March 2025 column by Peter Burks GCA CEO
March 17, 2025
No Comments
We were very grateful last year as an industry for the non-gardening areas of our members’ businesses standing up and performing. I include in this,
Garden Centres
Garden Centre Association members recorded ‘a steady start to the year’
February 25, 2025
No Comments
January’s Barometer of Trade (BoT) figures released by the Garden Centre Association (GCA) today (January 24, 2025) reveal members recorded ‘a steady start to the
More government support is needed in horticulture
February 17, 2025
No Comments
Apprenticeships are a great way to attract new talent to any industry. The combination of hands-on experience and classroom learning helps individuals understand what it
The Greenfingers Charity confirms the return of the Dragon Boat Race & Wing Walk challenges
February 17, 2025
No Comments
The Greenfingers Charity is thrilled to announce the return of two of its most exhilarating fundraising events for 2025 – the Dragon Boat Race and
GIMA Buyer Connect event with Blue Diamond
February 15, 2025
No Comments
GIMA is excited to unveil that the upcoming ‘Buyer Connect’ event will provide an exclusive opportunity for members to engage directly with the buying team
Dig secures £75k investment from Dragon’s Den
February 15, 2025
No Comments
A gardening concept has been awarded £75,000 by Sara Davies of Dragon’s Den. Wiltshire-based Dig, which was founded by garden designer, Alex Hollingsworth and Henry
Latest Stories
Licensing matters at Autumn Fair
June 25, 2025
The UK’s largest B2B trade show for Home, Gift & Fashion, Autumn Fair, returns to the NEC Birmingham from 7–10 September 2025, facilitating fit-for-business partnerships
Autumn Fair Task Team pledges to Save the High Street
June 25, 2025
Autumn Fair has announced an all-star Task Team of retail experts to support its Retail Makeover Mission campaign including award-winning independent retailers, visual merchandising experts,
First time exhibitors line up to join Autumn Fair
June 25, 2025
Autumn Fair, the UK’s largest B2B retail trade show for Home, Gift & Fashion of the season taking place at the NEC Birmingham from 7–10
Garden Surfaces That Balance Safety and Natural Appeal
June 22, 2025
Creating an outdoor space that supports safe play while preserving natural beauty is a growing priority for families and garden designers. Play areas are more
GCA Column by CEO, Peter Burks
June 12, 2025
As the gardening season recedes, and with it the peak sales period for most garden centres, it’s a good time to have a look at
showUP and TRENDS UP WEST announce collaboration
May 27, 2025
Dutch trade event showUP andThe German lifestyle show TRENDS UP WEST (TUW) have entered a partnership aimed at increasing the visibility of both events and