Expand your reach into the UK garden retail market at Glee, the industry's leading trade event. Connect with over 20,000 retail professionals, including buyers from garden centres, farm shops, DIY stores and independent retailers, all actively sourcing new products, brands and suppliers.
The UK & Ireland’s 76 million consumers spend more per capita on retail than almost any comparable European economy and they have a proven appetite for discovering new brands.
For international exhibitors, Glee offers direct access to one of the world’s most dynamic consumer markets.
£517b
total UK retail sales in 2024
£4.75b
UK gifting market value
£47b
women’s apparel market alone
2.6m
people employed in UK retail
75% of the UK within a three-hour drive
That's why Glee attracts buyers from across England, Scotland, and Wales, bringing together the UK's retail industry in one place.
140+ international air routes
Direct connections from major cities around the world via Birmingham Airport.
Airport, rail station and exhibition halls connected
The UK's most accessible exhibition venue for international exhibitors.
16,500 on-site parking spaces
Making attendance easy for retailers travelling from across Britain.
Hotels, restaurants and entertainment on-site
Arrive, exhibit, entertain clients, and sleep without leaving the area.
Speciality food and drink brands for garden centres and farm shops.
Dedicated support for international exhibitors
For international brands, exhibiting in a new market is a significant investment. Our dedicated support programme is designed to maximise your return from the moment you sign up - not just the four days you're on the show floor. You'll have a named, experienced account manager alongside every step of the way.
Chat to our Key International Development Director, Nihat Berktas
For over 10 years, Nihat has helped brands from around the world successfully enter the UK market through Glee. Fluent in multiple languages and passionate about international trade, he's here to support your journey.
For the first time ever, Glee and Autumn Fair are running side by side on 8-9 September to create Europe's largest retail event in the second half of the year. That means you'll reach 5,000+ brand new home, gift and fashion retailers actively sourcing garden products.
This co-location delivers more value for exhibitors and creates an unrivalled retail experience. Exhibit once, connect with two audiences, make twice the impact.
