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Welcome to Glee Daily News - the official news service brought to you every day of the show
Emphasis placed on key values of 'Discover, Network, Grow'
Strong line-up of speakers for Glee seminars
Glee Opening Times
New products are given prime billing
Naturalising Scatter Boxes from Taylors Bulbs
Taylors' new gift range is stylish and contemporary
Whitefurze will showcase eco-friendly garden range
Jeyes unveils new-look range at Glee
La Hacienda launches new giftware range at Glee
National Structures to show timber canopy
Suttons launches new Wildlife Sanctuary Seed Collection
Forest Garden relocates to ‘heart of the industry’
From ShaRRPer Pricing to Smarter Merchandising: a strategy to drive sales
Just one handful delivers amazing results
Unrivalled global expertise in the grass seed market
If you’re going to Glee to find your new bestsellers for next year…
Briers and HemingwayDesign present their new collaboration
All the latest industry news in GTN Xtra
Premier Decorations launch unique new barbecue range
New packaging has refreshed Vitax’s key products
Maryanne Stokes launches new retailer service
Find out more about the GCA
New ‘shop-in-shop’ launched for garden centres by SANLI
GIMA trial 'speed dating' for Glee exhibitors
Glee Catalogue Correction
Roundup Gel tops the charts
Tidal set to make a splash for Deco-Pak
T&C are staying one step ahead
Bosmere kick up a storm
See the Ambassador range on the Stax stand
RHS-endorsed Burgon & Ball tools are hot sellers
SunTime develops reputation for high quality and service
A new E-Book by John Stanley and Edwin Meijer launches at Glee
Win some fantastic prizes at Glee
Watch out for some fantastic competitions
Many exhibitors are running competitions on their stands at Glee. Here we've picked out a few to get you excited...
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Win an iPad 2 in Grumpy Gardener competition
 
To celebrate the launch of the Grumpy Gardener brand, GreenBase will be holding their own on site competition with an iPad 2 up for grabs...
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Win a full day's design consultation
 
Visitors to Glee will have the opportunity to enter a free prize draw to win a full day's design consultancy courtesy of Catering Design Group...
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Win a £100 voucher for dinner at the Wolseley
 
Vision Commercial Kitchens are offering visitors to Glee the chance to win a £100 voucher for dinner at the Wolseley...
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GIMA trial 'speed dating' for Glee exhibitors

The Garden Industry Manufacturers Association (GIMA), who brought the Innovators Zone concept to Glee, have launched a new initiative to connect buyers and sellers.

Buyer Connect, to be trialled at Glee, enables exhibitors to book a 10-minute ‘speed dating’ slot with one of a range of buyers. It gives suppliers the opportunity to introduce themselves, their company and product and explore the buyer’s level of interest. Suppliers will then follow up after the show.

GIMA President Vicky Nuttall says it can be difficult, especially for smaller companies, to get a foot in the door of the bigger retailers and groups. “This is just the sort of support as an association we seek to give our members, so we are really pleased to be getting this off the ground,” she said.  “We are extremely grateful to the influential buyers who recognise the potential of Buyer Connect and are offering up their time to meet potential new suppliers to their businesses.”

Buyers already committed to include: Steve Guy (Dobbies), Neil Fishlock (Decco), David Yardley and Allan Wilson (Klondyke Group). Gerrard Smith  (Garden Centre On Line), Simon Moore (Wilkinson Stores), Richard Pennell (Future Marketing Group), Sandy Parker (Notcutts Garden Centres), Michelle de Lavis-Travis (Choice Marketing) and David Gillespie (Homebase).

Exhibitors seeking an appointment need to register their interest with GIMA by email. “Demand is expected to be high” said director Neil Gow to whom requests for an appointment should be addressed (neilgow@gima.org.uk).

The event which will take place on Tuesday 17 September in Hall 5, between 10am and 12 noon. “Start and finish times of each 10-minute meeting will be strictly controlled and suppliers need to prepare well and do their homework to make the most of this fantastic opportunity,” said Gow.

Matthew Mein, Event Manager for Glee said: “We just love this sort of support from GIMA and know how successful the Innovators Zone has become. In fact, it is now copied at other trade shows across the world. Buyers come to Glee to find new product and new suppliers so this has to be a hit with both show visitors and exhibitors.

“We are convinced Buyer Connect will become an annual event at Glee too. Feeling the pulse at other trade shows this week, the garden industry is in positive mood with the recent better weather and people are looking forward to the garden season ahead. What better place to kick that season off than at Glee next week.”

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