The Garden Centre Association has announced that Davidson Richards and Westland Horticulture will be its headline sponsors for its annual conference in January next year.
Davidson Richards provides retail systems to help garden centres manage their businesses more profitably and Westland Horticulture is a market leader in garden and environmental products.

Interim chief executive of the GCA, Iain Wylie, said: "We're delighted these two well-known names in the industry are supporting this year's event. It promises to be another inspiring and exciting event for everyone who attends.

"We're still keen to hear from other companies wishing to get involved in sponsoring the event but we've already got quite a few interested parties. We'd advise people to get in touch soon to avoid disappointment."

The conference is taking place at the Hilton Blackpool Hotel from January 26 - 29.

"Sponsors will have access to more than 300 delegates from the nation's leading garden centres, including independents and chains, in a relaxed and friendly environment, over lunch, dinner or in a lecture theatre," added Mr Wylie.

"As always our conference will provide attendees with pertinent information on key aspects of the garden centre industry to assist members in achieving their business goals."