Global gardening specialist Gardena has appointed a new field sales manager, strengthening its UK senior sales team. 

MKM Building Supplies, the UK's largest independent builder's merchant has invested in both its marketing and digital capability and its human resources division with the appointment of Tony Rivenell, as group digital and marketing director and Amanda Williams as group human resources director. 

The IPG, the membership group for independent plumbing, heating and bathroom specialists, has announced the appointment of its new managing director, Glenn Fisher. 

The UK and international gardening and pet industries have been paying tribute to Theresa Swann, head of Events at Gardenex and PetQuip, who sadly passed away in December. 

Will Jones, chief operating officer at BHETA, approaches the Brexit conundrum, and what happens next. 

Notcutts Group has announced the appointment of Bridget McIntyre as non-executive director and chair designate with effect from 1 January 2020 

Zest 4 Leisure has announced changes at board level as it continues to forge ahead with its programme of continuous improvement. The new organisational structure reflects Zest’s mission to put quality and customer service at the heart of everything it does, according to the company. 

Kingfisher has announced that Clare Chapman, non-executive director and Remuneration Committee Chair, has notified the company of her intention to step down from the board on 21 January 2020. 

Alexei Cowan has been appointed to the newly created role of head of design for Wilko retail. Cowan will establish a dedicated product design capability within wilko retail focussing on trend interpretation and the development of desirable products ... 

Harry Downes has this month (November, 2019) started his two-year Management Trainee Scheme at one of the UK’s leading nurseries based in Hereford.Twenty-one-year-old Harry, who has just relocated from Leeds to Belmont in Hereford, will be working ...