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Henry Cheape sets sail for change with the world’s toughest row

Henry Cheape, one of the entrepreneurs behind the renowned farm shop Balgove Larder, is set to embark on an extraordinary and daring quest &ndas...

Sysco GB announces a £15m investment in its Scottish business

Sysco GB, the UK’s largest foodservice wholesaler, has announced a £15m investment in its Brakes Scotland Newhouse depot, creating a...

Strong food theme reflected in GCA's October BoT figures

THE Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) Barometer of Trade (BoT) figures for October reveal a ‘strong food theme’ at member gard...

Stormy October sees modest growth in garden centre sales

The Horticultural Trades Association's (HTA) newly released November market update reveals that despite Storm Babet and the wettest Oct...

What employers need to know about gratuities

A new law making it illegal for premises to withhold gratuities from workers will come into force in May 2024. Described as the bi...

UKHospitality and the HTA respond to the Autumn Statement

Following the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement today, both UK Hospitality and the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) have responded to th...

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Feature: Afternoon Tea

Summer is for being outside, enjoying the sun, and what better way to serve customers than with an afternoon tea? Garden centres are known for t...

OPINION: Garden Centre Association Column

We were reminded once again of the importance of catering to our industry as March’s sales in general tumbled in comparison to the same mo...

INSIGHT: INSTAGRAM CLICKS AND TIPS

In my job I get to work with a wide variety of food and drink brands, operators and chefs. When I look at which social media channels are perfor...

Case Study: Dobbies

Situated a stone’s throw from the bustling John Lennon Airport, Dobbies in Liverpool is a glasshouse-style building, housing the best of t...

Case Study: The Edible Flower

Up in Northern Ireland, just south of Belfast, there is a seven-acre farm where wives Jo Facer and Erin Bunting run their own farm and have been...

Case Study: Bents' Garden and Home

If you’re up north and on the lookout for excellent dining options, a place where you can bring your beloved canine friends and want to sc...

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Case Study: Dobbies

Situated a stone’s throw from the bustling John Lennon Airport, Dobbies in Liverpool is a glasshouse-style building, housing the best of t...

Case Study: Notcutts Garden Centre

Founded in 1897, family-owned business, Notcutts, prides itself on creating a home-from-home experience for its diners. With nineteen garden cen...

Case Study: Bents' Garden and Home

If you’re up north and on the lookout for excellent dining options, a place where you can bring your beloved canine friends and want to sc...

GARDEN CENTRE RESTAURANT REOPENS AFTER MAJOR FIRE

Following a major fire, Digby’s restaurant in Alton Garden Centre has reopened. The plan was to close for a month, however the restaurant ...

CARPTENTER’S NURSERY AND FARM SHOP ANNOUNCES CHARITY PARTNERSHIP

The Hertfordshire garden centre has announced its support of the Brain Tumour Research as its charity of the year after two of its staff being a...

BENTS GARDEN AND HOME BEST SUNDAY ROAST

Top garden centre restaurant has surprised customers with high end roast dinner. Bents Garden Centre near Leigh, Wigan, has been turning heads w...

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