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Bents revealed as finalist in local business awards

Bents revealed as finalist in local business awards

Warrington-based Bents Garden & Home has been announced as a finalist in the Best Retailer & E-Tailer category of the…
Review of business rates process could lead to red tape headache, says MSC

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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?

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

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

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

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

‘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

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

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

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

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

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,…
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