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  • Share Your Expertise: Join Our Network of Industry Thought Leaders GLEE are excited to launch an online guest contributor program. This initiative aims to provide valuable advice and insights on trade ...
  • The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped the way people approached life, and one surprising beneficiary of this shift was the gardening industry. As lockdowns confined individuals to their homes, garden centres ...
  • Pengelly Garden Centre’s Sarah Daniel, the fortunate winner of Glee’s £1,000 registration incentive at the 2023 show, has embraced her prize in a unique and community-focused way. Hailing from Cornwal ...
  • As the garden retail sector gears up for a new September edition of Glee (10th – 12th September, NEC Brimingham), including a half century celebration for the leading annual exhibition, it has been co ...
  • Following a short hiatus, the leaders in hand, garden, contractors, agricultural, landscaping and professional tools, Spear & Jackson, is confirmed to return to the 2024 edition of Glee. The Sheffield ...
  • In the past 50 years, Glee has seen thousands of exhibitors pass through its doors, with hundreds of thousands of new products launched since the show’s humble beginnings in 1974. To celebrate the new ...
  • The exhibitor list for the 2024 edition of Glee – the leading trade exhibition for the garden retail sector (10th – 12th September, NEC Birmingham) - is rapidly expanding with the confirmation that An ...
  • Lancashire entrepreneur and Glee 2021 New Product Showcase winner Gemma Connolly, who’s created a unique brand of edible greeting cards for dogs Scoff Paper, has secured major backing from BBC Dragons ...
  • In the midst of escalating energy costs and the race toward net-zero targets, the gardening community is leading the charge with innovative solutions. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has set forth ...
  •   After much consideration and having listened to extensive industry feedback, we will be changing the date of Glee from 25–27 June to 10–12 September at the NEC Birmingham! Event director Matthew Mei ...
  • In the dynamic realm of garden retail, there's immense potential to boost sales of eco-friendly products, regardless of store size. As consumers are increasingly starting to prioritise ethical and env ...
  • Glee takes ultimate pride in bringing together the entire garden retail ecosystem each year. Now, following market-wide feedback and insight, it has been confirmed that Glee 2024 will take place in Se ...
  • In recent years, sustainability has become more than just a trend; it's a driving force in the world of gardening and garden centres. Consumers are increasingly making choices based on eco-friendly pr ...
  • The urgency of adopting sustainable practices and products has never been more prominent across various sectors, and this includes garden centres. As consumers increasingly prioritize sustainability, ...
  • The urgency to make lifestyle shifts and adopt sustainable business practices has never been more critical. Sustainability is no longer a buzzword; it's a top priority for consumers and businesses wor ...
  • Bents Garden & Home, a family-run business located in Warrington, has evolved into a thriving destination garden centre. Under the leadership of Managing Director Matthew Bent, the management team has ...
  •   An interview with Kevin Burgess, Leon Boots   After launching Leon Boots at Glee in 2021, Director, Kevin Burgess, tells us about their fantastic new ultra lightweight boot. The father and son busin ...
  • Glee celebrates circularity through our partnership with Flow, Design & Build who are instrumental in supporting us to build the Glee show. Together we’re creating a better future by rethinking sustai ...
  •   2024 Garden and Outdoor Living Trends Tune in as TrendBible’s Madeleine Ritchie introduces the three outdoor living personas you need to know for 2024, including tips on how multi-faceted, versatile ...
  •   An interview with Madeline Ritchie, TrendBible Catch up on Glee TV’s exclusive interview with Visual Trend Researcher Madeline Ritchie as she highlights key upcoming trends.   Other Glee TV episodes ...
  • With over 40 years of experience within the garden retail sector, countless volunteer roles at the heart of the industry and a new venture – The Boyd Partnership – Boyd Douglas-Davies has now added Gl ...
  • The second of Glee’s new-for-2023 registration incentives saw one lucky attendee win £1,000 to spend at the show. The lucky recipient was Sarah Daniel from Pengelly Garden Centre in Cornwall, who has ...
  • Glee 2023 in Review

    01 Aug 2023
    The future of garden retailing takes shape and its resilience is proven As the doors closed on this year’s edition of Glee, the international festive for garden, leisure and pet demonstrated the conti ...
  • The winners of the 2023 New Product Awards have been announced! The awards ceremony, that took place on day 2 of Glee (28th June, NEC Birmingham), is a celebration of the most innovative new products ...
  • The winners of the 2023 Buyers Power List Awards have been announced! The awards ceremony, taking place on day one of Glee (27th June, NEC Birmingham), is a celebration of the retailers making an impa ...
  • In this interview, Rob Sproule, the Founder of Dig Marketing, shares valuable insights on how independent garden retail businesses can harness the power of digital marketing to increase their online v ...
  • Green Heart brings plants to the forefront

    19 Jun 2023 Kimberley Hornby
    Glee’s Green Heart has become a must-see part of the annual garden retail exhibition with growers bringing plants to the fore at the NEC (27th -29th June).  A leading showcase of both UK and internati ...
  • Home, Gift & Clothing will shine at Glee 2023

    15 Jun 2023 Kimberley Hornby
    This year’s edition of Glee - the International Festival for Garden, Leisure and Pet (27th-29th June 2023, NEC Birmingham) – will see a whole new pavilion devoted to Home, Gift & Clothing, where retai ...
  • Pet and Animal Wellbeing at Glee

    13 Jun 2023 Kimberley Hornby
    With Glee just weeks away (27th-29th June 2023, NEC Birmingham), -the show’s sector PAW – Pet and Animal Wellbeing - will bring pet care to the forefront with the best pet suppliers presenting the lat ...
  • Garden retail stores play an important role in promoting sustainable horticultural practices. The Horticultural Trade Association supports the industry's sustainability efforts  through insightful res ...