Retail sales figures for January down on 2011, centres report
10 Feb 2012 | by Matthew Appleby
Nine per cent monthly decrease blamed on milder weather ironing out winter peaks and troughs.
Information covering market size, vegetable/flower split and distribution will aid sector operators.
Nine per cent monthly decrease blamed on milder weather ironing out winter peaks and troughs.
The £5m three-year World of Plants project at Hayes Garden World garden centre in Ambleside, Cumbria, is complete and will make the once market-leading venue great again, according to retail director Keith Laird.
B&Q's Steve Guy is now category trading manager for garden equipment, garden power, garden structures and housewares. Joclyn Silezin has taken over his former role as category trading manager for horticulture and garden care.
Growth Technology has received approval from the International Phalaenopsis Alliance UK for its clear pot for growing orchids.
GfK Retail & Technology has reported a 2.6 per cent decline in value terms in consumer durables across 2011.
Peter Groeneveld's Growers Services has launched a selfsupporting A4 card holder stand to promote sales in garden centres and other retail outlets. The unit can be placed on the ground or on display benches.
The Affinity Pool Pillar from Blagdon offers gardeners both a water feature and pond for fish. Made of PE Rattan, it has viewing windows and three alternative fountain features. The retail price is £349.99.
Gardening and DIY retailer Harrod Horticultural has launched a Growbag Frame, priced at £9.95.
Johnson Seeds' Mixed Bumblebee Friendly Flowers have raised £4,000 for the Bumblebee Conservation Trust in one year. The money was raised through 25p donations from each pack.



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