GCA releases positive BoT figures

The Garden Centre Association (GCA) has released its Barometer of Trade (BoT) figures for January, and they reveal a “very good” start to the year despite the wet weather. Of the 13 categories recorded, 10 were up when compared to January 2025, with food hall/farm shop recording +15.31% and topping the BoT. Catering finished sixth on 10.07%.

Peter Burks, chief executive officer of the GCA, said: “Our members figures show a very good start to the year even with the constant rain, which has put a nice spring in our members steps as we look forward to spring.

'A great month'
It’s very good to see plants, seeds and bulbs all performing strongly this early in the year and with support from the gifts, food halls and clothing categories, it has really added up to a great month. The catering sales figure, representing 36% of the total sales, demonstrates how important this category is at this time of year to keep pulling those visitors in.”

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