Garden Centre Retail – May 2015 issue
Garden Centre Retail – May 2015 issue
News centre:?A roundup of the latest news in the industry
Association news:?The HTA announces Valentine Warner as the keynote speaker at its catering conference; GCA figures show increasing popularity in non-traditional selling categories.
Made in Chelsea:?Liz Dobbs on how to take advantage of the Chelsea Flower Show buzz
The kids are alright:?Jane Perrone discusses how to turn your garden centre into a destination for those with children
Terrific tweets:?Doug Stewart suggests 10 ways to boost sales using Twitter
Getting the knowledge:?GCA chief executive Iain Wylie discusses the organisation?s innovative online learning tool, and why customer service is only going to become more important
The customer journey:?Mike Still on the importance of intuitive garden centre design in maximizing potential footfall
Let’s hear it from: General manger of Haskins Roundstone Nick Joad talks about life at the company?s largest garden centre
Food for thought:?Carr Farm Garden Centre in the Wirral has transformed its business via a new state-of-the-art catering offer
Plant focus:?Lucy Summers discusses how to differentiate your plant offering in order to turn your garden centre into a ?love brand?
Product news: Suppliers update us on all the latest happenings
How to sell: Geoff Hodge looks at candles and diffusers
Candles:?A selection of the latest candle products
Outdoor buildings:?Helping your customers find a home from home in their garden
Outdoor accessories:?A round-up of the latest outdoor garden accessories
Latest products:?All the leading products for the garden centre industry
Trading with: Garden Centre Retail speaks to Eden Greenhouses
Mollie on the shop floor:?This month GCR assistant editor Mollie Bennett gets a taste of at Squires garden centre in Washington, West Sussex
Staff room:?We shine a light on six industry personalities
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