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This year Glee will be home to its strongest pet contingent for many years. From the PetQuip Business Village that has doubled in size, to the wealth of UK and international exhibitors and the newly introduced Buyer Connect event, pet buyers and garden retailers will be spoilt for choice.  

With a recent report suggesting that 70% of UK garden centres now feature a dedicated pet care section, it is clear that the UK’s love for their pets shows no sign of slowing.  In fact, total spending on pet care in the UK reached a record high of around £5.08bn last year as the role…

One of the most innovative features at the annual Glee exhibition, the Retail Lab @ Glee – new for 2017 - has secured backing from a wide range of leading suppliers, who have come on board as ‘Preferred Supplier Partner’ and ‘Selected Supplier Partner’ of the Retail Lab’s four trend-lead areas.  Here, ‘Preferred Supplier Partner’ Elho’s Sales Manager UK & Ireland, David Nicholson tells us more about Elho’s plans for the Retail Lab @ Glee.

Can you tell us more about what products you will displaying?

We’ll be displaying a selection of Elho’s new and best-…

On Monday 11th September, Glee will be welcoming award-winning gardening journalist and TV presenter, Nick Bailey, to the stage as this year’s keynote speaker.

Leading not one, but three sessions as part of Glee’s ever-popular seminar programme, Nick’s keynote speech will focus on the latest emerging trends in gardens, how garden centres can utilise garden shows as a way of promotion, and the diverse ways that the younger generations can engage with horticulture.

With 25 years’ experience under his belt, Nick has carved out a career within both the…

Premier Decorations is excited to present its brand-new catalogue at GLEE this year which includes seven fresh ranges, over 500 brand-new products – plus over 140 sales extras with sensational offers to tempt consumers the entire year-round.

The company has more to offer the garden and outdoor trade than ever before, with a stunning collection of contemporary and stylish products, together with clever merchandising ideas which are guaranteed to capture imaginations across the board. The focus for this catalogue is definitely onhigh quality, yet Premier knows that everyone loves a…

All too often we hear of dogs with weight problems. Recent studies estimate that 52.7% of UK dogs are overweight or obese* – and UK vets agree, believing that approximately 50% of the pets they meet are overweight. This problem arises from dogs eating too much and not exercising enough.  UK dog owners need to take control, but for many it is difficult not to give in to those pleading, brown eyes! Dog owners associate giving treats with showing their love. But keeping your dog trim is vital to their health and wellbeing. Obese dogs live on average 2 years less than others, and their lives…

To build upon the success of their recently released new concept ranges, The Farplants Group create a new position.  Emma Glue joins as Trade Marketing Manager and is the latest addition to the Farplants team. 

Glue brings 7 years marketing experience, in logistical software and parcel services, to the newly created role. She will support Farplants’ growth plans with a focus on continuous innovation and initiatives to help retailers maximise sales. 

Glue is looking forward to being a part of Farplants’ future growth: “I am delighted to join a company with such a strong…

THE TEAM at Wyevale Nurseries are gearing up this month (August, 2017) ready for Glee from September 11 until 13 at the NEC in Birmingham.

The Hereford-based nurseries will be at the garden and outdoor living trade show to promote its new catalogue and to give attendees the chance to see its new plants for the coming year.

Adam Dunnett, Sales & Marketing Director at Wyevale Nurseries, said: “We are exhibiting at GLEE again this year armed with our Promotions Catalogue for 2018 and samples of the new promotions we have launched within it. 

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Bringing water to life

Flopro Garden and Lawn watering equipment combines functionality, ergonomic styling and fresh colours. Manufactured using the finest materials and latest technology, Flopro products are anti- leak, snap-fit with guaranteed durability and are compatible with major watering brands.

Flopro provides the complete watering solution for the beginner, the keen weekender, through to the demands of the professional gardener. The range covers not only hoses, carts and comprehensive accessories but also state of the art automatic solar systems, eco smart…

DRiBOX, a weather proof connection box for safely housing outdoor electrical plugs, has agreed a partnership with leading Outdoor Living supplier, La Hacienda, to target the garden centre arm of its growing trade business.  The initial launch will be at GLEE from 11-13th September, at the NEC.

Developed in 2012, by specialist lighting firm Festive Lights, the pioneering product is now exported to 37 countries and has a strong presence across the hardwaremarket, thanks to its varied applications for outdoor lighting, electrical hardware, gardening equipment, Christmas…

ONE OF the UK’s leading nurseries has unveiled a new concept in its 2018 promotional catalogue – the Taster Menu (August, 2017).

Wyevale Nurseries’ Taster Menu is a small range of plants, which have successfully been through the first phase of its new plants trial system, but haven’t yet gone into full scale production.  

Adam Dunnett, Sales & Marketing Director at Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford, said: “With product innovation a top priority, we are keen to bring new plant introductions to our customers as quickly as possible and are able to do this…

HOUSEPLANT sales were on the up at garden centres across the country in July (2017) according to the results of the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) Barometer of Trade (BoT) report.

Compared to the same month last year (2016), sales were up 13.95%. Other good sellers during the month included clothing, up 14.4% and catering, up 9.8%.

Iain Wylie, GCA Chief Executive, said: “It was great to see houseplant sales on the increase during July, however it couldn’t beat off the stiff competition from clothing sales, which have been the top seller for the third…

Kent & Stowe is an established and well-respected player in the garden tools market. As part of Westland Horticulture, they have benefited from major investment in new product development, resulting in market leading equipment which has generated incremental sales in key market sectors.

Garden tools for every gardener

With its unique heritage and history, Kent & Stowe tools have been built on tradition and crafted for life. The Garden Life Range of lightweight tools became an instant success and created a new sector for people from all walks of life who found this…

Following a string of successful appearances at a number of UK and European expos earlier this year, UK manufacturer Whitefurze Ltd will showcase its comprehensive garden range atSpoga+Gafa Cologne and Glee Birmingham this September. 

The Coventry based company is a long-standing exhibitor in Glee’s Garden Care hall and will now also showcase a full range of its core gardening products at the world’s leading garden trade event, Spoga+Gafa.  

With a strong history of reinvestment, the privately owned company has continued to bring new products and ranges…

European leading wildlife product and habitat designers, Wildlife World, has introduced an eco-friendly bird feeder, the Eco Beacon, to its growing range of products for small birds.

Wildlife World has extensive knowledge of all species and their preferred nesting and feeding habits, and has applied this to the design and creation of all of its products.

The new Eco Beacon bird feeder is another example of this. Made from recycled ‘second life’ plastic, the Eco Beacon is kind to the planet and is designed and manufactured in the UK. An Eco Scoop is also available as an…

CastClear® is a proven combination of both organic and unique nutrient materials large and small. It's the solution to lawn worm cast problems and has been selling in Garden Centres since the autumn of 2011 via 350 retail stockists. To enhance further retail sales CastClear® is rolling out a smart new retail carton into the garden retail sector this autumn.

Attractively packaged

The sizes of 250ml, 500ml and 1,000ml are displayed as an attractive mix and have boosted sales to consumers. As POS (Point of Sale) becomes even more critical, this attractively…

Brookes & Co, the leading UK- based PR and marketing company specialising in the home and garden sector, will be attending this year’s GLEE show in support of a number of its clients, including housewares gadgets company, Creative Products.

Based in Staffordshire, Brookes & Co offers PR and marketing services from market research to website design to brand development. With over 30 years experience, the company is renowned for its in-depth knowledge of and insight into the home and garden market. Working with longstanding clients, such as the British Home…