With more than 80% of the floor space for the garden care sector now booked for the fast-approaching show, Glee has announced several brands making their debut at the NEC event.
These include Walsall Wheelbarrow Company, Keypak, Mae Trading, Wiggly Wigglers and Heritage Garden Traders. Morphy Richards will also be featuring the latest in home and garden electricals at Glee for the first time.
Returning for the first time since 2009 is Calipso (Roast) ltd which will showcase its latest ranges. Other key names in garden care include Briers, Gardman, Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, Sankey, Sutton Seeds, DLF Trifolium, Mr Fothergill Seeds, Burgon & Ball, Bosmere, Westland Horticulture, Duff Portland, Vital Earth, Town & Country, Cuprinol, STV, Spear & Jackson and Handy Distribution.
Glee show director Nick Davison said: "Glee is the annual hub for the UK garden retail industry and this year it will once again supply the products, trends and business advice that will allow garden retailers and suppliers alike to seize opportunities that exist in the market.
"The show is set to be a showcase for some of the biggest brands and niche suppliers from across the industry. Buyers visiting Glee's garden care category this year will be amongst the first to see the latest trends and new products from the widest selection of brands - helping them to get ready for the 2013 season with the strongest ranges possible."
Glee will take place from September 17 - 19 at Birminghams' NEC.