As the peat-free ban comes into force in growing media and the market moves to more peat-free products, consumer education will be a priority for Bathgate to ensure gardeners have a positive experience as they transition. Peat-free compost has a PR job to do with the...
British Garden Centres has partnered with Osprey Charging, one of the UK’s largest and leading electric vehicle (EV) charging networks, to increase access to public charging at its stores, supporting residents, businesses and visitors with reliable EV infrastructure....
Dobbies has announced its leadership team for its new flagship store in Antrim. This comes ahead of the store opening in October 2023. Appointed as General Manager, Ken Ferguson will lead a 120-strong team of full and part-time team members at the new 110,000sq ft...
Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) Director of Public Affairs, Jennifer Pheasey, gave evidence to the House of Lords Inquiry into the development of horticulture this week. The year-long Special Inquiry is a chance for the voice, value, and profile of...
Timber garden furniture, outdoor structures and GYO specialist, Zest unveiled a whole series of innovations at Glee 2023, describing the show as ‘fabulous.’ Managing director, Steve Morgan explained, “We had several new initiatives to share with the trade including...
Members of the Garden Centre Association (GCA) in the South Thames region are celebrating after picking up awards during a presentation evening yesterday (Tuesday, July 4, 2023) at Castle Gardens in Dorset. Garden Centre of the Year in the Destination Garden Centre...
Over the last six decades, Hozelock has become a leading garden centre brand – and it has plans to continue its influence with a focus on sustainability, as head of marketing Chris Hodges explains. How was the brand first founded? The brand was first founded in 1959...
In today's competitive market, effective advertising is crucial for businesses to thrive. Garden centres, in particular, can greatly benefit from HFE printed banners as a powerful tool to capture the attention of potential customers. These eye-catching banners offer...
Over half of retail workers (52%) say the rising cost-of-living is impacting their mental health, according to a new report by industry charity the Retail Trust revealing a rise in incidents of staff theft, suicidal employees and abusive customers. More than 1,500...
Trusted Heritage and New Ownership Kimbolton Fireworks has always been a trusted brand of consumer fireworks and a gem of the UK firework industry. Its reputation received a significant boost in 2022 under the new ownership of Celtic Fireworks Ltd – one of the...
Live for Tweed is a family run business with a goal to save tweed garments of all types from being discarded in landfills. We oppose the concept of fast fashion, believing that well-crafted garments should stand the test of time, which is why we do our part to extend...
There has been a growing interest in sustainable gardening, with gardeners across the nation looking to limit the use of chemicals in favour of organic and natural solutions to help maintain and care for their outdoor space, leading to an increased demand for natural...
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