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Mixed fortunes

01 Mar 2012 | by Matthew Appleby

Cold weather is still a major factor in bird food sales but new mixes and retailer approaches are maximising market potential, reports Matthew Appleby.

Christmas 2011 - a Garden Retail review

01 Jan 2012 | by Natalie Littlewood

Christmas sales are crucial for retailers and garden centres pull out all the stops, as Natalie Littlewood discovers.

Protected crops - Bedding outlook

02 Dec 2011 | by Hannah Jordan

Bedding plant suppliers are cautiously optimistic about spring orders despite tough market conditions, says Hannah Jordan.

Market report - shrubs and trees

25 Nov 2011 | by Jack Shamash

A desire for privacy is pushing sales of hedging plants, while other buying trends relate to the environment and economy, Jack Shamash finds.

Retail clothing in garden centres - Wrapping up

01 Sep 2011 | by Matthew Appleby

Sales of outdoor clothing and footwear at garden centres are on the rise, finds Matthew Appleby.

What went wrong for garden centres in 2011?

29 Jul 2011 | by Gavin McEwan

What went wrong for garden retail sales with a season that started with so much promise? Gavin McEwan investigates.

Market report - Cash and carry

10 Jun 2011 | by Gavin McEwan

A harsh winter and warm spring have combined to boost sales as customers replace lost plants or top up beds, Gavin McEwan finds.

Bird watching - selling bird products

01 Jun 2011

Interest in garden birds has boosted year-round sales of care products, finds Matthew Appleby.

Grow Your Own - Appetite for edibles

01 Jun 2011 | by Matthew Appleby

The economic situation is fuelling the rise in grow your own, reports Matthew Appleby.

Garden ornaments - going ornamental

01 Mar 2011 | by Matthew Appleby

Sales of gnomes have rocketed on the back of Gnomeo and Juliet, but the long-term trend in ornaments is animals, as consumers seek to make their gardens unique, finds Matthew Appleby.

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