Garden Centre Retail

13/11/2023

The Retail Trust’s respect retail campaign is being launched during the annual Respect for Shopworkers Week (13-19 November) this year, which was founded by the shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw and is now supported by a wide range of retail stakeholders.

Staff from over 200 retailers, including Tesco, H&M, Co-op and John Lewis, have spoken out against the shocking wave of assaults and theft that is making them feel unsafe, anxious and likely to quit the industry.

The new research by the charity for UK retail workers the Retail Trust revealed attacks on shop staff are worsening amidst rising levels of in-store crime.

The new research by the charity for UK retail workers the Retail Trust revealed attacks on shop staff are worsening amidst rising levels

03/11/2023

Retailers are helping consumers live more sustainable lives despite cost-of-living challenge.

The BRC’s Climate Action Roadmap Showcase celebrates the best sustainability initiatives by retailers, showing how the industry is working

02/11/2023

The latest GRIDSERVE Electric Retail Hub has opened at Dobbies Leicester, as part of a long term partnership between the charging company and garden centre to increase the number of High Power charging locations across the UK.

The latest GRIDSERVE Electric Retail Hub has opened at Dobbies Leicester, as part of a long term partnership

30/10/2023

Squire’s Garden Centres has announced two forthcoming internal appointments, with the promotion of Ross McEwan to Group Retail Operations Manager and Ricky Bowness to Group Purchasing Manager.

Squire’s Garden Centres has announced two forthcoming internal appointments, with the promotion of Ross McEwan and Ricky Bowness

23/10/2023

September’s GCA Barometer of Trade figures have just been released and they show it was a ‘good month’ for members with an already ‘strong’ start to Christmas sales.

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September's GCA Barometer of Trade (BoT) figures have just been released and they show it was a ‘good month’ for members

11/10/2023

Have you seen the latest issue of Garden Centre Retail?

In the October issue, which we billed as a Sustainability Special, we heard from Colin Curran of Kirktown Garden Centre & Restaurant about their investment into solar panels, EV chargers and a full kitchen upgrade.

Read more from page 22 onwards here:

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05/10/2023

Wildlife specialist brand CJ Wildlife has announced its partnership with Hillier Garden Centres, one of the leading names in growing and horticultural retail.

Wildlife specialist brand CJ Wildlife has announced its partnership with Hillier Garden Centres in all 22 stores countrywide

02/10/2023

The HTA has joined forces with the BRC and other major retailers to call for action on the escalating crisis of retail crime.

In 2022, the HTA estimated £16 million worth of garden centre turnover had been lost to retail crime over the last 12 months.

Read more on the retail crime crisis here:

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has joined forces with the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and other major retailers

28/09/2023

Work is underway at the expansion at Laylocks Garden Centre in Cotheridge near Worcester. The aim is to open the new development in March 2024.

The Laylocks Garden Centre expansion will lead to the centre having more than 650sqm of retail space. This includes an expanded restaurant and a brand-new layout with an entrance. There will also be a newly developed plant and landscape area.

The centre is also promising a larger home & lifestyle department and a bigger Christmas department. This is “to make the festive season as magical as possible”.

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Work is underway at the expansion at Laylocks Garden Centre in Cotheridge near Worcester with aims to open to the public in 2024

27/09/2023

The Garden Centre Retail Sustainability Special is out today!

Covering topics such as food waste, solar panels the plastic packaging tax and a lot more, the October issue showcases why garden centres are in the perfect position to be sustainable pioneers in the world of retail.

As always, we'd appreciate any and all feedback.

Read Garden Centre Retail October 2023 by Eljays44 on Issuu and browse thousands of other publications on our platform. Start here!

26/09/2023

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co has completed the sale of Wellingborough Garden Centre in Great Doddington, Northamptonshire to the Howard Family.

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co has completed the sale of Wellingborough Garden Centre in Great Doddington

26/09/2023

Retailers could have offered 12,000 more apprenticeships over the past year if it was not for the Government’s failure to reform the Apprenticeship Levy, according to a survey by the British Retail Consortium (BRC).

The industry took on approximately 17,000 apprenticeships in that period, meaning Levy reform could boost this by 70%.

Retailers could've offered 12,000 more apprenticeships over past year, if not for the Government’s failure to reform apprenticeship levy

19/09/2023

The GCA Barometer of Trade (BoT) figures for August have revealed an ‘excellent month’ with members seeing an uplift in 11 of the 13 categories recorded by the organisation (2023).

The GCA Barometer of Trade (BoT) figures for August have revealed an ‘excellent month’ with members seeing an uplift in 11 of 13 categories

18/09/2023

Is buying British important to you? We're on a mission with Made in Britain to find out the views from the garden retailers in the UK. We'd appreciate you taking two minutes to fill out our survey:

With Garden Centre Retail's November issue is a small Made in Britain Supplement, in which we want to explore the benefits of buying British made products.

15/09/2023

From occasional use to becoming part of our daily lives over the last two years, the QR could continue to prove useful to retailers. Read all about the rise of the QR code here:

From occasional use to becoming part of our daily lives over the last two years, the QR could continue to prove useful to retailers.

14/09/2023

ONE BIKE, 900 MILES AND ONE DAFT GEORDIE FOR TWO AMAZING CHARITIES – MARTIN COWELL RIDES TYNE TO RHINE

From 15th to 22nd September, Martin Cowell of Cowell's Garden Centre in Newcastle, is cycling 900 miles passing through seven countries to help celebrate his 50th year and to raise vital funds for two of his favourite charities: Greenfingers Charity and True Colours Theatre CIO Foundation.

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From 15th to 22nd September, Martin Cowell of Cowell’s Garden Centre in Newcastle, is cycling 900 miles passing through seven countries

11/09/2023

When it comes to online retailing, garden centres have a distinct set of priorities and requirements than many other industries. Imagery is essential, but so is context. Alexandre de Vigan, CEO of Nfinite believes CGI is an opportunity for garden retailers.

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08/09/2023

Here's 10 reasons why your business should exhibit at the Garden Centre Expo if you're targeting the garden retail sector: https://buff.ly/3Z3XR9J