Latest Articles

Loading
  • 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 ...
  • Chelsea Flower Show

    17 May 2023
    The Chelsea Flower Show is an iconic event in the horticultural world and provides a unique opportunity for garden retail businesses to be inspired by those at the top of their game. It is held annual ...
  • The Guardian reported that “the production of UK-grown and marketed tomatoes has fallen from 134,000 tonnes in 1990 to 68,000 tonnes in 2021, and now accounts for just 17% of total UK supply.”   Accor ...
  • As the garden retail sector ramps up activity ahead of the International Festival of Garden, Leisure and Pet, Glee 2023 – taking place at the NEC in late June (27th – 29th) – the team has been busy be ...
  • Many garden centres celebrate Mother’s Day with the traditional afternoon tea. The invention of afternoon tea is attributed to the seventh Duchess of Bedford, Anna Maria Russell sometime around 1840. ...
  • The idea is not new, there is already a lot of research about the impact of gardens on our mental health and wellbeing. But the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is taking a step further by developing ...
  • In just four months the international garden retail, leisure and pet sectors will come together under one roof in the shape of Glee 2023.  An unrivalled platform for growth, networking, sourcing and i ...
  • There's no doubt that gardening is a popular hobby, 87% of UK households have a garden and the amount spent on gardening products is expected to reach over £6.5 billion by 2025.   Google search about ...
  • Online registration for the International Festival of Garden, Leisure and Pet, Glee 2023 – taking place at the NEC in late June (27th – 29th) - is now live. Join the show to see over 400 established a ...
  • In an exciting move, Michael Perry – better known as Mr Plant Geek – will be joining Glee 2023 (27th – 29th June, NEC Birmingham) as the exhibition’s first ever ‘ambassador’. In his new role, Michael ...
  • New dog products to add to your range

    18 Jan 2023 By Jennifer Ester, Freelance Writer
    By Jennifer Ester, Freelance Writer   The UK spends a whopping £10 billion per year in total on their dogs, with the average owner reportedly spending around £92 in 2021 on their four-legged friends ( ...
  • The International Festival for Garden, Leisure and Pet will expand crucial product sectors at the 2023 event (27th – 29th June, NEC Birmingham). Renowned for years as the ‘must-visit’ show for garden ...
  • Immersive content has become a hugely popular part of Glee’s annual offering and, this year, a fantastic, brand-new live project will bring industry rising stars to the fore, through the mentor-led, t ...
  •   This video features Jessica Dabel, Brand Manager of Meadow View Stone, the Glee 2022 New Product Award winner in the Landscaping and Garden Buildings category, with its Apine Collection in large bag ...
  •   Dymak is a Danish company, specialised in ceramic products and it was at Glee for the first time this summer. It has a lean business model, with locally based Sourcing Specialists and a global reach ...
  •   Panacea is often associated with decorative garden metal work, but they're embracing the sustainability trend and working with new materials like bamboo. "Panacea is known for its product innovation ...
  • Glee, the international ‘festival’ for the garden, leisure and pet sector, has had a makeover with new branding revealed ahead of the 2023 event (27th – 29th June, NEC Birmingham). Having undergone a ...
  •   It's important to have a clear sustainability strategy, and invest in training both for staff and customers. Mark Portman, Managing Director of Evergreen Garden Care, talks with our content editor, ...
  •   It's important to excite customers about new products, and nurture the enthusiasm of a new generation of gardeners. Jenny Douthwaite, Director of Primeur and President of The Garden Industry Manufac ...
  •   Sustainable products are becoming increasingly popular and driving business growth. Rodney Slater, Director of Deco Pak, told our Content Editor, Lina Vaz, that a range of products made from recycle ...
  • Dobbies new flagship store

    16 Nov 2022 By Lina Vaz, Content Editor at Hyve Group plc
    Dobbies has just opened a new flagship store in Tewkesbury this month. We spoke with Graeme Jenkins, chief executive of Dobbies Garden Centres about this milestone for the business.     The opening of ...
  •   How to bring the excitement of instore customer experience to ecommerce? What should your business be investing on to boost online presence and drive growth? How about social media? Lynsey Sweales, ...