Bulgaria-based Stefan Rusenov, one of the founders of the European Garden Business Directory, is keen to consolidate everything related to European gardening into one database, saying: “We wanted everybody in Europe, when looking for some garden product to find it in one place” Launched two years ago, the consumer-facing online directory features all kinds of
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GIMA Director, Vicky Nuttall writes As a year of turmoil draws to a close, it’s important to reflect on the outstanding achievements our industry has made in the face of the worst global health and economic crisis of our lifetime. Despite challenges that, this time last year, would have been unimaginable, I am immensely proud
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As part of its ongoing mission to become a more environmentally responsible business, Ivyline, the leading UK supplier of inspired collections for the garden and home, has confirmed that it has taken significant steps to reduce plastic within its packaging for end-user products. Like many suppliers, Ivyline utilised single-use plastic to safely package products to
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There is no question that poinsettias are well recognised as the ‘Christmas flower’ with droves of buyers bringing these colourful bracts into their homes throughout the festive season. This year, however, retailers have an unrivaled opportunity to bring poinsettia to the attention of even more customers as the popularity of houseplants continues to skyrocket. Here,
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The UK garden industry is well placed to be an engine of ‘green economic growth’ says the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), as it publishes positive industry monthly sales figures (up 25% v Sept 19) and a new consumer trend analysis report detailing changing consumer behaviours and how they’re here to stay. Keeping garden centres open
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DIY multiple retailer, B&Q, has opened a further 61 stores, including those in Cardiff, Manchester and Aberdeen, following on from the 14 it re-opened earlier in April. The group has introduced “social distancing controls”, such as capping the number of customers in-store. The development increases the likelihood that garden centres, which compete with DIY stores
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