Market report - Cash & carry
02 Mar 2012 | by Graham Clarke
Garden centres looking for the wow factor have an impressive network of vibrant cash and carry outlets from which to choose, Graham Clarke reports.
Latest products aim to help nurseries operating under challenging market conditions, says Sally Drury.
Garden centres looking for the wow factor have an impressive network of vibrant cash and carry outlets from which to choose, Graham Clarke reports.
Nurseries are embracing technology to help maximise sales and improve plant promotion but there is still a place for printed brochures, says Graham Clarke.
Only one polytunnel is designed and built to British and European standards, Sally Drury discovers.
A desire for privacy is pushing sales of hedging plants, while other buying trends relate to the environment and economy, Jack Shamash finds.
The new pots and containers on the market not only have strong green credentials, but are big on quality too, writes Gavin McEwan.
The cash-and-carry sector is seeing strong sales of low-maintenance plants as designers and contractors seek value, finds Jez Abbott.
Suppliers shared their latest offerings at this month's Four Oaks Trade Show, Gavin McEwan reports.
Vegetable seed sales are still growing while flowers have seen a lift too, Sally Drury reports.
Growers of all sizes are embracing automated systems to help boost productivity, says Maureen Keepin.



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