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Glee 2019: sustainability and retail theatre drive optimism as suppliers and retailers gear-up for a buoyant 2020 season
An atmosphere of optimism resonated throughout the halls of Glee during September’s show. Following a buoyant spring and summer season, with many garden retailers experiencing strong growth in key categories, an upbeat trading atmosphere prevailed, underpinning the garden retail sector’s resilience to economic headwinds in the run-up to Brexit. In a year of monumental change for the industry, with 145 former Wyevale Garden Centres now in the hands of new operators, it has never been more vital for suppliers to forge new relationships with buyers – and Glee played a pivotal role by providing the ultimate networking platform that enabled new garden centre owners to witness the latest in innovation and confidently place orders for the 2020 season.
In fact, Glee 2019 raised the bar in terms of innovation and creativity – drawing praise for both the quality of visitors and an increasing international contingent, too. To gain a deeper insight into how this year’s show unfolded against a backdrop of seismic industry change, Glee Event Director, Matthew Mein, reveals key trends that shaped this year’s successful show.
2020-2021 ‘Back To School’ Diary Planner
BrownTrout enters a brand new market with an exquisite range of 18 and 14-month academic diaries, dates ranging from July 2020 – December 2021.
BrownTrout know when to snap up a good thing and have released a brand new brochure containing a cohesive and well-rounded selection.
‘Back to School’ is such a big opportunity amongst a very fashionable and trend focused audience. As well as licensed lines, and a brand new extension to their successful Pantone range, what is clear is how much the Graphique de France titles take centre stage. They epitomise the need for balance in organisation and style that is so desirable. Perfect on the eye, designs are bang on trend; with metallic faux leather looks, cute pastel pink animal print and empowering phrases such as ‘you got this’ and ‘carpe diem’.
Glee Buyers Power List 2019: the winners
The Glee Buyers Power List has been set-up to recognise the individual buyers and buying teams who have gone above and beyond to make a difference within the garden retail industry this year. Voting has been open since early summer, with nominations flooding in from all corners of the market. At a special ceremony on 11th September the winners were revealed.
Speaking at the Glee Buyers Power List awards ceremony, which was well attended by retailers and suppliers alike, Glee’s Event Director Matthew Mein confirmed: “The Glee Buyers Power List was set up to recognise a key group of decision makers in the gardening industry who have often been overlooked: garden retail buyers. Through this initiative, we are pleased to be able to celebrate and reward their hard work and dedication. Our huge congratulations to all of the winners, the finalists and the many excellent shortlisted nominees.”
The winners!
