sale of 11 centres
19/06/2019
Wyevale Garden Centres agrees sale of 11 centres
Wyevale Garden Centres today announces the sale of 11 garden centres in four separate transactions to British Garden Centres, The…