Garden Centre Buyer – Garden Centre News & Trade Updates

Garden Centre Buyer is the UK garden centre trade magazine for buyers, managers and suppliers. We cover garden centre news, product launches, trade shows, supplier announcements and horticultural retail trends across the UK garden retail industry.

Top your Tree with Niyla Ballerina from March Muses

Available in three different dress colours (Gold , Silver and

Unwins launches 42 new seed varieties

Unwins Seeds, a trusted name in gardening since 1903, has

Stars Align for a Copper Coloured Christmas

If you’re determined to ditch the tinsel this Christmas but

Spring Fair Content Programme Unveiled

Spring Fair has unveiled its most ambitious and experience-led content programme to date, designed to deliver meaningful, value-driven insights and the topics at the heart of retail. Under its bold new creative direction, Retail Alchemists – Masters of the Mix, the 2026 programme brings together the industry’s most influential voices across five stages, with a […]

International exhibitors flock to Spring Fair 2026

Spring Fair, returning to the NEC Birmingham 1-4 February 2026, is set to deliver its most globally diverse edition yet, as the show experiences an unprecedented surge in international exhibitors and pavilion participation. Brands and trade associations from Europe, Asia, North America, and Australia are confirming in record numbers, reflecting renewed confidence in the UK […]

The Source Roadshow to launch next year in Somerset

Wednesday 25th February 2026 is set to be a big day for Somerset’s business community, as two events take place alongside each other at the Bath & West Showground. The Source Roadshow – Somerset’s New Food & Drink Trade Show The Source Roadshow brings together local, regional, and national food and drink producers and service […]

Giving & Living is set to serve the tourist trade

Time has once again flown and it’s not just Christmas that’s zooming towards us at speed! In less than two months Hale Events will open the doors to the 2026 edition of our Giving & Living trade show. If you’re the buyer for a gift or souvenir shop, garden centre or farm shop, destination site […]

Glee will return to Spring Fair in 2026

Glee is set to return to Spring Fair in February 2026 for the first time in six years, taking advantage of Spring Fair’s unparalleled scale,

Spring Fair launches new campaign theme for 2026

Spring Fair, the UK’s definitive showcase for Home, Gift and Fashion, returns to the NEC Birmingham from 1–4 February 2026, unveiling an inspiring new creative

INDX Gift partners with British Craft Directory and The GA

Get ready to feel the buzz! The INDX Gift Edit is gearing up to be the explosive trade show the giftware market has been waiting for. Pictured

Vicky Nuttall to leave GIMA in May 2026

GIMA has today announced that its long-standing Director, Vicky Nuttall, will step down from her role in May 2026, marking the end of a remarkable

HTA Autumn Budget Response

In response to today’s Budget speech from the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) Chief Executive, Fran Barnes, commented: “Whilst today’s budget did

Over the past two weeks, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) Policy and Public Affairs team has engaged with policymakers across the devolved nations, all with

Glee’s Matthew Mein gears up for the 2025 Most Jumperful Challenge

The countdown to Christmas has officially begun and this year, Glee’s Event Director, Matthew Mein, will be donning his most festive knitwear to take on

Rainy Day Trust appoints Anna Skeats as new CEO

Anna Skeats joined the Rainy Day Trust as its new CEO on October 1st, bringing over 20 years of leadership experience across a number of

Special Greenfingers show garden arrives at Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice

The Greenfingers Charity has announced that the Together Garden – first unveiled at the RHS Wentworth Woodhouse Flower Show – is now being rebuilt at

IPM Flower Stage for blooming inspiration

Trade visitors to IPM ESSEN from 27 to 30 January 2026 will be able to experience floral inspiration, creative concepts and floral trends up close ...

Natural Christmas Trees will be showcased at Christmasworld 2026

Christmasworld will shine a spotlight on natural Christmas trees for the first time in 2026, setting an example for sustainability and regionality. In cooperation with ...

Premiere for Young Entrepreneurs Day at IPM ESSEN 2026

The generational shift in the German horticultural sector is in full swing. Young entrepreneurs today face major challenges – from economic transformation and a shortage ...

Garden Centre Buyer – Garden Centre News & Trade Updates

Show your Christmas Stars for National Poinsettia Day!

The Westland Garden hits a new peak

Vicky Nuttall to leave GIMA in May 2026

Bulrush expands sales team with new regional manager

Product Launches

Top your Tree with Niyla Ballerina from March Muses

Unwins launches 42 new seed varieties

Stars Align for a Copper Coloured Christmas

Home & Giftware News

Spring Fair Content Programme Unveiled

International exhibitors flock to Spring Fair 2026

The Source Roadshow to launch next year in Somerset

Giving & Living is set to serve the tourist trade

Exhibitions

Glee will return to Spring Fair in 2026

Spring Fair launches new campaign theme for 2026

INDX Gift partners with British Craft Directory and The GA

Trade Associations

Vicky Nuttall to leave GIMA in May 2026

HTA Autumn Budget Response

Charity News

Glee’s Matthew Mein gears up for the 2025 Most Jumperful Challenge

Rainy Day Trust appoints Anna Skeats as new CEO

Special Greenfingers show garden arrives at Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice

International News

IPM Flower Stage for blooming inspiration

Natural Christmas Trees will be showcased at Christmasworld 2026

Premiere for Young Entrepreneurs Day at IPM ESSEN 2026

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