In This Issue
Glee 2013 ends on a high note
Exhibitors are rebooking for Glee 2014
Naturalising Scatter Boxes from Taylors Bulbs
Glee New Product Awards Winners 2013
The Irresistible Spring Event at Glee
Whitefurze showcased eco-friendly garden range
La Hacienda launched new giftware range at Glee
National Structures showed new timber canopy
Suttons launched new Wildlife Sanctuary Seed Collection
Jeyes Fight Dirty on their return to Glee
Forest Garden showcases contemporary new products for 2014 season
Premier Decorations launch unique new barbecue range
New packaging has refreshed Vitax’s key products
Maryanne Stokes launches new retailer service
New ‘shop-in-shop’ launched for garden centres by SANLI
A Glee-full season for Durstons
Darlac continues its celebrations at Glee
Campingaz unveil a advanced new barbecue collection
Experts in garden centre transactions
The lamp that floats...
Did you spot the Stig at Glee?
Kelkay's Build Mate
Little PetFace is big new launch at Glee
Katie wins first trolley of booze...
Guaranteed Repairs for Coffee Machines
HTA confirm Carol Paris as full-time chief executive
Countryfile's Adam Henson launches conservation seeds range with DLF
Chocs Away - Bon Bons are on the up
Westland Introduce Easy Wild Flowers
Posh Beds for Pooches win Glee Award
Floramedia are Buzzing about 3D Point of Sale
Neil Grant snaffles bubbly from CDG on Day 2 of Glee
We need to know more about consumers says Gardman's CEO
Interest in the Grumpy Gardener range soars
Folding Garden Trolley is a 'Handy' new product
Eco-friendly Biostretch wins Green Award
Rainwater terrace is a real star of the show
Benross Group bring 'home made' to Glee
Yorkshire Flowerpots lead the way
Temres gloves grab attention of visitors
Adding some colour to garden twine sales is Nutscene
All the latest industry news in GTN Xtra
Resolva Bug Killer is a new addition to the range
Zest 4 Life scale new heights
Nordic are the Retailers Choice
Vladimir - From Russia with hoe!
Garden on a Roll look to add to range after Homebase success
Dennis Espley leaves Glee all bubbly
Expectations exceeded for Tilnar Art
Extensive range from Miga Garden Systems
If you found your new bestsellers for next year at Glee...
Miracle-Gro launch Flower Magic for pots
Record-breaking Glee for VegTrug
Stewarts announce winners of schools campaign
Tidal make a splash for Deco-Pak
Westlands New Planting Magic is a must for every plant sale
Get out of your comfort zone, urges John Stanley
Outlook sunny at Smart Solar says Paris Natar
We're here to stay say Neudorff
Burgon & Ball RHS gifts are surefire winners
Another successful Glee for Town & Country
GIMA 'speed dating' scheme hits the mark
Glee Daily News breaks all records
The Hemingways drop in to launch new Briers range
Visitors impressed with Ambassador range from Stax
SunTime develops reputation for high quality and service
A new E-Book by John Stanley and Edwin Meijer launched
Bosmere kick up a storm with contemporary covers
GIMA make award presentations at Glee
Anti-slug copper tape joins Agralan range
Launch of national garden centre product database
New Impulsive pick-up lines from Vivid Arts
Wilkinson Sword expands its cutting range
34 years of Glee and a winner at last!
It's Glee at Gardeners Kitchen
Get ready for spring with Garden Re-Leaf
Grass Graffiti makes a bold statement
Popular merchandising units from Creative Products
Develop your catering offer with IFSE
Brother's Christmas Gifts from Glee
Beagle show state-of-the-art mole trap
All the industry news, as it happens
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If you found your new bestsellers for next year at Glee...
 
As ever the were products launched at Glee 2013 that are destined to become bestsellers, but how do you know just how big a bestseller they become and how much in-store promotion
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Glee 2013 ends on a high note


Glee was a hot bed of activity right up until the last minute, with many exhibitors still taking orders and talking to customers as the show closed its doors for another year. And event manager Matthew Mein commented: "We have heard from a wealth of exhibitors who have reported phenomenal success at this year’s Glee, from big orders taken to national retail accounts opened."
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Exhibitors are rebooking for Glee 2014


A successful Glee 2013, added to the fresh show location and opportunities in store from 2014, have seen a number of leading name exhibitors already snap up places at next year’s event (September14-16, 2014)...
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Naturalising Scatter Boxes from Taylors Bulbs
Taylors Bulbs showcased their new Naturalising Scatter Boxes at Glee. As the product's name implies, gardeners can simply scatter the bulbs straight from the box and plant where they fall to create an informal, random and natural effect...
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Glee New Product Awards Winners 2013
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Ten ground-breaking new garden products were confirmed as the winners of the coveted Glee New Product Awards 2013.
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The Irresistible Spring Event at Glee
Visitors to Gardman’s stand were able to take advantage of the garden sundries and wild bird care providers’ Spring Event...
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La Hacienda launched new giftware range at Glee
La Hacienda launched a new range of decorative garden giftware at Glee, designed to offer retailers an on-trend giftware selection for customers...
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National Structures have just completed work at Dents Garden Centre
National Structures have just completed work at Dents Garden Centre
National Structures showed new timber canopy
National Structures showcased their new Glulam timber canopy at Glee with an increasing number of clients being attracted to softer and natural feel of wood...
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Jeyes Fight Dirty on their return to Glee


Jeyes received a great reaction to their new look during their return to Glee after a 6-year absence...
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Forest Garden showcases contemporary new products for 2014 season

Forest Garden is launching a selection of new trend-led products that are sure to excite retailers and boost profits throughout the 2014 season....

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Suttons launched new Wildlife Sanctuary Seed Collection
Seed specialist, Suttons Seeds, launched their new Wildlife Sanctuary Seed Collection at Glee. This new collection has been designed in conjunction with the BBKA (British Beekeepers Association) to provide nectar and pollen for the honey bee and other pollinators all-year-round.
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Whitefurze showcased eco-friendly garden range
Whitefurze Ltd, the UK manufacturer of plastic consumer products, used its stand at Glee to showcase an enhanced garden range with a new, eco-friendly element...
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Miracle-Gro launch Flower Magic for pots
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Scotts Miracle-Gro have high hopes that Miracle-Gro Flower Magic Pots & Containers, unveiled at Glee, will build on the outstanding success of the original...
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Record-breaking Glee for VegTrug
 
VegTrug have revealed that Glee was a record breaking year for the company with more people visiting their stand than ever before...
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Stewarts announce winners of schools campaign
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Celebrity gardener Pippa Greenwood presented a cheque for £2000 at Glee to the winners of the Stewart Garden Schools campaign...
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Tidal make a splash for Deco-Pak
 

This year the Tidal brand returned to Glee exclusively through Deco-Pak. The exquisite range of stainless steel and natural stone water features will wash you away in amazement.

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Westlands New Planting Magic is a must for every plant sale
Once again Westland have understood the needs of novice gardeners and garden centre staff.  Their new 4 in 1 planting magic contains everything that consumers need to ensure that any tree, shrub or bedding plant gets the best possible start in life... 
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Get out of your comfort zone, urges John Stanley
 
Business guru John Stanley urged retailers at Glee to get out of their comfort zone to embrace change...
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Outlook sunny at Smart Solar says Paris Natar


Gardman’s founder Paris Natar clearly enjoyed his first Glee as the joint owner of Smart Solar, seen here celebrating the company's 10th birthday with Jonathan Stobart...
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We're here to stay say Neudorff
 
Neudorff say their appearance at Glee emphasises the German company’s commitment to the UK market. “We’re here to stay and distribution is going well,” said Neudorff’s UK and Ireland sales manager Jude Beharall...
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Burgon & Ball RHS gifts are surefire winners

Burgon & Ball  RHS endorsed gifts for gardeners look like surefire sales winners after lifting a Glee award...

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Another successful Glee for Town & Country
 
Glee proved to be a very successful venture for Town & Country according to chief executive, Barry Page, with orders taken on the company's stand over the three days up slightly on last year...
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GIMA 'speed dating' scheme hits the mark


GIMA's 'Buyer Connect' scheme – designed to bring buyers and sellers together – was one of the big hits at Glee...
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Glee Daily News breaks all records


The Garden Trade News and Garden Radio teams were at Glee every day to bring you the Glee Daily News, and records were broken...
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The Hemingways drop in to launch new Briers range
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Red or Dead founders Wayne and Gerardine Hemingway MBE were on the Briers stand helping to showcase a new garden-wear range...
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Visitors impressed with Ambassador range from Stax


Stax Trade Centres exhibited their own brand range of quality Ambassador tools, Glenwear workwear and a selection of their SupaGarden products at Glee...
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SunTime develops reputation for high quality and service


SunTime, part of the Trans-Continental Group, is a leading supplier of garden and indoor furniture products, having developed a deserved reputation for the highest standards of quality and service...
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A new E-Book by John Stanley and Edwin Meijer launched
 
To help garden centre retails get up to speed, John Stanley, John Stanley Associates and Edwin Meijer of Garden Connect have joined forces and at Glee they launched an E-Book on the basic steps you need to take to develop an online marketing strategy.
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Bosmere kick up a storm with contemporary covers


Storm Black by Bosmere is a range of contemporary urban chic covers for outdoor furniture and barbeques. The range has already received an enthusiastic response from trade buyers.
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GIMA make award presentations at Glee
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Javado's Chris Campbell (above left) received the GIMA Sword of Excellence finalist award from Neil Gow at Glee for their Magnetic Ceramic Plant Pots... 
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Anti-slug copper tape joins Agralan range
 
Agralan have agreed with Tecman to market the ‘No More Slugs n Snails’ copper adhesive tape...
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Launch of national garden centre product database


NedFox has created the first national product database for garden centres, with no commitment to an EPOS system required...
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New Impulsive pick-up lines from Vivid Arts
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As well as their ever expanding range of ornamental animals Vivid Arts have some new ranges of low cost Plant Pals...
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Wilkinson Sword expands its cutting range
 
With more than 100 years of cuting experience under its belt, Wilkinson Sword is expanding its range to include woodcutting tools...
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34 years of Glee and a winner at last!
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Despite it being his 34th year at Glee, this was the first time Nigel Poyner of M&M Timber had entered for a New Product Award...and it paid off with success in the Landscaping & Garden Design category...
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It's Glee at Gardeners Kitchen
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Gardeners Kitchen were the winners of the 2013 Glee New Product Award in the Nursery & Planteria category...
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Get ready for spring with Garden Re-Leaf


The Garden Re-Leaf team asked visitors passing their stand in Hall 5 to post messages on the campaign wall...
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Grass Graffiti makes a bold statement
 
DLF Trifolium are injecting fun into the lawn sector with their new Grass Graffiti which picked up the Garden Leisure winner's prize in the New Product Awards...
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Popular merchandising units from Creative Products
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These very popular merchandising units shown by Creative Products at Glee are perfect for garden centre hotspots...
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Develop your catering offer with IFSE
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International Food Service Equipment are the one-stop shop for developing your catering offer...
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All the latest industry news in GTN Xtra
 
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Brother's Christmas Gifts from Glee


Brother are launching a new garden labeller in January, but have some great offers in the run up to Christmas 2013...
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Beagle show state-of-the-art mole trap
David Relf's new EasySet Mole Trap is a modern twist on a traditional idea...

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