GCA column by Peter Burks, GCA CEO
April 16, 2024
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Everybody who has worked in our industry for any length of time knows that it is very resilient to external economic factors and that the
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Ben Harrison is new GCA Chairman
April 2, 2024
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The Garden Centre Association (GCA) has announced its Chairman Elect for 2024/25. Ben Harrison, who is Operations Director of Haskins Garden Centres, is stepping into
Navigating the current challenges in garden retail
March 20, 2024
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Retail and economic challenges, sustainability, and adaptation to changing market dynamics were just some of the key topics that were explored at the annual GIMA
Bolster spring sales with exclusive Apta garden centre deals
March 20, 2024
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As the spring season unfolds, garden centres will want to ensure they have the right stock to entice customers back time and time again. Apta
Peter Beales Roses to unveil ‘With Courage’ at RHS Chelsea
March 20, 2024
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Leading grower Peter Beales Roses will unveil Rosa ‘With Courage’ at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May – an exquisite new bloom that’s poised
GCA Barometer of Trade: February 2024
March 19, 2024
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The Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) Barometer of Trade (BoT) report for February 2024 saw clothing romp ahead at +20.9% with catering just behind at +19.55%
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