Boost your Houseplant sales this autumn/winter
October 21, 2024
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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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GCA Column by Peter Burks
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As we head into the ‘Golden Quarter’ for giftware retailers, a tag that I had never heard until recently, although everyone in the industry knows
Dobbies to close 17 stores
October 7, 2024
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The UK’s largest garden chain, Dobbies, has announced a raft of store closures, with 17 ‘unprofitable’ shops set to close as part of a restructuring
Glee’s 50-year heroes unveiled at anniversary show
September 16, 2024
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As Glee marked its monumental 50th anniversary last week, its 50-year heroes were revealed on the show floor. Voted for by Glee’s retailer and supplier
Potr scoops 2024 GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund
September 10, 2024
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Potr, the creators of the world’s first flat-packed, self-watering planters, has been announced as the winners of this year’s prestigious GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund,
Tom Allen to host the 2024 GIMA Awards
September 3, 2024
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Comedian, presenter and Sunday Times bestselling author, Tom Allen, has been confirmed as the host of the 2024 GIMA Awards. Taking to the stage on
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