Events, Shows and Exhibitions


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Autumn Fair launches for 2019 with bold new direction


Autumn Fair, the season’s most important marketplace for home and gift retail, is set to launch its new direction for 2019 and beyond this September at the Birmingham NEC. With… Full story

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LANDSCAPE - The industry's Most Valuable Trade Show

LANDSCAPE Show is back again for 2019 on Tuesday 17th & Wednesday 18th September. It is already  developing into their most exciting show yet.

The leading trade events… Full story

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Glee 2019 Retail Lab sponsor interview: Scheurich

Retailers seeking products of the future and the latest in-store merchandising ideas need look no further than the Retail Lab at Glee. Now… Full story

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Glee 2019 set to showcase the future of garden retailing

As garden retailing continues to thrive, with double digit year-on-year growth, the future for our industry continues to look bright. One place where this optimism will shine through will be the… Full story

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GIMA Charity Day enjoys a thriving 10th anniversary event

A successful day and night of fundraising was had by all who recently attended the 10th annual GIMA Charity Day, held at Telford Hotel and Golf Resort on 6th June.

Celebrating its 10th … Full story

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Join the Glee Exhibitor Workshop

Confirmed exhibitors, both new and existing, are invited to join the forthcoming Glee Exhibitor Workshop (June 25th, Poplars Garden Centre in Toddington), where the team will be joined by leading… Full story

Exclusively Housewares - First Dates' Cici Coleman checks out the show where gifts, cookware and housewares are showcased

Exclusively 2019 all set to showcase housewares and gifts

The final thrust for the 2019 shows is in full swing as the days count down to Exclusively 2019. With over 150 exhibitors, not only do we have more housewares and gifts exhibitors than at any… Full story

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Vernon Kay to host 2019 GIMA Awards

Following in the footsteps of Stephen Mangan, Rufus Hound, Tim Vine, Russell Kane and Hal Cruttenden, it has been confirmed that Vernon Kay, star of TV and radio, will host the 39th annual GIMA… Full story

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The Great British Growing Awards to return to Glee 2019

In an exciting move to help build Glee’s ongoing relationships with consumer media and their readers, it has been confirmed that Grow Your Own magazine will once again be bringing its annual Great… Full story

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Introducing the Taste Village at Glee 2019

With catering and food sales continuing to offer major add-on profit opportunities for garden centres, leading garden trade show Glee (10th – 12th September, NEC Birmingham), will be offering… Full story

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Brambles Pet and Wildlife Giveaways For Hedgehog Week

Hedgehog Awareness Week runs from 5th – 11th May 2019 and hedgehoggy events are being organised all around the country!

Hedgehog Awareness Week is organised by the British Hedgehog… Full story

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SOLEX 2019

The Summer Outdoor Leisure Exhibition or for those in the know SOLEX, will be opening its doors to… Full story

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Exclusively Housewares and Exclusively Electrical Shows 2019

The UK's premier showcase of housewares, tabletop and small domestic appliance brands returns in June 2019 as two shows, Exclusively Housewares and Exclusively Electrical, take place in London.… Full story

Blooming Marvellous! 12 Gardens Around The World Ahead Of The RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Blooming Marvellous! 12 Gardens Around The World Ahead Of The RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Ahead of the Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show, the quintessentially British annual celebration of horticulture and floral design which will delight West London from 21st – 25th May… Full story

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Exhibitors at second Glee at Spring Fair report high levels of orders

Exhibitors at second Glee at Spring Fair report high levels of orders as buyers from retail powerhouses and independents flock to NEC to do business

Business was booming at the second… Full story