In This Issue
Andy McIndoe works with Kelkay to develop themed collections
Make sure you visit on the final day of Glee
Johnsons Lawn Seed gets recharged at Glee
It's another win for Briers at Glee!
Novelty planters create interest for Apta
Whitefurze launch new range of self-watering planters at Glee
Patio Allotment Packs are a winner for Taylors
New-look Meadow View Stone
Zest 4 Leisure showcase new range at GLEE
SkALE Greenwall wins Best Product at Glee
Glee New Product Awards - Full list of winners
Great British Cards raise £18,000 for industry charities
Diarmuid Gavin congratulates MossOff
Try a cocktail on the Halewood Wines & Spirits stand
Bord na Móna GroWise Fertiliser range launched
Introducing Pedigree Garden the new generation of tools from Bulldog that are a breed apart
Tildenet with Bosmere on board takes another stride forwards
Malcolm Scott Consultants launches new services and concept at Glee 2016
Training elves...that's our business
Frosts, Blue Diamond, B&Q, Gardensite and John Lewis are winners in the Glee Buyers Power List for 2016
New controls and feeds range meets growing demand for eco products
Treadstone Products launches new merchandising support
Compass offers award-winning solution to garden centre catering
Unique range of cool boxes from Think Outside
Weber lines up its biggest ever marketing campaign for Genesis re-launch
18-hour trip to Glee...all the way from the Falklands
Block Blitz brings paving back to life
Gardena unveils mobile control system for watering and mowing
Bonningtons customer wins VIP trip to New York
STV key stockists lock in to increased profits
Cadac launch serious BBQ for cooking in small spaces
Pruning steps up a gear with redesigned Fiskars lopper
TRAMONTINA CHURRASCO - The original from Brazil.
STILL – “The World’s Finest Gardening Gloves”
CPL introduce the next generation biomass fuels
GIMA 'Buyers Connect' proves popular
No slip ups for Protek when it comes to exterior wood finishes
They're Houseplant Happy at Empathy
A New Star from Creative Products
Elementi - The Art of Fire
Stanley - Job Done from NAP Brands
New Aquabrush will be a hit with gardeners and active lifestylers
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Andy McIndoe works with Kelkay to develop themed collections


Andy McIndoe, 25 times Chelsea Gold Medal Winner, has worked with the team at Kelkay to develop a series of themed collections designed to help consumers with great ideas for designing their own gardens...



Kelkay plan to take aggregates right to the centre of garden category sales with inspirational point of sale and cross selling opportunities.

Andy McIndoe, 25 times Chelsea Gold Medal Winner, has worked with the team at Kelkay to develop a series of themed collections designed to help consumers with great ideas for designing their own gardens.

For less experienced gardeners, who are frequently gardening in the much smaller plots of modern homes, Andy has worked on four core looks for the collections which are sure to appeal to almost anyone.

"͞To encourage younger and less experienced gardeners, retailers need to build consumer confidence and provide really easy-to-execute garden landscape ideas," said Andy McIndoe.

"Kelkay͛'s Aggregate range is a great starting point because it͛s so easy to get an instant solution to the most common landscape challenges. The range of Kelkay Collections I͛'ve created take the use of aggregates one step further, helping customers to understand how they can add other textures and plants to create a well-designed garden space."

Kelkay landscaping products feature in each of the collections which are designed to help create cross-merchandising opportunities in store and encourage customers to shop not only the landscape materials, but in plants and sundries too. Cleverly merchandised, they present a great opportunity to grow average project spends and provide inspiring ways to increase average basket values.

Antony Harker, Kelkay Managing Director added: "We are very pleased to be working with Andy whose experience and expertise in the design and care of gardens blends very effectively with our skills in sourcing and marketing the products. Together, we think we͛'ve created a compelling marketing opportunity that will drive category growth."
Make sure you visit on the final day of Glee


There's a final chance to see the vast array of products and services on display at Glee when the third and last day of the show opens tomorrow (Wednesday) at 9am...



There's a final chance to see the vast array of products and services on display at Glee when the third and last day of the show opens tomorrow (Wednesday) at 9am.

Register here to visit:  https://registration.n200.com/survey/3hnob0umjg2ir

We look forward to seeing you here!
Johnsons Lawn Seed gets recharged at Glee
Find out more at Glee 2016, stand 18H26-K25


In an exciting move Johnsons Lawn Seed is launching its recharged branding at Glee 2016. Waving goodbye to its old packaging design which has graced the shelves of retailers for the last decade, the new look Johnsons Lawn Seed will mark a new era for the UK’s favourite consumer lawn seed provider...



In an exciting move Johnsons Lawn Seed is launching its recharged branding at Glee 2016. Waving goodbye to its old packaging design which has graced the shelves of retailers for the last decade, the new look Johnsons Lawn Seed will mark a new era for the UK’s favourite consumer lawn seed provider.

Born from a desire to create something new and exciting for the garden retail market, as well as a direct result of ongoing feedback from a number of focus groups and consumer research, Johnsons Lawn Seed’s new look offers something completely different to what is currently already available.

With a strong colour palette, the new packaging takes a step away from the green colours that dominate garden centre shelves and creates an eye-catching display with its charcoal grey and accent colour collection, which directly correlates to each product in the range. With updated front of pack information, plus an easy to understand seed data section, it has never been easier or quicker for consumers to make educated purchases at the point of sale.

Each pack also features a QR code which, when scanned, leads consumers to Johnsons’ quick advice YouTube videos, plus each box comes complete with a re-sealable side, increasing its shelf-life.

Guy Jenkins from DLF, Johnsons Lawn Seed’s parent company said: “The redesign of the packaging has been a work in progress for some time. It was important that we got it right, which is why we have taken our time to consult with the latest market research and consumer focus groups, as well as working with our retail customers to create a style and look that met the combined needs and wants. Our new packaging is slick, contemporary and creates a real point of difference within the retail environment. What’s more, it makes it easy for customers to find the right lawn seed for their gardens simply by glancing at the front of the box! We hope the industry loves it as much we do!”

To match the new packaging, the Johnsons Lawn Seed stand at Glee 2016 (18H26-K25) has also been updated. Featuring aspects of the fun consumer advertising artwork that has been created for the 2017 season, the new stand will be the perfect backdrop for the new packaging. A special ‘recharged’ giveaway will also be taking place throughout the show to help celebrate this exciting milestone for the brand.

Green Lawn Technology

Johnsons Lawn Seed’s new packaging comes at a time when the company has been heavily investing in the product inside the box. Earlier this year, the company brought to market one of the most exciting lawn seed innovations for many years.  Rolled out across its General Purpose, Tuffgrass, Quick Fix and Quick Lawn products, the new formula lawn seed represented a significant evolution within lawn seed technology. Marked as ‘Green Lawn Technology’ on the new packaging, Johnsons Lawn Seed will be investing time and effort in 2017 to further communicate the benefits of this new technology to end users.

Guy Jenkins added: “We are passionate about delivering a product that achieves real results for customers. Our ‘Green Lawn Technology’ has been developed through years and years of dedicated R&D. Put simply this new technology means that a lawn grown from our seed will benefit from a number of time and money saving benefits – including quicker germination and establishment, the ability to sow at temperatures as low as 3°C, improved colour, better drought tolerance and the need to water and fertilise less regularly compared to other lawn seed products. This new technology really is a game changer, and we’re excited to continue to roll this out into the market”

Find out more

To find out more about Johnsons Lawn Seed, visit www.johnsonslawnseed.com, email consumer@dlf.co.uk, or telephone (01386) 791113.
It's another win for Briers at Glee!


Starting the second day of the show as an award winner with a Glee New Product Award is a fantastic result for the launch of this new range on the Briers stand (19H05). Already extremely well received and selling well, the Julie Dodsworth Collection is the result of a partnership with Briers and this renowned designer, who wants to share the beauty and love for her patterns with the nation. Briers was naturally the perfect fit!

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Starting the second day of the show as an award winner with a Glee New Product Award is a fantastic result for the launch of this new range on the Briers stand (19H05).

Already extremely well received and selling well, the Julie Dodsworth Collection is the result of a partnership with Briers and this renowned designer, who wants to share the beauty and love for her patterns with the nation. Briers was naturally the perfect fit!

The beautiful packaging and design, the quality and also the affordability of Julie Dodsworth Orangery Leather Gardener Glove all helped secure its win! Its affordable price point of only £8.99 makes it great for everyday personal use as well as a great gift.

This glove is part of a collection of over 60 new great garden, home and potting shed products, all gorgeous and highly affordable for serious tasks, outdoor fun and perfect gift line as well.

Jackie and Julie are seen proudly holding the award. Having the designer of these beautiful patterns here at Glee and supporting the launch was the personal touch the Briers team were keen to embrace. What better person to have than Julie Dodsworth herself!

Julie was utterly delighted with the result and the whole collection. "It's fantastic! My beautiful patterns are now accessible to everyone and they've got an award too."

And Jackie was also ecstatic and over the moon with the award. "A fantastic accolade and superb recognition for another great Briers' product! Plus, it's a real moral booster for the whole team" Jackie Eades.

Glee New Product Awards 2016
Catergory: Home, Gift and Clothing
Winner:  Briers - Julie Dodsworth Orangery Leather Comfy Gardener Glove

Check out the NEW Julie Dodsworth Collection on Briers stand 19H05 featuring the beautiful and original designs of Flower Girl and Orangery.
Novelty planters create interest for Apta


Novelty planters, including camper planters (pictured), are proving to be a big hit on the Apta stand (19C20-E21)...



Novelty planters, including camper planters (pictured), are proving to be a big hit on the Apta stand (19C20-E21).

The camper van planters come in three colours - blue, green and red - and are new for 2017.

These glazed novelty planters are frost-proof and provide fantastic incremental sales.

Other vehicles in the range include: glazed car, glazed tracor, glazed 4x4, glazed taxi.

There are also animals like hedgehog, cow, owl, cat, sheep and hen.
Whitefurze launch new range of self-watering planters at Glee


Whitefurze have launched a new range of self-watering planters at Glee. The Boston range delivers on design, function and value and was unveiled on stand 18K20...



Whitefurze have launched a new range of self-watering planters at Glee. The Boston range delivers on design, function and value and was unveiled on stand 18K20.

Designed and manufactured in the UK, the new Boston range features a self-watering system which guarantees a balanced water supply for optimum plant growth. A specially-designed insert tray in the base of each planter creates a water reservoir which keeps the soil moist; reducing watering intervals and keeping plants fresh and healthy even when regular watering is not possible.

“The versatile nature of these products will make them popular with consumers” says Managing Director Philip Lanni. “Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, the Boston range is ideal for establishing a growing area whether you have a garden, patio, conservatory or balcony”.

Matching overflow saucers available separately mean the range is suitable for growing flowering plants, herbs, fruit and vegetables both indoors and outdoors.

The range is being exhibited in five sizes and four contemporary colours.

“Glee is an excellent launch pad for new products. We have historically embarked on major garden launches at the show and this has been a contributor to the success and growth we have experienced,” says Philip Lanni.

The Coventry based manufacturer will also strengthen its core gardening category with the addition of new traditional tub and planter lines. New Blacksmith tubs will be on show in two sizes and the well-established Athens range will be enhanced with the addition of four new planters.

“We expect to generate a great deal of interest as we present new products and new ranges at this key industry event," says Philip.

“Our frequent new product launches reflect our commitment to product quality and choice and ensure we are able to offer retailers a wide selection of products across our comprehensive range”.

Visit Whitefurze at stand 18K20 to find out more.

 
Patio Allotment Packs are a winner for Taylors
Lots of interest has been shown in the new Patio Allotment Packs from Taylors Bulbs, which have been designed to appeal to gardeners with limited space...

Lots of interest has been shown in the new Patio Allotment Packs from Taylors Bulbs, which have been designed to appeal to gardeners with limited space.

Each Patio Allotment Pack contains a growing bag with choice of Garlic Cristo, Shallot Vigarmor, Seed Potato Swift or Seed Potato Charlotte.

Those families who find they are short of space in their gardens but still have a desire to Grow Your Own in containers will be instantly attracted to these new packs, which retail between £3.99 and £4.99.

 


Waxed Amaryllis

No Water Flowers® specially selected and tested amaryllis bulbs which need no water to grow and produce flowers.

Bulbs coated in an attractive wax finish which compliments these beautiful flowers.

No Water Flowers® produce shorter stems and are mounted on a sturdy metal base so will not topple over.

Available in various colours and finishes and even available decorated with Snow & Glitter making them ideal for Christmas gifts or table decorations.

Available for delivery from October onwards, place your orders now at Taylors Bulbs. Hall 19, G02.

New-look Meadow View Stone


Meadow View Stone welcome new and existing customers to their stand 20H20-J21 where they will be showcasing a collection of their NEW POS, alongside some NEW products within their paving, stoneware and decorative aggregates collections...



Meadow View Stone welcome new and existing customers to their stand 20H20-J21 where they will be showcasing a collection of their NEW POS, alongside some NEW products within their paving, stoneware and decorative aggregates collections.

Garden Centres have the opportunity to transform their product offering and display areas with an extensive collection of Stoneware, Paving and Aggregates supported by market leading POS, all of which are available from their main distribution depot at Whitchurch. 

Furthermore, their plans for a NEW look Meadow View continue, with the opening of their new 20-acre site due in February 17. 

The new state of the art production facility will strongly aid supply to Garden Centres by offering key logistical savings in the South, aided by three strategic dockside locations ensures product availability at all times with quick delivery timeframes. 

Meadow Views stock holding, product collection and POS support offers an opportunity for Garden Centres to enhance and grow their businesses with a leading and trusted supplier.

For further information on the extensive collection of products and POS available within the Meadow View range please visit our stand or call us for more information on 01948 841607.

Zest 4 Leisure showcase new range at GLEE


Award-winning Zest 4 Leisure is showcasing its impressive range of new products at The GLEE trade show this week.



Award-winning Zest 4 Leisure is showcasing its impressive range of new products at The GLEE trade show this week.

The GIMA 2016 Award winners are introducing dinning sets, picnic tables, outdoor table sets, planters and BBQ shelters, all a part of the new range for the 2017 season.

The Madison Table & Bench Set


The Madison table and bench set is a simple yet sleek design that allows for an attractive outdoor dining experience. Ideal for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the comfort of your own garden, this clean, beautifully crafted furniture set is the perfect choice when dining outdoors with family and friends.

Norfolk Arbour



The Norfolk Arbour is a beautifully designed product perfect for those who enjoy sitting in the sun with some shelter. This elegant arbour with the trellis panels is an ideal spot to relax and unwind at the end of a busy day. Along with its beauty it also provides practicality as it comes complete with an underseat storeage box and lid.

The Harriet Bench



This curved bench is the newest addition to the Harriet family. The park-like model combines a solid design, aesthetically enhanced with smooth curves, in a Bavarian style. Perfect for unwinding in the comfort of the garden.

 The Ashton BBQ Shelter

 

The BBQ shelter is the ideal addition to any garden when thinking of entertaining family and friends. With its paneled sides, open entrance and apex roof, it offers great protection for the chef and BBQ come rain or shine.

This product is the perfect garden feature offering shade or shelter whether you’re hosting a party or simply relaxing outdoors.

The Caroline Bench


A stunning addition to any garden, the Caroline bench and storage box is great for relaxing and unwinding outdoors. Along with its simplistic beauty, it is also a practical addition to the garden with an under seat storage box, ideal for tidying away outdoor accessories.


Venus Arch

 

The stunning Venus Arch is a striking addition to all gardens. Its graceful structure and elegant trellis sides make this product a beautiful outdoor feature.

You can discover this stunning collection and much more at the company’s stand GLEE exhibition stand, 20L30-M31.
 
SkALE Greenwall wins Best Product at Glee
The team from Lows of Dundee were overjoyed when the innovative SkALE Greenwall was voted Best Overall Product at Glee...
The team from Lows of Dundee were overjoyed when the innovative SkALE Greenwall was voted Best Overall Product at Glee.

Lows are the sole UK distributor of the SkALE Greenwall, a product designed by Australian Edward Warburton who was at Glee on the first day of the show.

David Wrigley, International Product Sourcing Director of Lows, said: “It is fantastic to have won the New Product Award. Edward and I presented the case for the SkALE Greenwall to the panel of judges and we are delighted to have won the overall Best Product award. Unfortunately, Edward couldn’t be at the awards presentation but we made sure he knew of the win.”

SkALE is a new innovative vertical garden system. Its unique fish scale pattern of planting pods is just the start of the innovation in both form and function.

The product enables you to install your own greenwall. Now you can create amazing greenwalls, from traditional external settings to the highest grade designed interiors.

Pictured: Dave Wrigley and wife  Rosie, a director of Lows, alongside the winning product.

See the SkALE Greenwall on stand 19H51
 
Glee New Product Awards - Full list of winners
Ten ground-breaking new garden products have been confirmed as the winners of the coveted Glee New Product Awards 2015, including Wildlife World (pictured) who won the Wildlife and Pets category...



Ten ground-breaking new garden products have been confirmed as the winners of the coveted Glee New Product Awards 2015, with winning the Award.

The winning products were chosen by an expert panel of judges representing independent and multiple retailers, the media and international suppliers.

After initial judging of the 305 new products entered first thing the judges selected finalists in each category. Then, for the first time at Glee those finalists had the opportunity to meet the judges, answer questions and make a pitch to be chosen as the winner.

The winners were:

Retail Services and Experiences
Winner: Compass Group (stand 17U30)
Finalist:  Malcolm Scott Consultants (17T59)

Outdoor Entertaining
Winner: Cadac - Urban Chef (17Y26)
Finalists: CPL - Homefire Olive Briquettes (17V10) and Panacea - Vintage Beverage Washtub (19F60)



Garden Decoration
Winner: Smart Garden - Solar Daffodil (18K30-31)
Finalists: Fallen Fruits - Dog Bench (18H30) and Pot Pal - Classico (20A13)

Home, Gift and Clothing
Winner:  Briers - Julie Dodsworth Orangery Comfi Gardener Gove (19H05)
Finalists: Briers - Navy Neoprene Wellington Boot (19H05)  and JKS Creations - The Aquabrush (20B55)

Wildlife and Pets
Winner: Wildlife World - Simon King Brushwood Robin Nester (18M50)
Finalists: Petface - Memory foam and microfibre mattress (18M30 - N31) and Wildlife World - ground feeder range (18M50)

Garden Care - Growing Accessories
Winner:  Lows - skALE Greenwall (19H51)
Finalists: Burgon & Ball - Large Hip Trug (19C26-E27) and LBS - Flexigrow – (18L60)

Garden Care – Chemicals, Fertilisers and Growing Media
Winner: Block Blitz - Block Blitz (17R03)
Finalists:  Westland - Safe Lawn (19G20-H21) and Westland - Gro Sure Smart

Plants, seeds and bulbs
Winner:  Javado - Growing Light Bulbs (20C30)
Finalists: Channel Island Plants - Petunia Tumbelina Maria (NB33) and  Javado - Planted Wek Jar (20C30)

Tools & Machinery
Winner: Scotts Round Up Gel Wand (18M20-N21)
Finalists: Greenworks - 40 volt Cordless Garden Cart (19C30-E31) and NAP Brands - Black and Decker Snake Wand (17Y40)

Landscaping
Winner:  Decopak - Milano Porcelain Paving (20J30-K31)
Finalists: Cadix - Birdbath (20E26-F27) and Panacea - Decorative Landscape Edging 19F60 

Best of British
Joint winner: Pot Pals and Block Blitz

Going Green
Winner: CPL Homefire Olive Briquettes

Best New Product at Glee
Lows - skALE Greenwall

 
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Great British Cards raise £18,000 for industry charities
Giant cheques totalling £18,000 were presented to Greenfingers Charity and Perennial from the Great British Card Company from sales of its stunning ‘Floreo’ range of charity cards...
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Giant cheques totalling £18,000 were presented to Greenfingers Charity and Perennial from the Great British Card Company from sales of its stunning ‘Floreo’ range of charity cards.

The company’s card range provided a selection of 42 different designs, with 10p from each card being paid to both Perennial and Greenfingers Charity, the charity that creates gardens for children who spend time in hospices across the UK.

Chris Houfe, Sales Director of Great British Cards comments: “Our relationship with Perennial and Greenfingers Charity has been brilliant from the start, and our enthusiasm to create a card range specifically to support them evolved quite naturally.  Garden Centre retailers are a specialist trading sector for us, and ‘Floreo’ was able to gain impressive distribution countrywide, with consumers delighting in the fabulously colourful images and variety in design.  On the back of this success we’re launching twelve new designs at GLEE with an autumnal/winter feel.”

Carol Paris, Chief Executive of the Horticultural Trades Association and Trustee of both charities was instrumental in bringing the partnership about. She comments: “This beautiful range of cards has been very popular with gardeners and has provided consumers with the satisfaction of knowing they are helping support two very worthwhile charities.”

Linda Petrons, Head of Fundraising at Greenfingers comments: “We are enormously grateful to the Great British Card Company and to Carol Paris for bringing this partnership together, and to all those garden centres who continue to support this fantastic fundraiser.  The money raised really will make a huge difference to the lives of so many children and families who spend time in hospices.”

Last year Greenfingers launched its ‘A Million Moments Appeal’, aiming to raise £1 million, over the next three years.  With the help of product promotions such as this, the charity is aiming to provide at least 5,000 children and their families that rely on hospices to enjoy spending precious time together outdoors.

 
Diarmuid Gavin congratulates MossOff
Diarmuid Gavin dropped by the MossOff stand and was pleased to hear all about the GIMA Seed Corn fund winner from Vivagreen.


Diarmuid Gavin dropped by the MossOff stand and was pleased to hear all about the exciting product from Vivagreen.

Photo  (above) shows Garrett Walsh and Russell Walsh, owners of Vivagreen welcoming Diarmuid to the stand and explaining why MossOff was such a success when it was trialled earlier this year in Ayletts.

A winner of the GIMA Seed Corn fund (pictured below), MossOff is in the Innovator Zone where the team for Vivagreen are also showing their range of other environmentally safe and responsible products.

 
Try a cocktail on the Halewood Wines & Spirits stand
Garden centre visitors are being invited on to the Halewood Wines & Spirits stand (19G55) to sample unique cocktails and see the company's range of giftware products...


Garden centre visitors are being invited on to the Halewood Wines & Spirits stand (19G55) to sample unique cocktails and see the company's range of giftware products.

James Wright, Director of Spirits and Agency Brands, treated Glee Daily to a cocktail under the watchful eye of Account Director Emma Clarke.




 
Bord na Móna GroWise Fertiliser range launched
Bord na Móna UK is adding to its comprehensive peat to peat-free growing media and soil improvers range with the launch of a Bord na Móna Growise branded range of fertilisers...
Bord na Móna UK is adding to its comprehensive peat to peat-free growing media and soil improvers range with the launch of a Bord na Móna Growise branded range of fertilisers.

The new range comprises 18 new products in a selection of consumer-friendly pack sizes and formats, using innovative formats.  The launch follows the immense popularity of the brand’s growing media and soil improvers range launched in 2015 and considerably expanded at this year’s Glee.

The Bord na Móna Growise fertilisers range comprises Growmore, Fish, Blood & Bone, Bonemeal in 10Kg, 3.5Kg and 1.5Kg granules, Sulphate of Potash, Sulphate of Ammonia, Superphosphate, Sulphate of Iron, Epsom Salts in 1.5Kg powder form,  a 3.5 Kg granular formula of Lime, 10 Kg and 2.5Kg pellets of Chicken Manure, 7Kg, 3.5Kg and 900G granules of Slow Release General Purpose, 3.5Kg and 1Kg granules of Rose, Tree & Shrub, 1.5 Kg granules of Ericaceous, a Compost Maker, three types of All Purpose fertiliser and a 20 tablet pack of Water Retaining Gel.

Charles Farmer, Head of Sales UK said, “We have had huge success with our growing media and soil improvers range, and we have been frequently asked by our customers for a complementary fertilisers offer.  We are now bringing this exciting new range to market with the same quality, consistency and values that have proved extremely popular with customers so far.




Bord na Móna UK offers peat-based and peat-free growing media and soil improvers, primarily through garden centres nationally.  It is also the largest own brand supplier of compost and bark in the UK.  It is part of Bord na Móna plc, which specialises in renewable energy, horticulture, resource recovery and eco-fuels. 

The horticulture business is focused on the marketing and sales of growing media and other horticultural products to UK and Irish retail markets and also professional markets primarily in the UK, Ireland and Europe, where it provides innovative product and supply solutions to meet customer needs.  The business exports growing media products to over 30 countries and its goal is to become the leading supplier in the markets that it serves.

Retailers interested in working with the Bord na Móna Growise brand should contact 0800 973 555, email info@thegreenergardener.com or visit the website www.thegreenergardener.com.

 
Introducing Pedigree Garden the new generation of tools from Bulldog that are a breed apart
Pedigree Garden has been ‘born’ to meet the demands of the new generation of gardener where design, elegance, good-look’s and performance matter in equal measure...

Pedigree Garden has been ‘born’ to meet the demands of the new generation of gardener where design, elegance, good-look’s and performance matter in equal measure.

We think you will rather take to little Hugo (whose favourite hobby is digging) our new generation of Bulldog who we think does a charming job of representing the new range, combining breeding, strength and performance with over 235 years of manufacturing expertise and know-how. Little Hugo is so keen to tell everyone about his new job role that we’ve decided to pop his picture and cheeky paw prints on each and every one of our spades, forks, hand tools, rakes and cutting shears, as we think he embodies exactly what the Pedigree Garden range is all about.

Developed into three lightweight “easy-to-choose” collections:
  • “Digging”
  • “Cultivation”
  • “Transformation”

Each one represented by a beautifully coloured ‘Pedigree pattern’ that helps customers to identify the right tool for the right task in the garden, making the selection process an altogether more pleasurable experience whatever your level of knowledge might be.

The Pedigree Garden range makes for a wonderful gift for a friend or loved one, each tool has it’s own  “Lifetime Guarantee” as standard, is elegant, collectable and bears it’s very own Hugo branded tag (covered in little paw prints) on which to scribe your personal good wishes.

Each tool is made from ‘easy-to-clean’ lightweight stainless steel for ease of use which gives you the strength and quality for which we are renowned by professionals within garden industry - just ask them whose tools they use.

Each one of our spades and forks easily exceeds a bend test of 250lbs – twice the British Standard, with all shafts and handles made from sustainably sourced FSC certified Ash.

We hope that you enjoy using Pedigree as much as we have done in developing it and wish you endless hours of happy gardening with Hugo.



To see the Pedigree Range and to meet the team at Glee come and see us on

Stand 19B54 or for more information contact:

Ed White - Key Accounts Manager on 07702 394 564 ed.white@pedigreegarden.co.uk

Or visit www.pedigreegarden.co.uk

 
Tildenet with Bosmere on board takes another stride forwards

Tildenet’s first Glee with the Bosmere business acquired seven months ago sees the company offering around 100 new products in a brand portfolio that includes Haxnicks and the Tildenet range itself...


Tildenet’s first Glee with the Bosmere business acquired seven months ago sees the company offering around 100 new products in a brand portfolio that includes Haxnicks and the Tildenet range itself.

Managing director Andrew Downey views the addition of Bosmere as a significant strategic move that takes the company in new products categories, including the popular and fast-growing garden covers market dominated by Bosmere for many years.

“I have always thought Bosmere was a wonderful business but we had not originally planned to buy it,” Andrew told Glee Daily News today. “But when the opportunity came up, we saw it was an ideal way forward for us, reinforcing out strong relationship with the independents and our strength across core gardening.”

Bosmere, with its impressive NPD track record, fits well with Tildenet’s approach to innovation, following the distribution deal completed two years ago with Damian Cardozo’s Haxnicks business, renowned for its inspiring new designs.

Andrew says Tildenet, a family business started in 1971 and now empoloying around 60 people, has also worked hard on its customer service and order fulfillment levels, building an enviable reputation in the trade. The Bosmere division is now well on the way to achieving the group’s average 98% fulfillment rate.

Tildenet recently closed Bosmere’s Gatwick depot, opening a new warehouse in Bristol to bring the group’s total warehousing capacity to 120,000 sq.ft.

Among the new ideas you’ll see on the stand today are the simple but effective Boot Clamps, a Pergola Extension Kit enabling users to build their own ‘tunnels’, the Haxnicks Easy Table Garden with built-in self-watering, new endorsement from celebrity gardener Pippa Greenwood across the Haxnicks brand and 'Snip It' mini secateurs in a retail-ready counter-top display (pictured right, with Andrew Downey).

Tildenet can be found in Hall 19 (19G30).

 
Malcolm Scott Consultants launches new services and concept at Glee 2016
Malcolm Scott Consultants (17T59) launched its enhanced service offering and its brand new garden concept at Glee yesterday...

Malcolm Scott Consultants (17T59) launched its enhanced service offering and its brand new garden concept at Glee yesterday.

The planning consultancy was acquired earlier this year by Harris Lamb, and both businesses met with guests to introduce some of the key new services available to clients.

Malcolm (pictured left on the stand today with Neil Harris) said: “Harris Lamb has a wealth of end-to-end property consultancy services which, combined with our extensive experience of garden centre planning and design, means we are well-placed to provide additional specialist advice and support to garden and leisure sector clients.

 “The existing Malcolm Scott Consultants (hyperlink to website) team relocated to new offices to integrate with the business, working particularly closely with the Rating, Retail, Development, Land sales and Construction teams, all of which are able to work with us to add value and insight to our offering,” he added.

The business also took the opportunity to unveil its Garden Centre 2020 concept; a new garden retail experience that brings together a passion for life.

Malcolm explained: “We started to look at this concept some time ago. The HTA has gone on the record to voice its concerns about the alarming decline in home and garden ownership amongst the new generation and its impact upon gardening sales, but that is only part of the problem: fundamentally there has been a shift in people’s attitude to work outside paid employment.

 “Increasingly, people don’t want to work hard during their day, and then spend their free time laboriously too – they want to enjoy a more relaxed, sociable lifestyle with friends and family. That doesn’t mean they don’t appreciate, or want, an attractive garden, but that their time is more limited and that it needs to be lower maintenance.

 “As such, we’ve developed Garden Centre 2020, a new-look garden centre for the next decade, which will blend the best of traditional centres with a new, fun presentation. We want to create a destination to offer experiential products and services along with a wider specialist range for committed and seasoned gardeners.”
To find out more about the combination of Garden Centre planning, design and support services and property management services, visit the team on stand 17T59 during the remainder of the exhibition.

 
Training elves...that's our business
Summer may just be coming to an end but the team at Love To are already in the Christmas mood as they dressed up in elves' costumes for Glee.


Summer may just be coming to an end but the team at Love To are already in the Christmas mood as they dressed up in elves' costumes for Glee.

Brian Two, David Lovesy and Mike Holmes run an Elf Training Academy and have worked with award-winning garden centres like Frosts and Ruxley Manor.

At the Academy, the team run a one-day course that is designed for all those who are employed in or run Christmas grottos.

Brian and David are the creative force of Love To Ltd, and with their background in both performance and experience management they are ideally placed to offer practical advice.
Frosts, Blue Diamond, B&Q, Gardensite and John Lewis are winners in the Glee Buyers Power List for 2016


The winners of the 2016 Glee Buyers Power List have been announced today (Tuesday) at the heart of Glee 2016 within the Inside Retail Theatre...

Full results and pictures
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The winners of the 2016 Glee Buyers Power List have been announced today (Tuesday) during an exciting awards ceremony at the heart of Glee 2016 within the Inside Retail Theatre.

From individual garden centre buyers to multiple retailer buying teams, the Glee Buyers Power List was launched one year ago to recognise and celebrate the many garden retail buyers who have gone ‘above and beyond’ to make a difference within the industry in the past 12 months.

Speaking at the Glee Buyers Power List awards ceremony, which was attended by retailers and suppliers alike, Glee’s Event Director Matthew Mein confirmed: “The Glee Buyers Power List was set up to recognise a key group of decision makers in the gardening industry who have often been overlooked: garden retail buyers.  Through this initiative, we are pleased to be able to celebrate and reward their hard work and dedication.  Our huge congratulations to all of the winners, the finalists and the many excellent shortlisted nominees.”

Glee, organised by i2i Events, launched its inaugural Glee Buyers Power List initiative to the market in 2015, coinciding with the continued period of change at development at the show.  The strong response from the industry since its launch has seen an increase in nominations year-on-year, with the shortlist for each of the five categories being a closely fought competition.  These shortlists were then opened up to everyone in the gardening industry, enabling them to cast their votes online for their top three buyers or teams in each category.

The winners and finalists were announced as follows:

Best Independent Garden Centre Buyer/ Buying Team

FINALISTS

  • Ayletts Nurseries
  • Bents
  • Brookfields Garden Centre
  • Codsall & Wergs Garden Centre
  • Longacres - John Connell
  • Chessington Garden Centre - Paul Smith
  • The Old Railway Line
  • Stephen H. Smith’s Garden & Leisure
  • Scotsdale Garden Centre

WINNER
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  • Frosts Garden Centre

Best Multiple Garden Centre Buyer/ Buying Team

FINALISTS

  • Tillington Group - Darran Oakley
  • Haskins Garden Centres
  • Dobbies – John Forbes
  • Wyevale Garden Centres

WINNER
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  • Blue Diamond Group

Best DIY/Builder Merchant Buyer/ Buying Team

FINALISTS

  • Jewson
  • Homebase - Sophie Taylor
  • Travis Perkins
  • Wickes

WINNER
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  • B&Q


Best Online Buyer/ Buying Team

FINALISTS

  • Amazon 
  • B&M Stores
  • GR Garden Retail
  • Internet Gardener
  • Primrose buying team
  • Wayfair - Rebecca Allsopp
  • Wayfair Outdoor Category Buying Team
  • YouGarden.com

HIGHLY COMMENDED

  • Dobbies

WINNER
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  • Gardensite

 

Best ‘Other’ Garden Retailer Buyer/ Buyer Team

FINALISTS

  • Aldi
  • Argos
  • B&M Stores
  • Ness Botanical Gardens
  • Poundstretcher
  • Tesco
  • The Range
  • Waitrose buying team

HIGHLY COMMENDED

  • Wilkinsons

WINNER
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  • John Lewis

 

Matthew Mein added: “I’d love to offer my sincerest congratulations to all those who were shortlisted, and also to this year’s winners. There is no doubt that you are all highly deserving of their commendations. Our thanks also to all of those that took the time to vote – your continued support of the awards is greatly appreciated.”
New controls and feeds range meets growing demand for eco products
A new range of bio-technology feeds and plant care controls was launched at Glee yesterday in response to the growing demand for environmentally-sensitive garden care products. Decco will be the distributor...



Above: Sipcam's Matt Jones on the stand (20M50) at Glee today.


A totally new range of environmentally-sensitive feed, weed and control products from one of the world’s leading plant technology companies was launched at Glee yesterday, making the best professional technology available to British amateur gardeners.

The Ecofective range from Milan-based family business Sipcam is made exclusively in Britain with clear objective to be kinder to the environment than conventional products, include ingredients with favourably eco-toxicological and health and safety profiles (using naturally derived ingredients where possible) and to demonstrate excellent efficacy.

Garden centre supplies, with accompanying in-store POS and marketing support, will be handled exclusively by Decco.

A UK team of 11 has been set up, with a home and garden division under the leadership of Matt Jones, formerly managing director of Doff Portland and a technical team headed by Dr Anne Noble and Bob Hand, both specialists in plant nutrition and regulated products.

“We are taking a very long view, having recognized the opportunities and potential for our products in the British domestic garden market,” said Matt. “Sipcam is a €500m family-owned business that has been trading for 70 years. Our technology has been developed following many years of strategic R&D in co-operation with leading international universities. This provides us with a unique skills set in what is an already overcroweded market.”

Research shows that UK gardeners seek environmentally responsible ways to help them. Ecofective makes the bio-technologies we have developed available to them in attractive and easily usable forms – particularly relevant now as an increasing number of pesticides, active ingredients and conventional checmicals are being withdrawn, often due to environmental concerns.”

The range includes Rose Defender (to control aphids and mildew, plus foliar feed), Weed Blast (weedkiller based on acetic acid, offering visible results after one hour), Patio & Path Weed and Moss Killer, a clay granule slug barrier, a non-pesticide Plant Defender and an organic Wonder Feed for tomatoes favoured by commercial organic growers.

 

Treadstone Products launches new merchandising support
   
Treadstone Products, one of the leading suppliers of branded garden products, is offering a choice of two bespoke merchandising displays to help retailers boost sales of its branded Peter Rabbit Outdoor Adventures range for children and Laura Ashley collection of garden accessories.

Treadstone Products, one of the leading suppliers of branded garden products, is offering a choice of two bespoke merchandising displays to help retailers boost sales of its branded Peter Rabbit Outdoor Adventures range for children and Laura Ashley collection of garden accessories.

PETER RABBIT MERCHANDISER

The inviting Peter Rabbit display unit has been specifically created to support the retailer with point of sale (POS) and has been designed to maximise stock capacity and variation. Comprising of a four-sided, freestanding unit, the merchandiser comes complete with interactive POS boards and colourful character images of Peter Rabbit and his friends to capture the attention of children and parents alike.

LAURA ASHLEY MERCHANDISER

Designed with a ‘shop in shop’ concept in mind, the Laura Ashley merchandiser creates a true destination point in store. With the addition of seasonal impulse tags, the timber unit provides year-round merchandising support for Treadstone’s popular Laura Ashley range of gardening accessories.

W: www.treadstoneproducts.com

T: 01978 664 667

E: sales@treadstoneproducts.com

Compass offers award-winning solution to garden centre catering

Catering outsourcing company Compass Group were celebrating at Glee today after winning the show’s New Product Award’s retail experiences and services category...



Above: Compass business development manager Ed Fletcher and development chef David Steel on the stand in Hall 17.


Catering outsourcing company Compass Group were celebrating at Glee today after winning the show’s New Product Award’s retail experiences and services category.

Compass deliver fully outsourced cafes and restaurants for retailers who choose not to run their own but want their catering to match the business’s quality offering and brand values.

“We call ourselves a ‘silent partner’,” said Compass’s business development manager Ed Fletcher, “because as far as the customers are concerned we are part of the garden centre’s own operation. Nobody is aware that it is outsourced.”

Compass takes full responsibility for all aspects of the client’s catering, including menu planning and development, employing staff, choosing suppliers and health and safety.

“One of the biggest benefits for our clients is that we can keep the offer fresh. Clients who run their own catering often don’t have the time or resources to do that but it’s a central part of our approach. We run it as if it were our own business.”

Increased average basket spend, dwell time and customer satisfaction are often achieved, as well as a significant concession return for clients.

More information: Ed Fletcher on 07775 950339 or ed.fletcher@compass-group.co.uk

Unique range of cool boxes from Think Outside

Think Outside continue to impress visitors to Glee with their unique range of cool boxes. The new Silver Arrow (pictured) has been a big hit on stand 18N16-P17...



At Think Outside we are preparing for your next party with our unique range of cool boxes.

Fully insulated and complete with plug for easy drainage all are hand made from recycled materials and are certain to be the talking point of any gathering.

Think Outsides classic Kombi, Pickup truck, and Castaway Cruiser, are now joined by the awesome Silver Arrow (pictured) to be launched at Glee in 2016.

This unique cool box brings James Bond into your garden with its classic style, shape, and functionality.

See the range on stand 18N16-P17.
Weber lines up its biggest ever marketing campaign for Genesis re-launch
Weber’s UK launch of the upgraded Genesis barbecue at Glee yesterday heralded what will be the company’s biggest ever marketing campaign when it kicks off next spring...



Above: Weber marketing director Chris Trewhitt demonstrates the new Genesis range.

Weber’s UK launch of the upgraded Genesis barbecue at Glee yesterday heralded what will be the company’s biggest ever marketing campaign when it kicks off next spring.

Genesis has been a popular top-end gas barbecue since the original hit the market in 1985, but the new range, split between entry level Genesis II and the premium Genesis LX, includes a host of flexible model options to appeal to a wider audience than ever and hit affordable as well as luxury price points. Two-, three-, four- and six-burner options will be available on both platforms when the range reaches retail in January.

Marketing director Chris Trewhitt says next year’s Genesis marketing campaign will launch on 18 March in the run-up to the 2017 barbecuing season and will include TV ads.

Other big news from Weber at Glee today includes the UK launch of iGrill, the digital thermometer that links to a digital cooking temperature display and can cooking data to an iPad app.

There is also a compact Weber shop-in-shop merchandising option borrowing many of the elements of the full Weber World shops but on a footprint that is around 20% smaller yet can still display 34 grills.

Chris says the training of retail staff will continue to be a major priority for Weber. “There’s nothing better when you’re shopping than a member of staff you can trust because they have the right knowledge,” he said.

18-hour trip to Glee...all the way from the Falklands

The prize for the longest journey undertaken to attend Glee this year must go to Tim and Jan Miller…who travelled 18 hours in an RAF passenger jet from the Falklands!


The prize for the longest journey undertaken to attend Glee this year must go to Tim and Jan Miller…who travelled 18 hours in an RAF passenger jet from the Falklands!

Tim and Jan set up Stanley Nursery & Garden Centre on the island in the late 1980s and have been visiting Glee on average very other year for the past 20 years to buy stock.

Jan has day to day responsibility for the garden centre (turnover c£150,000) that serves the islands’ population of 3000, while Tim takes care of Stanley Growers, its sister market garden business.

Tim was born and bred in the islands. In fact, his great great grandfather, who once served in the Household Cavalry, was among those tasked by Queen Victoria to “go forth and colonise my Empire”.



Tim and Jan Miller on the Dalefoot stand with Pauline Lewington.

Tim says there is no shortage of keen gardeners in the Falklands, despite weather conditions that can be harsh at times. While conditions are generally similar to the Western Isles off the Scottish coast, the combination in spring (our autumn) of predictably strong winds and sunshine scorches the new growth of deciduous trees, making wind fencing or hedging essentials for gardeners. Summer temperatures rarely reach the mid-20s C, while winters can leave the peat-over-clay soil saturated in winter, with temperatures only occasionally falling below zero.

Among the couple’s purchases at Glee are Johnsons seeds from the Mr Fothergill’s group and composts from Westland…but they were showing a keen interest at Glee today in the range of wool composts from Dalefoot (18K57).]

On Sunday, the couple board another RAF jet for the long journey home, broken only by a comfort break in the Ascension Isles, with the Falklands spring just around the corner.

 
Block Blitz brings paving back to life
Block Blitz Paving Treatment has had a tremendous Glee with this unique product winning two New Product Awards – Best of British and Best Garden Care...


Block Blitz Paving Treatment has had a tremendous Glee with this unique product winning two New Product Awards – Best of British and Best Garden Care.

The Block Blitz solution is made from a dynamic mineral and plant based Barrier Deterent.

Unlike traditional methods of cleaning, Block Blitz uses Soft Wash Technology to lift grime and deter unwanted organic growth. Just apply the product and walk away. It's that simple.

Block Blitz continues slowly cleaning and protecting paving for up to six months.

It can be used on new block paving, old block paving, commercial paving and domestic paths and patios.

The company is actively looking to develop relationships with retailers and online stores. For more information visit stand 17R03 or email enquiries@blockblitz.co.uk or visit www.blockblitz.co.uk
Gardena unveils mobile control system for watering and mowing



Gardena has announced its latest system designed to control irrigation and robotic lawnmowers via a mobile phone or tablet and an internet router...




Gardena has announced its latest system designed to control irrigation and robotic lawnmowers via a mobile phone or tablet and an internet router.

Part of a range of similarly-designed products, the innovative system features an intelligent Gardena smart Gateway, which communicates with the Gardena smart Sensor, the Gardena smart Water Control and the Gardena smart Sileno via a high-powered antenna. With the help of the free smart App for smartphones and tablets, connected devices can be controlled from anywhere and at any time: users can turn them on or off, check their status or change their configuration.

The smart Sensor produces live data, for example on soil moisture, outdoor temperature, and light intensity, making it easier for gardeners not only to plan when to mow or water their lawn, but to also adapt their routine to potential storms. The corresponding mobile app will be available free of charge for iOS and Android users, and will be continually updated with new features.

NEW watering solution for small gardens and roof terraces

Gardena have introduced hose and hose box in a new format for the simple and convenient irrigation of small gardens or on roof terraces.

The new Gardena Terrace Spiral Hose is a solution for the irrigation of mini-gardens and plants on balconies and terraces. The 7.5m hose retracts to ist original shape after use, for storage on a bracket integrated into the Standard Hose Connector, so it can be stowed neatly at the tap. It is available as a set with the original Gardena System Parts and Gun Nozzle. A set with the Gardena Watering Sprayer will also be available.

The new lightweight and compact Gardena Terrace Hose Box carries 10m of 11mm hose and has a fold-in carrying handle. Easily transported, it is equipped with a 1.5m connection fitting, the required original Gardena System Parts and a Gun Nozzle.

The new Gardena Adapter for Indoor Taps is ideal for users without outdoor taps.

NEW hand tools with improved ergonomics

Gardena has also introduced new Classic Hand Tools, new Comfort Hand Tools and new combisystem Hand Tools.

Hobby gardeners have placed their trust in The Gardena combisystem across more than 40 years. In order to make handling even more pleasant, Gardena has once again improved the ergonomics. Whether large or small tools, every handle is compatible with every tool, and is guaranteed to connect without wobbling. Gardena provides a 25-year warranty for these products.

A new ergonomically shaped combisystem handle, easily attached via a soft plastic screw, features soft plastic elements and a rounded handle end.

The new Gardena Classic Hand Tools and  Comfort Hand Tools both benefit from new, ergonomically shaped handles that lie perfectly in the hand, the former with angled handle ends to prevent slipping, and the latter with rounded handle ends that resist slipping, even when hands are damp. Both ranges have a Duroplast coating for a long life.

See all Gardena’s new products at Glee on stand 19C30-E3

Pictured: Tobia M Koerner, Vice President Global Sales, and Sascha Menges, President Gardena.
Bonningtons customer wins VIP trip to New York
Bonningtons customer Gary Singh, from Welch & Tidy Ltd, has drawn the star prize on the company's stand (N17 in Hall 20) and won a VIP all expenses paid trip to New York.


Bonningtons customer Gary Singh, from Welch & Tidy Ltd, has drawn the star prize on the company's stand (N17 in Hall 20) and won a VIP all expenses paid trip to New York...

Gary picked out the star prize in the 'prize cube draw' which was open to all visitors to GLEE. 

Speaking after the win, Gary said that he was pleased to have won, especially as he has enjoyed such a long and successful trading history with Bonningtons stretching back almost 20 years.

"Ian and his team have a fantastic and varied range of products and their next day delivery gets me out of trouble every time! Their prices are always the most competitive, no one can really match them for value."

Ian Fisher said, "it's nice to show our appreciation to a long and loyal customer, it's partnerships like the one between Gary and Bonningtons that make our daily job a real pleasure!" He also confirmed that the prize draw will continue for the rest  of today and all day tomorrow. There are still plenty of other prizes to be claimed."



Pictured: Gary Singh receives his prize from Ian Fisher.
STV key stockists lock in to increased profits


STV's new Key Stockist programme allows retailers to lock in to season-long pricing and boost their profit margins...



STV is uniquely focused on supply of pest control products to retail, with market-leading ranges covering all key categories backed up by unparalleled support, including shelf-planning and merchandising.

The company is are committed to ensuring that its retail partners get the best deals and its Key Stockist programme allows retailers to lock in to season-long pricing and boost their profit margins.

You can see the core ranges for key stockists on stand 1850L and discuss STV’s new margin escalator, which offers an incremental increase in profit margin for each core range of STV product stocked.

   

 
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Cadac launch serious BBQ for cooking in small spaces
and win a Glee Award for Best New Outdoor Entertaining Product




A stylish barbecue ideal for use on a balcony, patio or terrace has been launched by Cadac (17X25-Y26)…


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A stylish barbecue ideal for use on a balcony, patio or terrace has been launched by Cadac (17X25-Y26)…

The Citi Chef 50 has a cooking grid made from aluminium for perfect heating and coated in Greengrill ceramic for easy cleaning. Smart wood side tables clip on and off and can be stored inside the main cabinet while the side handles and four castor wheels mean it can be conveniently pushed into any small storage area.

The inside of the double-skin burner box is porcelain enamel coated for easy cleaning. All fat goes into a drip cup underneath the unit.

There are five optional cooking surfaces to choose from in addition to the standard easy-clean grid – a plancha, non-stick grill 2 braai, skottel, non-stick chef pan and enamel roast pan.

Pruning steps up a gear with redesigned Fiskars lopper




Fiskars brand ambassador James Wong (left) helped the company to unveil its new generation of PowerGear X cutting tools at Glee yesterday. The engineering and ergonomics have evolved to make pruning and lopping easier than ever...




Fiskars (19G56) unveiled its new generation of PowerGear X cutting tools at Glee yesterday. The engineering and ergonomics have evolved to make pruning and lopping easier than ever.

The pioneering PowerGear mechanism trebles the cutting power, significantly reducing the effort needed to prune. With super sharp PFTE coated precision blades designed to slice through the toughest wood, the tools are weather-resistant, virtually unbreakable and feature a new comfortable soft grip handles. The robust shafts are made of aluminium to reduce weight and increase control.

Vibrant soft-grip orange handles make the tools easy to locate in even the most overgrown setting. With rivets replaced by bolts, maintenance is easy, increasing performance and longevity. The new ergonomics have resulted in a lightweight hedge shear with more balance and control than ever before.

The new PowerGear X range (which also includes re-designed secateurs)  will be available to retailers in January 2017.



Above: James Wong, keen cook as well as gardener, highlights the new Fiskars Functional Form kitchen range.

The rising impoprtance of cook shops in many destination garden centres influenced Fiskars’ decision to use Glee to launch their new Kitchen range yesterday.

 “We know that there are correlations between people who love cooking and those who enjoy time in the garden,” said Fiskars commercial director Richard Carr .  “We know our retail customers are expanding into complementary areas in their garden centres and DIY stores – from home interior accessories, pets, gifts and importantly into food. We know that our Fiskars garden tools are a well-known brand, already recognised and respected in the garden trade. It makes perfect sense to offer customers a brand they recognise, with the values they trust and appreciate.”

The Functional Form range includes kitchen utensils, pans and knives, all competitively priced, creating a comprehensive but compact offer for garden and DIY retailers.

www.fiskars.com 

TRAMONTINA CHURRASCO - The original from Brazil.


In Brazil, the barbecue is equivalent with tradition, celebration and joy. Maybe that's why the Brazilian way of its preparation is one of the most respected in the world. In this country, the tradition is originally from the southern Pampas which is the same place where Tramontina was born.



In Brazil, the barbecue is equivalent with tradition, celebration and joy.

Maybe that's why the Brazilian way of its preparation is one of the most respected in the world. In this country, the tradition is originally from the southern Pampas which is the same place where Tramontina was born.

Since 1911, the brand has been one of the main international suppliers of premium cutlery; formed by its 10 factories, presented in more the 120 countries and with so much pride of the product line. Thinking about barbecue lovers, in 2016 Tramontina arrived in the UK, exactly in the best season. Its headquarter is located in London, Pell Street, SE8 5EN.

The product range is vast, functional, original in terms of design and of very high quality. It comprises knives, skewers, utensils, cutting boards, barbecue equipment, grills and much more.

The Tramontina knives are produced with extremely high quality and durable raw materials. The blades are made of stainless steel and combined with an elaborate heat treatment, which ensures a cutting efficiency, good corrosion protection and long life of the edge. The handles are made of treated wood (polywood) with the special and unique characteristics to be dishwasher safe with a five-year warranty.

Tramontina offers a complete point of sale solution that can be used to promote the line. Different versions can be customised to meet different needs. Select the best assortment for your customers now.

Besides this, I would like to have the details of our booth mentioned:

Hall 20 - A10

 
STILL – “The World’s Finest Gardening Gloves”
Jayco, a family owned and managed company, celebrating our 45th anniversary, are proud and delighted that our unique products are STILL renowned as ‘The World’s Finest Gardening Gloves’ and indeed continue to be the choice of many professional and keen gardeners alike....


Jayco, a family owned and managed company, celebrating our 45th anniversary, are proud and delighted that our unique products are STILL renowned as ‘The World’s Finest Gardening Gloves’ and indeed continue to be the choice of many professional and keen gardeners alike.

Through our business supplying very high quality leather industrial gloves since 1971, it became very apparent to us through visiting numerous gardening retail outlets, that there were no truly high quality gardening gloves available in the gardening arena and with our knowledge and expertise gained over many years in the glove industry, we began to design a unique, compact range of gardening gloves.

Launched in 2004, Gold Leaf gardening gloves remain the very finest leather gardening gloves available.  This has been achieved through the use of some unique and innovative designs in association with exceptionally high quality leather which is both comfortable and durable.  We have successfully exhibited at The RHS Chelsea Flower Show since 2004, and our range was first endorsed by The Royal Horticultural Society in 2006 – a true mark of excellence in the garden!

Consistency of quality, coupled with an old fashioned attitude to customer service, and an understanding of our customer’s requirements, have allowed Jayco to fulfil the mission that we embarked upon, with Gold Leaf now being widely recognised as the world's premier brand of gardening gloves.

Indeed, GOLD LEAF are delighted to confirm that we will always steadfastly refuse to compromise on quality, and despite the recent and continuing proliferation of lower quality patterned, leather and fabric gloves flooding the market, we will continue to use only the very highest quality, superior Deerskin Leather in the manufacture of our world renowned gardening gloves.

Having elevated hand wear in the garden to never previously seen levels of quality, comfort and style, the result is an incredible level of brand loyalty which continues to drive repeat sales, particularly at key periods for Gift purchases such as Christmas.                                                                                                                                                                   

Quite simply - Nothing can compare to our quality!

Please visit us on our stand to see and feel the difference between the Best and the rest!

 

View our product videos  

http://www.goldleaf-gloves.com/product_info.htm    

Stand number K01 in Hall 18

CPL introduce the next generation biomass fuels


The Homefire Olive Briquettes are creating lots of interest on the CPL Distribution stand. This totally new and innovative product is the result of extensive rearch by CPL.



The Homefire Olive Briquettes are creating lots of interest on the CPL Distribution stand. This totally new and innovative product is the result of extensive rearch by CPL.

People love burning firewood for the look, the feel and the environmental benefits but wish that it gave out more heat and last longer – in short they want firwood to perform more like coal.

With Homefire Olive Briquettes, CPL has developed a fuel that gives people the best of both worlds.

The Briquettes:
  • Burn 40% hotter than hardwood kiln dried logs
  • Lasts twice as long
  • 100% renewable
  • Made from olives.
Visitors to Glee can view the Homefire Olive Briquettes on the CPL Distribution stand (17V10).
GIMA 'Buyers Connect' proves popular


The GIMA 'Buyers Connect' speed networking sessions proved to be a very popular feature on the second day of Glee...



The GIMA 'Buyers Connect' speed networking sessions proved to be a very popular feature on the second day of Glee.

The sessions are for selected exhibitors to meet with show visitors for 10-minute slots.

The 'Buyers Connect' sessions are taking place in the GIMA Business Village, located in Hall 20, stand 20H50-J51.
No slip ups for Protek when it comes to exterior wood finishes


Wood finishing experts Protek, who supply wood finishes for ITV's Love The Garden, launched a brand new anti-slip decking finish at Glee on their stand 20L32...

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Wood finishing experts Protek, who supply wood finishes for ITV's Love Your Garden, launched a brand new anti-slip decking finish at Glee on their stand 20L32.

Director Ben Thornborough explained; "we've been supplying water based wood finshes for 30 years and now we have extended our range by adding Restol oil based finshes the newest of which is the Horva Anti Slip for decking."

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"It has an added natural UV extra that protects against the sun, as do the rest of the Restol range.  They have been very well recieved by existing an new customers here at Glee."

Protek's Royal Exterior Wood Range is the finish of choice for ITV's Love Your Garden.  With 58 colours this high end product is ideal for centres to stock as you only have to physically stock the top 10 most popular colours, advertise the other 48 and when a customer buys any of them Protek will either ship next day to the centre or direct to the customer.

"Our Wood Preserver is also proving a good seller as it conforms to all of the latest regulations, as does our Stable Coat which has been developed in conjunction with the racehorse trainer Paul Nichols."

Protek 20L32

They're Houseplant Happy at Empathy


The team at Plantworks, producers and distributorsof the Empathy range of biologically active products including Rootgrow have had huge smiles on their faces every day at Glee after the launch of Happy House Plant...

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The team at Plantworks, producers and distributorsof the Empathy range of biologically active products including Rootgrow have had huge smiles on their faces every day at Glee after the launch of Happy House Plant.

Director of Sales, Mark Matthew told Glee Daily News; "Happy House Plant is our first product for the houseplant market. It is natural and sustainable.  The pack sells for £2.99 and that will feed a plant in a 5 litre pot for 6 months."

Helen Thomas, Technical Sales and Research added "we've had a great response to the launch of Happy House Plant.  It will be a big Pick Me Up for houseplant sales."

Plantworks, Empathy are on stand 18H20
A New Star from Creative Products


Creative Product's Star Magic Laser Light Shower will be sparkling over the outside of houses all over the UK this winter...

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Creative Product's Star Magic Laser Light Shower will be sparkling over the outside of houses all over the UK this winter.

Avaialble from Mid October their new Laser Light Show product will retail for £49.99.  "It comes with a spike or a stand fitting and a 10 meter lead, so it can easily be placed at the end of the garden to give a really great show," said Richard Booker of Creative Products.

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"Of course it comes with the usual Creative Products TV display unit, so sales will be high, especially in the run up to Christmas," he told Glee Daily News.

Creative Products are on stand 18N30


Elementi - The Art of Fire


The Gas Fire Pit market has been getting red hot on the Elementi stand at Glee...

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The Gas Fire Pit market has been getting red hot on the Elementi stand at Glee, 17X30.

Outdoor living is the new lifestyle choice and one of our exclusive range of gas powered ‘fire pits’ will allow you to make more use, in greater comfort, of your outdoor space. A new concept in patio heaters, designed in the USA to enhance the outdoor spaces in your home or garden with a uniquely designed piece of garden furniture that serves a practical purpose.

The Elementi range of gas ‘fire pits’, ‘fire bowls’ and ‘flaming tables’ are designed to complement a wide range of styles from contemporary to rustic and they will add to the appearance of any landscape, plus they provide warmth and the special visual attraction of ‘living’ flames. Although substantial these patio heaters (fire pits) are portable and can be moved to alternative locations/positions with relative ease.

All Elementi outdoor gas heaters are CE marked and supplied with a 6kg propane gas bottle cover that is made from GRC to match the material of the chosen Elementi portable ‘fire pit’. Additionally, a full weather cover is provided for the patio heater, together with full operating and maintenance instructions. 

The Elementi fire pit is very easy to operate with a single control knob similar to many gas appliances, simply push and twist the knob, holding it in until the ‘pilot’ is established before turning the knob further to ignite the main burner. The ignition is battery powered (single AAA battery supplied) which is easily accessible and will only require replacement very infrequently. Once lit, the flame and thus heat output is easily adjustable by turning the control knob to achieve the desired heat output and flame effect, turning the control fully clockwise will extinguish the flame.

There are many other designs in addition to those shown on this site, some of which are manufactured to order, so if you have your own ideas contact us to discuss how we can help.

Elementi 17X30

Stanley - Job Done from NAP Brands


NAP Brands, 17Y40, launched the STANLEY range of Petrol powered tools at Glee 2016...

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NAP Brands, 17Y40, launched the STANLEY range of Petrol powered tools at Glee 2016, an exclusive UK launch.

The product is only available from NAP Brands and is available in the wider market from Q1 2017 (from UK stock).

STANLEY landscaping tools lead the way in performance with 1m & 2m modules available now from UK stock. Deals are available just contact NAP Brands on sales@napbrands.co.uk

STANLEY® is the worlds most recognised hand tool manufacturer and at Glee this year NAP Brands will be exclusively launching a comprehensive range of hand and petrol garden tools under both the STANLEY® and STANLEY FATMAX® brands. Designed to perform and aimed squarely at the discerning the petrol garden range will deliver revolutionary advances in starting technology and economy. Innovation runs throughout the offer and on centre stage will be the revolutionary 'virtually unkinkable' hose from STANLEY FATMAX. This professional grade hose features PolyFusion™ Technology making it extremely light and quick connect ensures compatibility with the wider market. Find NAP Brands on stand 17Y40.

About NAP Brands:

www.napbrands.co.uk

https://twitter.com/napbrands

https://www.linkedin.com/company/nap-brands

Portfolio: https://www.flipgorilla.com/p/23837411469467458/show

NAP Brands manages the purchasing, manufacture and sourcing of powered equipment, SDA’s and general merchandise in the UK. We also undertake licencing and offer exclusive distribution in the UK for a number of selected categories from STANLEY / BLACK & DECKER. We offer an end-to-end product sourcing service and brand distribution solution complete with warehouseing, after sales and technical care for retailers distributors and end users.

NAP Brands offers sourcing, product development, engineering, quality and supply chain management of key hardware and non food categories produced in Asia.

Part of the FiniNUAIR family of companies NAP Brands is the UK sales and marketing office of RSNUTOOL. Focused on delivering OEM and branded products to the UK market. The head office is based in Shanghai and the group runs offices in the UK, France, Poland, Italy, South Africa, New Zealand and Portugal.

RSNUTOOL serves importers, retailers, brands, owners of proprietary IP and licensors in 28 countries across both hemispheres – important for seasonal products.

RSNUTOOL is a privately owned subsidiary of FiniNUAIR. We operate as a partnership across all territories.

 

New Aquabrush will be a hit with gardeners and active lifestylers


The new Aquabrush from JK's Creations, 20B55, is destined to be a big hit for gardeners and people with a more active lifestyle...

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The new Aquabrush from JK's Creations, 20B55, is destined to be a big hit for gardeners and people with a more active lifestyle.

After listening to feedback from consumers and retailers, JK's Creations have developed a high quality 500ml water bottle for their Aquabrush (pictured left) so that the product meets the demands of people wanting to clean muddy boots, tools and any manner of objects more often.

For garden centres exclusively they have developed a pack with a spare brush, a cloth and the new sized Aquabrush that will retail for £16.99.

This quality UK made product was a finalist in the Glee New Product Awards.

Aquabrush, JK's Creations are on stand 20B55.
 
Glee Daily News brings you all the latest Glee news - previews, live issues from the show and an omnibus edition
The team from GTN are proud once again to be the official media partners for Glee producing the Glee Planner, the Glee Show Catalogue and the Glee Daily News...
The team from GTN are proud once again to be the official media partners for Glee producing the Glee Planner, the Glee Show Catalogue and the Glee Daily News.

We're already well advanced in preparations for the Glee Planner which is posted to all pre-registered Glee visitors and the Glee Show Catalogue which is available for FREE as visitors enter the halls at the NEC and now we've published the first issue of this years Glee Daily News.

From now until the end of September the Glee Daily News, in its unique e-mail format, will keep visitors up to date with what they can see at the show and gives exhibitiors the most up to date e-mail vehicle for ensuring buyers know about their new products and other Glee activities.

Here's the schedule for the Glee Daily News 2016:
      • Early August Preview       - 1st August
      • Mid August Preview        - 17th August
      • Early September Preview  - 3rd September
      • Full Show Preview           - 7th September
      • Build up preview - Live from the Show - 11th September 
      • Live from the Show Day 1 - 12th September
      • Live from the Show Day 2  - 13th September
      • Live from the Show Day3   - 14th September
      • Omnibus Issue                 - 27th September

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