GCA Column by Peter Burks
November 15, 2024
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Another year draws to a close and as usual there have been both highs and lows to celebrate and endure. The recent budget being a
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GIMA 2024 Award winners
November 9, 2024
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GIMA has announced the winners of the prestigious 2024 GIMA Awards which was held on the evening of 7th November at Celtic Manor Resort in
Boost Christmas sales: make the most of free SfE promotional material
November 4, 2024
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As the green industry prepares to enter its poinsettia peak, Stars for Europe (SfE), the pan-European poinsettia marketing initiative, is offering a raft of new materials to
Catering and Christmas boost Garden Centre Sales
October 30, 2024
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The Greeting Card Association’s (GCA) latest Barometer of Trade (BoT) has reported that catering served up the best results for September. Seven of the 13
GCA hosts free retail security webinar for members
October 23, 2024
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Three retail security specialists will speak to Garden Centre Association (GCA) members at a free webinar on the topic next month (November 2024). The online
Boost your Houseplant sales this autumn/winter
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There is a distinct chill in the air as the nights start drawing in and the leaves turn colour and start to fall. For garden
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