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Get set for even more bestselling garden décor

Smart Garden Products is well known as a company that drives innovation and offers retailers unrivalled bestselling ranges. The 2018 season will be no different as the company confirms its biggest ever product launch at Glee 2017, including extensive new garden décor collections under a new brand called Flamboya.

Sales of garden décor products have increased dramatically in recent years, as consumers look for low-cost yet effective ways to personalise their garden spaces. Smart…

Garland / Worth Gardening will be making a major statement with the launch of over 70 new products on its Stand Hall 18H10-K11 at Glee in 2017.

New products to be launched include:

RHS and licensees out in force at major UK garden and outdoor living trade event

This year’s GLEE — the UK’s most valuable garden and outdoor living trade show for the retail industry, taking place at the Birmingham NEC from 11-13 September — will see a major RHS undertaking to raise awareness of its home and gifting offering to the gardening products retail trade.

The RHS stand (17p01) will be featuring licensed merchandise from no fewer than 15 RHS licensees and endorsed partners in the home and gifting sectors as well as the gardening category. Buyer…

The growth of the Garden Lighting category shows no sign of abating. This continued increase is, in part, due to the enduring trend to invest in outside spaces, treating them as an extension of the home. More recently however, it has been fuelled by the dynamic expansion of lighting options made available to consumers, in particular solar lighting where there are no cables or connectivity issues.

Smart Solar – the market leading brand from Smart Garden Products - has a rich heritage in the design and manufacture of high quality solar powered lighting, and at Glee 2017 …

Joining Glee’s keynote roster in 2017 will be well-known naturalist, film maker, author and co-designer of several award-winning garden wildlife products, Simon King OBE.

Simon will be presenting a special off-one session on Tuesday 12th September (2:10 – 2:30pm within Glee’s seminar theatre, Retail Lab) entitled ‘The Secrets to a Successful Wildlife Garden’. 

Never before has there been such a wide choice of products to help attract and support wildlife in your garden. Whether you have a square metre in the heart of the city or a rambling spread in…

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…