GCA reveals strong year-end figures
Eleven of the 13 categories recorded were up.
The Garden Centre Association (GCA) ’s November Barometer of Trade results show “a much better finish to the year”, according to chief executive officer Peter Burks. The figures submitted by GCA members for November, when compared to the same month in 2023, revealed that 11 of the 13 categories recorded were up.
'A much better finish to the year'
“It was great to see our members enjoying a much better finish to the year than they did the start,” said Burks. “November has been a very strong month right across all product groups; possibly helped by the last day of the month falling on the Saturday of the first peak Christmas weekend.
“Christmas was certainly to the fore, up more than 15%, and it’s great to both hear and read so many positive comments in the media regarding the wonderful ambience in our members’ garden centres at this time of year. From speaking to them, I understand that strong sales are continuing well into December”
Christmas was the best recorded category for November 2024, up by 15.16%. Catering was 11.55%, while food hall/farmshop recorded 8.84%.
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