Events, Shows and Exhibitions


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

GIMA Awards

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

Purple plants in pots at The Great British Growing Awards

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

Glee 2019

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

Brambles Pet and Wildlife Giveaway Hedgehog Awareness Week logo

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

SOLEX 2019 - Daisies on a green background

SOLEX 2019

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

Cici Coleman of TV's First Dates at the Exclusively Housewares show in 2018

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

Matthew Mein, Spring Fair Event Director

Glee at Spring Fair 2019: Find out more from Matthew Mein, Event Director

As the second annual ‘Glee at Spring Fair’ gets ever closer, the show’s Event Director, Matthew Mein, provides an update on what the industry can expect, and why garden retailers should make the… Full story

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GCA conference attendees to learn how to become a game changer

GARDEN centre staff from across the country who attend the GCA's annual conference (… Full story

Glee at Spring Fair exhibitors reveal plans for the 2019 event

Glee at Spring Fair exhibitors reveal plans for the 2019 event

With just weeks to go until the second annual Glee at Spring Fair event (3rd – 7th February, NEC Birmingham) the show’s exhibitors reveal what garden and gift buyers can expect to see from this… Full story

Why garden centres should visit Fordingbridge at Glee 

Why garden centres should visit Fordingbridge at Glee 

Following the success of last year’s show, Fordingbridge, the leading specialist design and build contractors of inspiring canopy, walkway and building solutions, will be returning to Glee (10th… Full story

Still time to join the new Glee Discovery Tour

Still time to join the new Glee Discovery Tour

Introduced ahead of the 2018 show, Glee’s new guided Discovery Tours will provide a fresh insight into the show’s extensive catalogue of content, features, educational seminars and inspirational… Full story

PATS

PATS, September 23 to 24, Telford

This pet trade event showcases thousands of products and over 300 brands and companies all under one roof. Running since 2009, the event has grown to attract over 4,000 retailers.

Watch… Full story