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.

Product Launches

Envii shares the natural way to revive ponds

After months of being left to its own devices over

Seedball launches new POS display

Seedball has introduced a new standing point-of-sale display designed to

Give indoor plants a new lease of life with Durstons Houseplant Compost

This dedicated performance Houseplant Compost – the latest addition to

Watch the Retail Makeover Mission!

Retail marketplace Autumn Fair has launched the latest episode of its Retail Makeover Mission, showcasing the transformation of independent retailer OSO Boutique in Salisbury, led by retail expert Deryane Tadd, founder of award-winning boutique The Dressing Room in St Albans. Following hundreds of inspiring applications from independent retailers across the UK, two businesses were selected […]

Giftware Association takes industry concerns to the Bank of England

The Giftware Association has joined the Bank of England and a coalition of UK trade associations this week as part of the Genesis Initiative, presenting new evidence on trading conditions and confidence across the gift, home and stationery sector. Alongside organisations including The Greeting Card Association, the meeting brought together industry voices to highlight current […]

INDX exclusive: Gift of the Year Showcase

INDX Gift Edit launches 19 May 2026 at Cranmore Parkin partnership with The Giftware Association, with an exciting Gift of the Year display area. With over 20 categories spanning giftware and home, the Gift of the Year Awards is a showcase of products from jewellery to games right through to sustainable products and cards, stationery […]

INDX unveils strategic 2027 trade show calendar

INDX Shows, the UK’s ultimate portfolio of industry-specific trade shows, is pleased to announce its highly anticipated schedule for 2027. Hosted at CranmorePark Exhibition Centre in Solihull, the 2027 calendar continues the brand’s mission to provide a business-focused, buyer-centric environment for the independent retail sector. Owned and curated by Associated Independent Stores (AIS), the UK’s […]

Inside the agenda for Glee’s East of England Roadshow

With just weeks to go until the Glee Roadshow arrives in the East, the team behind the event has revealed further details about what attendees

New date confirmed: Glee Roadshow heads east on Thursday 30th April

Glee, the UK’s leading garden and outdoor living trade show, has confirmed a new date for its much-anticipated Glee Roadshow in the East of England.

Glee Roadshow returns this spring – heading east to uncover what’s shaping garden retail

Glee, the UK’s leading garden and outdoor living trade show, has announced the return of its Glee Roadshow this spring, bringing industry conversation and collaboration

GIMA Awards 2026 open for entries

The countdown is officially on. The GIMA Awards are returning on Thursday 12th November, bringing the garden retail industry together once again to recognise the

GCA to host webinar to discuss business rates & lobbying government

The Garden Centre Association (GCA) is hosting a free members’ webinar next week (April 24, 2026) examining the latest changes to business rates and the

Peat-free push gets tech boost with new sensor trial

A new ADOPT-funded project has begun to demonstrate the use of wireless sensor technology for precision irrigation and nutrient management in peat-free ornamental crop production,

Kit sponsors step up to support Greenfingers Charity Kilimanjaro trek for children’s hospices

UK-based outdoor clothing and equipment retailer Mountain Warehouse, along with key industry partners, have joined forces to support the Greenfingers Charity’s upcoming Kilimanjaro trek, helping

New Greenfingers Gardens

The Greenfingers Charity builds on a year of completed gardens as major new hospice projects take shape for 2026 The Greenfingers Charity is preparing for

British Garden Centres prepares for biggest Garden Re-Leaf Day yet

British Garden Centres is gearing up for Garden Re-Leaf Day (Friday 20th March), with all 78 stores coming together to organise a variety of fundraising

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

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