Latest GCA figures show 10.71% increase

The Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) latest Barometer of Trade figures reveal an ‘impressive increase’ of 10.71% against October 2024. From the 13 categories recorded by member garden centres, 10 were positive when compared to the same month last year.
Clothing once again led the way on 17.69%, with Christmas next on 16.12%. Catering came in third at 13.12%, followed by garden sundries, 11.2%, and food hall/farm shop, 10.82%.

'Huge increase in sales'
Peter Burks, chief executive of the GCA, said: “Another excellent month for our members with an impressive increase of 10.71% recorded when compared to October 2024. However, it’s fair to say our figures are slightly improved by the huge increase in sales at the newly rebuilt Perrywood Garden Centre at Sudbury.

“Despite it being the third dullest October on record, with more rain than last year too, customers were out in good numbers and spending across all departments again. The significant increase in Christmas sales gives a very hopeful feel to the six weeks ahead, and with the year-to-date increase being a healthy 8.51%, the full year is looking good.”

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