Highlights at Glee

For three days at the NEC, the garden retail industry did business face to face: buyers planning their 2027 ranges, suppliers opening new accounts and long-standing partners catching up. For the first time, Glee ran alongside Autumn Fair, bringing 23,600+ buyers from garden, home, gift and fashion retail together in one place. Thank you to every buyer, exhibitor and speaker who made it a show to remember. We'll see you again on 6–8 September 2027 at the NEC Birmingham.

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David Robinson, Dobbies Garden Centres

David Robinson, Dobbies Garden Centres

David Robinson spoke candidly about strategy at one of the UK's largest garden centre groups, from range decisions to what's next for Dobbies.

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The Talent Menu

The Talent Menu

Penny Cook and Ricky Towers set out practical ways to attract and keep good hospitality staff, a challenge that came up in conversation after conversation on the floor today.

Sam Dickson, A Year On at Squire's

Sam Dickson, A Year On at Squire's

Sam Dickson shared what she's learned in her first full trading cycle leading Squire's Garden Centres, and what's changing for 2027.

2026 New Product Awards

2026 New Product Awards

The winners of the 2026 New Product Awards have been revealed! From garden decoration to gifts, the awards celebrate the most innovative products in garden retail.

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From Veg Patch to River Cottage

From Veg Patch to River Cottage

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall spoke to a packed Centre Stage about reconnecting customers with where their food comes from and his collaboration with Seed Revolution.

Greenfingers Charity Draw

Greenfingers Charity Draw

Glee came dressed in its finest florals for the Greenfingers Charity Draw on Centre Stage, along with a world record attempt for the most people in floral print in one photograph.

We heard from

  • "Winning the New Product Showcase was a real highlight and made an already successful show even more memorable. Overall, Glee delivered exactly what we had hoped for"
    Nightlark
  • "It was great to receive such a large order on day one too, which settled the nerves and built up the confidence. We’re already booked to return for 2027 too, with a larger area to put to good use, all we learned this year."
    Pretty Wild Seeds
  • "Winning the New Product Award was a fantastic endorsement, but just as valuable were the conversations we had with retailers who could immediately see how charging can support revenue, dwell time and the wider customer experience.”
    ElectRoad

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