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The Range launches spring/summer ad campaign

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Retailer's comic ads guest star Laurence Llewelyn Bowen and juxtapose The Range's offer against a host of joke DIY products.

New garden centre set to open in Lincolnshire

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A new, purpose-built £1m garden centre will open its doors for the first time this Saturday, in Glentham, Lincolnshire.

GCA and HTA call for change on 'outdated' Easter Day trading ban

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Horticultural associations are demanding a change in the law to let garden centres open on Easter Sunday - but garden centres say that if they must close then none should break the rules.

The Budget 2013 attracts mixed responses

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A rise in personal tax allowance a year early, a 20% reduction in corporation tax, and employers' national insurance payments to be cut by £2,000 - these were just some of the key announcements made in today's Budget.

B&M Bargains sees profits surge by 43%

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Discount chain B&M Bargains enjoyed a spectacular 43% hike in profits last year on sales that increased by 31.5%.

The Fixer's retail expert to garden centres: 'Up your game or else'

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Retail expert Karl McKeever from BBC2's The Fixer has said that up to 50% of the UK's garden centres could be in serious trouble by next year if they don't up their game and make the most of crucial spring trade.

Wider pathway at Haskins GC boosts sales by up to 63%

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Over the past two months, sales of garden sundries, books, gifts and clothing have seen sales increases between 12% and 63% at the Haskins Garden Centre in Ferndown - all thanks, says MD Juilan Winfield, to a wider pathway.

Brico and Praxis man pulls out of BHETA forum

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Maxeda Group chief commercial officer John Colley is now unable to be a speaker at the upcoming BHETA forum, causing organisers to postpone the event.

Miserable spring boosts mood-enhancing light products

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

This year's cold and gloomy spring has sent sales of products that deliver uplifting sounds and light soar at a leading homewares consumer website.

Cuprinol launches new 'Cheer It Up!' brand identity

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

In an attempt to move away from being seen as "just a functional solution to protecting wood," garden wood care supplier Cuprinol is launching new livery and brand identity this Month through a massive media and advertising campaign.

Apollo Housewares has best stand at Home Hardware show

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Apollo Housewares was named Best Display Stand at Home Hardware Southwest's spring trade show in Exeter this month.

Waitrose gardening offensive 'will make us a serious player'

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Waitrose is launching a major new assault on the gardening market that will "significantly increase" its share of the category.

Bar-Be-Quick appointed distributor of Carbon Gold garden range

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The leading distributor of sustainable charcoal products in the UK has now been appointed as UK distributor of the Carbon Gold GroChar garden products range.

Bissell supports Battersea with competition giveaway

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

In support of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, home cleaning expert Bissell is running a competition offering Facebook users the chance to win a collection of its products.

Third garden centre for Millbrook

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Millbrook, the Kent and Sussex-based garden centre company, is acquiring a third outlet.

No ban for 'bee-killing' pesticides

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The EU failed to reach a majority vote to ban the use of three neonicotinoid pesticides labelled harmful to bees by the EFSA on Friday, after nations including the UK and Germany either abstained or opposed the proposal.

Dobbies 'may appeal' against record sewage pollution fine

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Dobbies has been severely fined for allowing sewage from a Cumbrian garden centre to pollute a local waterway.

Centurion Europe expands sales team

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Centurion Europe, the distributor and merchandising specialist, has recruited three new area sales managers as the company continues to expand.

Garden centres to get a helping hand tackling social media

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Garden centres and horticultural associations have stepped up their demand for advice on how to increase their presence on social media, and, in response, specialist PR firm Porcupine PR has launched a social media division.

Screwfix is the most visible DIY retailer online

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

According to a 'consumer voice index' brand barometer published by Marketing Magazine today, Screwfix scored highest in terms of online visibility among consumers, beating Homebase, Wickes and even B&Q.