The final touches are being put to Glee 2023 where an impressive list of suppliers will join with UK and international key decision makers, buyers and trend setters, to showcase the future of gardening.
The final touches are being put to Glee 2023 where an impressive list of suppliers will join with UK and international key decision makers, buyers and trend setters, to showcase the future of gardening.
The International Festival for Garden, Leisure and Pet will showcase the latest innovations from hundreds of garden industry suppliers in one convenient location.
As the 2023 show approaches, Event Director, Matthew Mein, outlines the show highlights and what attendees can expect from this year’s offering.
Looking for the latest innovations or core best sellers for the upcoming year? With ten dedicated product sectors, Glee is a must-attend event for any retail buyer.
Highlights for 2023
Buyers can peruse the freshest, most exciting brands and amazing new products, pick up inspiring garden retail insights and make the most of exceptional face-to-face trading, networking, and the growth of new ideas in this truly innovative industry.
We are thrilled that a brand-new exhibit, the Talent Store, will debut at Glee in 2023. This exciting live project in conjunction with the Garden Centre Association (GCA) and renowned horticultural influencer, Michael Perry (also known as Mr Plant Geek) and Deborah Flowerday will showcase emerging talents in the industry. Featuring inspiring indoor and outdoor plant displays from up-and-coming merchandisers from garden centres, the pop-up displays will demonstrate how various designs can be used to showcase products and trends in creative and eye-catching ways.
The Stage will once again host a raft of live presentations designed to help you improve and grow your business for the year ahead, with the theatre being the perfect place to relax and learn. Visitors can gain valuable tips and tricks on how to market, sell and propel their business from industry experts TrendBible, the HTA and Michael Perry – this is a must-visit for attendees who can take away ideas and inspiration to help implement successful strategies in store.
Glee Green Heart will make a comeback in 2023, situated at the entrance of the show in the NEC's atrium area. Horticulture will be brought to the forefront with over 50 benches showcasing British and internationally grown plants.
The new area will be complemented by a fresh new exhibit, led by Glee Ambassador Michael Perry, that highlights Future Plants which won't be available for retail for another 18-24 months,
For the newest and most cutting-edge products at Glee, check out the New Product Showcase as your first port of call. This popular feature allows exhibitors to unveil brand-new innovations and products. All Glee exhibitors have the chance to win a coveted industry award, with winners chosen by a panel of experts based on criteria like innovation, design, promotion, and sales potential.
The Innovators Zone is a dedicated area specifically created for start-up companies to transform their pre-commercial product concepts into market-ready product releases. The Innovators Zone aims to nurture innovative grassroots product development and unique design ideas, whilst bridging the gap between market-ready new product launches from established companies and pre-commercial product ideas.
The Fire, Grill & Chill outdoor demonstration area will showcase a range of Outdoor Entertaining exhibitors who will demonstrate their products while serving mouth-watering food.
Exciting show sectors
Spread over four halls with 400 exhibitors, the event is split into ten show sectors:
Landscaping and Garden Decoration
Garden Care
Outdoor Entertaining
Plants
Home, Gift, and Clothing
Retail Experience and Services
Food and Catering
Pets
Sourcing at Glee
DIY
Giving at Glee
Glee believes in giving back to the community through the Giving at Glee initiatives. The show is dedicated to supporting the Greenfingers Charity, which builds enchanting gardens for children's hospices. On Floral Thursday (29th June), visitors and exhibitors are invited to dress in their most vibrant floral apparel to support this worthy cause.
Retailers and suppliers are also urged to participate in the Power of One by taking small actions towards a sustainable future for the retail industry which includes promoting environmentally friendly materials and fair treatment of workers to make a positive impact on the world collectively.
Register today
Entry to Glee is free of charge to all pre-registered visitors. Simply register via the Glee website at www.gleebirmingham.com/register
Online registration for Glee is live, enabling buyers and retailers to get online and book their free ticket for the UK’s leading garden retail exhibition...
Online registration for Glee is live, enabling buyers and retailers to get online and book their free ticket for the UK’s leading garden retail exhibition.
Glee 2023 took shape on build-up day as exhibitors put the finishing touches to their stands in halls 6, 7, 8 and 20 of the NEC. Glee Daily News photographer Paul Webb captured all the action to give you a clear picture of what to expect over the next three days. The exhibition is open from 9am until 6pm tomorrow (Tuesday)...
Glee 2023 took shape on build-up day as exhibitors put the finishing touches to their stands in halls 6, 7, 8 and 20 of the NEC. Glee Daily News photographer Paul Webb captured all the action to give you a clear picture of what to expect over the next three days. The exhibition is open from 9am until 6pm tomorrow (Tuesday).
The Glee 2023 Show Guide is now available in digital format as well as being a printed version available free at the exhibition. To view the online Show Guide click here
The evolution of AMES continues apace at Glee 2023, where the business enters a new chapter under the banner of The AMES Companies, where the ‘art of possible’ is inspiring change, bringing innovation to the fore and opening up new sales opportunities through cross-category ordering.
The evolution of AMES continues apace at Glee 2023, where the business enters a new chapter under the banner of The AMES Companies, where the ‘art of possible’ is inspiring change, bringing innovation to the fore and opening up new sales opportunities through cross-category ordering.
This new name better reflects the company’s development and how the focus is shifting to the portfolio of brands that sit under the AMES banner. From heritage, tried and trusted brands such as Kelkay, La Hacienda and Apta to new introductions that will inevitably positively disrupt the market, the future for the AMES Companies is looking very bright.
Paul North, Managing Director of the AMES Companies, said: “Standing still has never been an option for us. Whether developing our existing brands and mapping out a long-term future for them or branching out into entirely new product categories, our vision has always been focused on our role as the supply partner of choice for our retailers.
“As we look ahead to the 2024 season, this vision is becoming a reality as we celebrate our legacy brands and expand our portfolio with introductions where we’ve identified a right to play. The developments we are making are never about newness for the sake of it. Instead, this is about bringing to market products and brands where a clear need, gap in the market or partnership has been recognised, and our combined skillset enables us to create something that will go above and beyond expectation.
Supporting this vision for growth, the AMES Companies has recently undertaken a £3 million investment plan. From transforming its Pollington site and fulfilling skill investment to securing maximum stock availability and launching unrivalled sales incentives, every aspect of the business has been assessed to ensure optimum performance season after season.
Don’t miss at Glee
It’ll be hard to miss the AMES Companies at Glee this year, as the complete 2024 offering will constitute the exhibition’s biggest stand in 2023. Taking centre stage in hall 6 (stand C40-F41), all brands under the AMES Companies banner – new and old – will be present with a guided walkthrough for all retailers.
Two exciting new chapters for garden retail will officially be unveiled, the first breathing life into one of the industry’s most popular volume sellers and the other celebrating material innovation where previous few operated.
Elsewhere, well-known brands, Kelkay, La Hacienda, and Apta will be joined by Woodshaw and EasyFountain to create the most comprehensive offering under one roof. No other single supplier can boast such impressive credentials. From aggregates and water features to outdoor heating and cooking, garden décor, and timber garden essentials, there is so much more to the AMES Companies family of brands than meets the eye.
Look out for garden centre exclusive designs, with special Glee incentives launching that are demonstrative of the company’s belief in what they are realising ahead of season 24. With extended payment terms rarely seen within this market, cross-category ordering and attractive MOVs, a single trip to the AMES Companies stand can almost complete the 2024 shopping list for most garden retailers. What’s more, with 100% stock availability and five-day delivery times promised for the coming season, there’s never been a better time to partner with the AMES Companies.
Every step of the stand will also showcase market-leading point of sale and supporting merchandising solutions created to the loudest within the retail environment. Informative, educational, inspirational and packing a punch in every space they occupy on the shop floor, these are new solutions that highlight the tangible point of difference that comes from not being scared to go back to the drawing board. Instead, by not following the crowd, retailers can – with help from the AMES Companies - access something that starts conversations, increases engagement, and helps consumers to feel more confident than ever in their purchase.
Don’t miss out
To find out more about the AMES Companies family of brands please the team on-stand at Glee 2023, hall 6, stand C40-F41, or visit https://ames-uk.com/
Altico has emerged as a strong and credible contender in the Landscape product market, successfully gaining hundreds of Garden Centre stockists nationwide in just 24 months. As demand for their product offer grows, Decorative Aggregates remain core to the business strategy, and progressive action is being taken to scale for growth.
The two pictures above highlight the stark difference between the unwashed product (left) and pristine clean, washed results (right).
Altico has emerged as a strong and credible contender in the Landscape product market, successfully gaining hundreds of Garden Centre stockists nationwide in just 24 months. As demand for their product offer grows, Decorative Aggregates remain core to the business strategy, and progressive action is being taken to scale for growth.
Investment in high-speed automatic bagging lines in 2022 has enabled the business to respond with immediacy to the increase in demand this season. But it’s the introduction of a new state-of-the-art Wash Plant that is showcasing Altico’s credibility as a notable supplier.
Speaking of the facility, Operations Director Barrie King said: “This is a substantial investment and step forward for the company. Capable of delivering outputs in excess of 5,000 tonnes per week, this impressive Plant has made us even more productive. We can now offer the highest levels of product consistency and quality possible, where the results speak for themselves.”
Since its introduction at the start of the 2023 season, Altico report that the Wash Plant’s ability to produce pristine Aggregates has yielded retail customers with immediate, comparable sales increases.
And whilst the Wash Plant proves its worth in returning growth, it allows the business to look to the future - customising their product offer and remaining flexible to trial new and unique Decorative Aggregates, to broaden their market offer.
Owner Antony Harker said: “We’re creating the conditions to enable the expansion of our business, not only focusing on the fundamentals, but the technologies and machinery to exceed expectations. In the last year we’ve made significant key investments that strive to make us operationally efficient, whilst delivering the best products, best service and best availability in the market place.
Whilst the level of investment is high in relation to the current size of Altico as it stands today, we have a long-term perspective, a willingness to take calculated risks and we’re optimistic about the Garden Centre Sector. Our strategy has been to scale for growth very early on to support our retail customers, give us the ability to future-proof the business and allow us to stay ahead of customer demand.”
To find out more, please visit the Altico stand at Glee:20F30-G31
Backed by over 40 years of knowledge, testing and experience in the Industry from AHS Ltd and A W Jenkinson Forest Products Group, the Heart of Eden Range of premium bagged barks and growing media will be at Glee for the first time!
Backed by over 40 years of knowledge, testing and experience in the Industry from AHS Ltd and A W Jenkinson Forest Products Group, the Heart of Eden Range of premium bagged barks and growing media will be at Glee for the first time!
We are super excited to unveil our bespoke stand, where you can see products first-hand and discuss finer points with experienced staff. Kiya-Ellen Rose, our sponsored garden designer competing at RHS Tatton Hall, will employ her signature style to create our planters. You can also see how our outstanding products would look in your Garden Centre, with PoS displays presenting them at their best.
Our stand also highlights our All-Purpose Natural PEAT FREE Compost, Composted Bark Fines and Decorative Bark, which have been entered in the New Product Awards.
Our team are on hand from 9am daily to answer any questions. Visitors can collect a lavender plug, rooted in a blend of our own growing media, dressed with our Composted Bark Fines, in recycled bamboo pots. We are also offering homemade flapjacks to help fortify you for the busy days ahead.
Heart of Eden products were carefully developed with the environment in mind – every component is made from sustainable or renewable UK sources and completely PEAT FREE. We source materials from as close to production as possible to minimise carbon emissions and are proud to have earned the Plant Mark Accreditation.
So, whether you are looking to lead the way in “Greener Gardening” options with our All-Purpose PEAT FREE Compost or mulching solutions with the best-selling Decorative Bark, we have you and your customers covered.
Drop in at stand 7F46 (near the GIMA Lounge) and find out why Garden Centres across the UK are queueing up to stock Heart of Eden. See you there!
Make sure you visit stand 6C70 Hall-8-20 to see how Eliza Tinsley and Greenman can support your business. This year, we’ve brought new tool lines as well as a raft of new marketing initiatives and support, guaranteed to help you sell more easily.
Make sure you visit stand 6C70 Hall-8-20 to see how Eliza Tinsley and Greenman can support your business. This year, we’ve brought new tool lines as well as a raft of new marketing initiatives and support, guaranteed to help you sell more easily.
Eliza Tinsley have been supplying the trade for nearly 200 years with all manner of fencing and agricultural hardware and tools. With the addition in 2019 of Greenman Garden Tools, Eliza Tinsley have brought a high quality range of artisanal garden tools to the portfolio and have over the following years, grown it into the fastest growing gardening brand in the UK.
On our stand this year, we’ll be showing the huge array of tools we have developed including some never before seen ranges. The stunning razor hoe and beautifully elegant seedling trowel for example, will prove to be firm favourites with gardeners of all ages and abilities.
We’ll be launching our latest array of point of sale support, guaranteed to help you sell easily and informatively. With a choice of mid floor stands where you can select from a pre-defined layout, or the expansive retail stands with eye catching bus stops and header boards, Eliza Tinsley and Greenman have got the marketing support to help you sell easily.
And let’s not forget QuickTrade, our awesome time saving mobile app. Order on the go, from your armchair, late at night, early in the morning, it doesn’t matter! QuickTrade is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week and 365 days a year and the best bit…it’s completely free to all Eliza Tinsley customers!
Our stand will be a hive of activity for the duration of the show, so make sure you take some time to come and meet some of the team and see for yourself how Eliza Tinsley and Greenman can support your business.
Azpects Unlimited is the new free-to-use with no set-up fees drop-shipping service!
Azpects Unlimited is the new free-to-use with no set-up fees drop-shipping service!
The service allows you to offer the full range of Azpects products without the need to hold physical stock.
Consumers can buy from your website and have products delivered directly to their door, preventing them from grumbling about bulky and heavy products whilst freeing up display space.
The system is easy to adopt if you are thinking about or are already selling through your website, allowing you to offer a larger product range (rather than being restricted by stock holding space), whilst increasing linked sale opportunities and revenue to a wider customer base.
To find out how Azpects Unlimited can increase your sales, email unlimited@azpects.co.uk, or visit us at Glee 7E70.
This new range of children’s arts and crafts products is suitable for ages 3-10 and feature colourful designs to appeal to both children and parents alike. PepPlay is a premium eco conscious brand, with many of the products designed to be reusable and recyclable...
This new range of children’s arts and crafts products is suitable for ages 3-10 and feature colourful designs to appeal to both children and parents alike. PepPlay is a premium eco conscious brand, with many of the products designed to be reusable and recyclable.
All of the products are non-toxic and conform to CE and ASTM standards. The range is made up of around 20 products initially, with plans to expand the range in the coming year. The range includes Reusable Doodle Placemats, Sticker Puzzles, How-to-Draw books, Origami Art, Dough Art, Velvet Colouring Cards, Painting by Numbers, 3D Model Kit and No Sew Pillow Kits.
The reusable doodle mats are a particular highlight and come in a range of designs. The placemats are designed to make mealtimes fun at home or on the go. Take the stress out of eating at restaurants with little ones, by giving them this fun activity whilst they are waiting. Children can learn and play whilst developing skills such as concentration, fine motor and coordination for early writing skills and correct pencil grip. They are printed with fade proof black ink on food grade, non-toxic Polymer sheets and are BPA free. Colour in the pictures, wipe clean and the mats are ready to be reused again!
The educational sticker puzzles are fantastic for encouraging independent, exploratory play. Each scene card features designs that are divided into spaces, each with a number, that corresponds to a sticker. Find the sticker, peel it, and place it in the right space and see how beautifully the complete scene is made! The stickers are repositionable, so that they can be replaced in the event of an error.
Visit the Toyway stand at GLEE to see the full range and speak to a member of the team for more information.
Durston Garden Products Ltd will be out in force to showcase their outstanding collection of growing media products and highlight the benefits of buying from an established, family-run UK business. With two generations of the Durstons family on stand (20C02) at Glee, retailers can be sure of the personal touch.
Durston Garden Products Ltd will be out in force to showcase their outstanding collection of growing media products and highlight the benefits of buying from an established, family-run UK business. With two generations of the Durstons family on stand (20C02) at Glee, retailers can be sure of the personal touch.
Visitors will not only be able to get up close and personal with Durstons’ incredible products this year but can also enjoy invaluable facetime with the Durstons team.
With the seventh generation of the family now involved in the business, Durstons demonstrates how it is successfully bringing together decades of experience with the skills of a new generation to secure an exciting future.
In March this year, the Somerset-based manufacturer announced that Sales Director Dan Durston’s daughter, Katie had completed a City & Guilds Apprenticeship whilst working within the company. She is the first apprentice ever employed and the seventh generation of the family to work at Durstons in its 150-year history, joining her father Dan, grandfather Steve and great uncle Chris Durston, who are all still directors of the family business.
On the stand at Glee this year will be fifth generation Chris Durston, who has been with the company since 1965 and Dan Durston, who celebrated his 25th anniversary earlier this year. Also representing the company on stand will be Nick Madgin, Ron Perry, Nick Bellett, Mark Rogers and Phillip Manns, along with Stephen Manns and Emma Grainger-Barbour.
Durstons are a proud British supplier that use locally-sourced material for their impressive range of composts, grow bags, top soil and soil conditioner. With their convenient UK location, Durstons offer great lead times, added flexibility and reliable service, helping retailers to react quickly to increases in demand.
Durstons a driving growth across the entire business to continue to provide the excellent levels of service retailers have come to expect from them. Recent investment in a new production line doubled capacity and further scaled up operations at their state-of-the-art facility.
Join them on the stand to discover more about the scale of this British manufacturer and their capability to meet demand from large conglomerates in the market.
Find out more
Durstons has been established for over 150 years. To find out more about the latest developments, visit them on stand at Glee (Hall 20 stand C02), www.durstongardenproducts.co.uk or call 01458 442688.
Leading supplier of gardening tools and accessories Barrus is set to launch over 100 products at Glee, along with a range of exciting new display solutions.
Leading supplier of gardening tools and accessories Barrus is set to launch over 100 products at Glee, along with a range of exciting new display solutions.
Under its Town & Country and Wilkinson Sword brands, the huge new collection will include a range of leisure & walking wear, gloves made from recycled materials, stylish walking socks, a selection of varying use footwear, including recycled wellington boots & half boots, new and redesigned Cloggies®, kids Cloggies® kids fleecy Cloggies®, stylish ankle boots and contemporary twin strap sandals.
In addition, a selection of garden tools will be showcased including new leaf and lawn rakes, telescopic tree cutters, telescopic and handheld saws and a heart shaped trowel in a bespoke visually engaging display.
One of the standout new ranges will be Town & Country’s ‘Go Walk’ collection, which is designed to provide dog-walkers everything they need on one stand – from beanies and bobble hats with built-in lights for those darker evenings, to a two-in-one bag dispenser and torch, through to all-weather leisure gloves and an olive-green pocket flask with a handle.
Another significant addition is the ECO-Flex range of gardening gloves made from recycled ocean plastics. Not only is the new collection hard-wearing and protective, it also helps towards combatting the extremely important issue of reducing waste in our oceans.
From Wilkinson Sword, a heart-shaped trowel in an informative and visual displays, making it a perfect gift for a loved one. A new telescopic tree cutter and a telescopic and hand held saw, along with new scissors and a pruning saw with holster.
Stop by Hall 20, Stand D40-E41to learn more about all the new lines.
With the demand for rewilding continuing to rise, Johnsons Lawn Seed is going one step further by ramping up production of its native wildflower mixes, which will allow retailers to continue to bloom, year-after-year. Seeds are provided by third-party growers and mixed in-house for optimum customer and consumer needs.
With the demand for rewilding continuing to rise, Johnsons Lawn Seed is going one step further by ramping up production of its native wildflower mixes, which will allow retailers to continue to bloom, year-after-year. Seeds are provided by third-party growers and mixed in-house for optimum customer and consumer needs.
Embarking on an extensive three-year business case testing, led by Wildflower Production Manager, Klaas Broersma, DLF UK has worked hard to meticulously cultivate various wildflower species and assess their adaptability, growth patterns, and yields to suit the UK’s lawns. With the insights gained from testing, they plan to increase cultivation and relocate back to its Inkberrow offices and warehouse on a 14-hectare arable farm for greater production capabilities in the area.
The result is Johnsons Country Wildflower Meadow mix, designed to create an eco-friendly wildflower meadow in the backyard or front lawn. The gorgeous mix of native wildflowers includes Birdsfoot Trefoil, Black Medick, Black Knapweed, Common Vetch, Meadow Buttercup, Oxeye Daisy, Ribwort Plantain, White Campion, White clover, Self Heal, Yarrow, Musk Mallow and Red Campion, are all highly popular with pollinating insects and look good in an urban setting too.
This was closely followed by the launch of Celebration Wildflower Tins last year, which contain 15 types of wildflowers that grow to different heights and at different times so over the course of a summer, gardeners will get an array of colours, blooms, scents and foliage covering up to 15 square metres.
Guy Jenkins, Consumer Manager at Johnsons Lawn Seed, said: Not only is it good to have wildflowers in your garden but, by producing them on-site at Inkberrow on such a scale, we are creating a fantastic environment for pollinators.
View the full range of mixes at Glee on stand 20H40-J41
At Glee this year Sheffield-based Burgon & Ball, creator since 1730 of beautiful premium gardening tools and accessories, is unveiling RHS Growing Gardeners. It’s a new family gardening concept which builds on the passion for gardening together that families discovered during lockdown...
At Glee this year Sheffield-based Burgon & Ball, creator since 1730 of beautiful premium gardening tools and accessories, is unveiling RHS Growing Gardeners. It’s a new family gardening concept which builds on the passion for gardening together that families discovered during lockdown.
In an innovative step, the range of tools and accessories is backed by an online resource with family-friendly ideas, projects and inspiration from the trusted experts at the RHS, developed to make gardening with children easy and fun.
The new RHS Growing Gardeners range has been created with two distinct consumers in mind: the adult, as well as the child. The combination of knowledge and inspiration from the RHS for the parent or carer, with high-quality colourful tools and accessories for the child, makes this range a completely new concept, unlike anything that’s previously been available.
Designed for age range 5 – 12, the range has been developed to appeal to all kinds of families, living in all kinds of homes. Whether a family has a large outdoor space, or is looking for an indoor windowsill project, the RHS Growing Gardeners range will spark their imagination.
The range introduces a number of completely new and innovative ideas for the family gardening market. Link-a-Pot is a set of three plant pots with clear acrylic bases to show when the plant needs watering, helping families keep their plants healthy for a positive growing experience. The pots can be linked together to form chains and shapes, and linked with additional sets.
A potting mat and tool bag is a handy way to store or transport tools. It unzips to form a 62 x 33cm potting pot, to keep tabletop or bench clean while gardening. Finally, there’s a couple of sets of colourful garden stakes, in a choice of flower or veg designs, to mark out the child’s special patch in the garden.
In tune with consumer expectations, the range has been created with sustainability front of mind, with recycled and recyclable materials; sustainable materials like bamboo; and recyclable card packaging.
Family gardening as a category works hard across both gardening and gift environments. With the support of the online resource, and with RRPs ranging from just £4.99 up to £22.99, there’s something here to help every family have a positive, successful and creative gardening experience together.
Bulldog Premier and Pedigree Ranges were the choice of tool this year for award winning designers, volunteers and contractors at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Bulldog Premier and Pedigree Ranges were the choice of tool this year for award winning designers, volunteers and contractors at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
The famously strong, solid forged Premier, and lightweight, easy to use stainless steel Pedigree Garden range were used during “build -up” process by landscaping contractors and volunteer teams across Cleve Wests Centrepoint Garden, highlighting the plight of young people facing homelessness; Mark Gregory’s “Plot to Pot “ Savills Garden, Darren Hawkes Samaritans Garden, Mark Richardson’s Centre for Mental Health The Balance Garden and Gold Medal winning “ “Learning to Grow, Gather and Sow Garden” from Burpee Europe designed by RHS council and VMH holder, Jon Wheatley, which included four plants listed for ‘RHS Plant Of The Year’ .
Both the solid forged carbon steel Premier and lightweight stainless steel Pedigree Garden ranges carry a “Lifetime Guarantee” and are made from high quality accredited FSC Ash timber from ‘sustainable sources’. To find out more:
Come and see the team on Stand 6J44-20A45 Halls 8-20
Garden Furniture experts, EKJU are launching a new Heavy-Duty range, designed to offer a long-lasting outdoor living solution. EKJU products always use the most durable timber from northern European forests, proven to be ideal for garden furniture. The new Heavy Duty Bench range provides the most robust bench yet, with chunky pressure treated FSC wood specially selected to last the test of time.
Garden Furniture experts, EKJU are launching a new Heavy-Duty range, designed to offer a long-lasting outdoor living solution. EKJU products always use the most durable timber from northern European forests, proven to be ideal for garden furniture. The new Heavy Duty Bench range provides the most robust bench yet, with chunky pressure treated FSC wood specially selected to last the test of time.
Outdoor dining in comfort
The Heavy-Duty range is designed to be used as an outdoor living dining solution, offering supreme comfort with robust seating with arm rests and a strong spacious table. The benches in the range can also be used independently, making the collection scalable to differing uses and situations.
The range includes a Triple Garden Bench, Double Garden Bench and a Single Garden Seat. A chunky dining table with 88mm thick legs completes the range, providing an ideal setting for al-fresco entertaining, enabling loved ones to enjoy family time outdoors together.
The Triple Garden Bench features a traditional design for a three-seater garden bench that measures 2m wide. It is an ideal product to site in a relaxing area of a front or back garden and as an addition to a dining table. The Heavy-Duty Double Garden Bench is 139cm wide and the perfect bench to site in a favourite spot to enjoy the garden with friends. The Single Garden Bench has a traditional single garden chair design which is ideally used as a seat as part of the set at the table end or a standalone garden chair in a peaceful location.
Garden furniture from the experts in timber
Being experts in timber processing, EKJU are obsessed with sustainability and quality with a carbon neutral operation. The Heavy-Duty range is constructed using FSC pine and spruce that grow in the northern European forests. This live wood is high quality and stronger due to its slow growth.
Before pressure treatment, the Heavy-Duty components are dried in a time-controlled environment to ensure a finished product with the correct moisture levels. This process prevents warping or bowing providing the end user with a more robust longer lasting product. With high standards of quality control, the collection is available in a choice of natural green or brown pressure treatment, all processed at EKJU’s production site.
EKJU are at Glee Birmingham, where you can try the new Heavy-Duty range for yourself! Speak to the EKJU team today to discuss the range at stand 6H40 – J41.
Evergreen Garden Care is moving rapidly towards becoming 100% peat-free within the growing media category alongside making industry-leading changes whilst focussing on the needs of its customers...
Evergreen Garden Care is moving rapidly towards becoming 100% peat-free within the growing media category alongside making industry-leading changes whilst focussing on the needs of its customers.
This Glee, EGC is excited to announce the expansion of:
Growing Media Category: The new launches include top-quality soils for Miracle-Gro® and Levington®, expansion of the Levington® bark range, new Peat-Free offerings and new product sizes.
Clear™: New products include BugClear™ Plant Shield Spray, RoseClear® Plant Shield Spray, FungusClear® Plant Shield Spray
Roundup®: Expanding this year with the new Optima range (Roundup® Weedkiller Total Optima and Roundup® Path Optima) a glyphosate-free solution for gardeners that will be seeing the return of the iconic green bottle.
Evergreen Garden Care will be exhibiting at Glee – Hall 20 Stand C40-D41 - and looking forward to welcoming all its customers and visitors.
Fandango Fire Tools are sharing with stand visitors the news of the resounding success of the Kindling Cracker...
Fandango Fire Tools are sharing with stand visitors the news of the resounding success of the Kindling Cracker.
You’ll also be able to discover the range of stunning new Espegard REIN clean burning fire pits from Norway.
The innovative Kindling Cracker firewood splitter - invented by 13 year old schoolgirl Ayla from New Zealand - has revolutionised the way people prepare firewood.
The patented product is a must-have accessory for anyone with a log burner, fire pit or pizza oven. The design allows you to split firewood with ease, without the need for dangerous sharp tools. With just a few strikes, you'll be ready to ignite your fires in no time.
Incredibly Robust Design & 5 Year Warranty
Crafted from high-quality, recycled cast iron, this incredibly robust tool ensures durability and long-lasting performance. The design keeps your hands safely away from the splitting edge, preventing accidents and injuries. No more struggling with axes or knives. Enjoy effortless firewood preparation with the reassurance of a 5 year warranty.
Thousands of 5 Star Reviews & Happy Stockists
The Kindling Cracker receives thousands of rave reviews and glowing reports from fire enthusiasts. BBC Gardeners World love it too - their review couldn’t speak highly enough of Ayla’s invention.
Join our roster of existing happy dealers (Blue Diamond, Burford Garden Co, Kadai, The Pizza Oven Shop, ThemHouse of Bruar and many more) to elevate your fire-starting game. Many stockists who came on board after Glee 2022 have sold out and reordered multiple times.
Espegard
Fandango Fire Tools are also showcasing Espegard fire pits and accessories.
For more than three decades, Espegard has been offering a high-quality range of fire pans, furniture and accessories. We’re very proud to be their UK distributor.
We have five fire pits on show - all are made in Europe. Four of them have exciting clean burn technology - come and see us to discover this stunning range.
Expand your living space in a flash with the new Loglap Cabins from Flat Pack Sheds - delivered and assembled faster than you can say 'flat pack'!
Expand your living space in a flash with the new Loglap Cabins from Flat Pack Sheds - delivered and assembled faster than you can say 'flat pack'!
Timber World Limited, a leader in the garden buildings industry, brings you the future of home expansion: Loglap Cabins. Engineered for swift assembly and speedy delivery, these cabins redefine traditional building methods.
In the time traditional expansions take months to complete, Loglap Cabins arrive at your doorstep in 4 to 6 days. Their modular design ensures assembly is straightforward and swift, saving time and reducing stress.
Quality and durability aren't sacrificed for speed. The Loglap Cabins feature a robust structure reinforced by a heavy framework and 44 mil double tongue and groove cladding. An EPDM rubber roof, resilient to UV rays and expected to last over 50 years, ensures longevity. The cabins come in various sizes, catering to different needs and garden sizes.
Timber World Limited offers partners a unique opportunity - tap into the demand from commercial and residential users, enjoy full sales and marketing support, and achieve conversion rates up to 14.2%.
You can also visit Timber World Limited at Stand: Hall 8-20 7C56-D57.
About Timber World Limited: A leading manufacturer of garden buildings, Timber World Limited is committed to providing products that meet clients' diverse needs.
For more than 25 years, the FOUNTASIA™ name has been synonymous with ‘First to Market’ creative and innovative design, fine quality, and good value specifically for the Garden Centre and gift market. A Company recognised for ‘going that extra mile’ with outstanding POS displays and merchandising service that build business...
NEW PRODUCTS FOR GLEE
For more than 25 years, the FOUNTASIA™ name has been synonymous with ‘First to Market’ creative and innovative design, fine quality, and good value specifically for the Garden Centre and gift market. A Company recognised for ‘going that extra mile’ with outstanding POS displays and merchandising service that build business.
In addition to the constantly evolving hallmark ranges of Home & Garden and Christmas décor, Fountasia presents ROBOTIME inspiring model makers of all ages, UDEAS for safe and stimulating toys for toddlers and Plushtime for gifts that bring comfort and good humour. WATCH THIS SPACE for an exciting new range to be introduced at GLEE.
Garland Products is launching over 40 new products at Glee 2023 (Hall:8-20 Stand: 20H30-J31). These include 24 new propagation products, which result from a major investment to further cement Garland’s position as the market leader in this sector...
Garland’s 28-cell deep root success kit with roots shown.
Garland Products is launching over 40 new products at Glee 2023 (Hall:8-20 Stand: 20H30-J31). These include 24 new propagation products, which result from a major investment to further cement Garland’s position as the market leader in this sector.
The products include Square Tom Pots, Super-Sized Seed Tray and Garden Tray and a Deep Root Garden/Seed Tray. Also added is a Vented Large Budget Propagator, a Vented Budget Propagator Lid, Jute Seed Mats and Micro Greens Trays.
Garland’s Duogrow self-watering planter.
Among the exciting launches are a new 28-Cell Deep Root Seed Success Kit, which has 28 injection moulded cells along with an injection moulded base tray and a vented propagator lid. A new 24 Cell Fast Root kit and a 24 Cell Self Watering Fast Root option comprise shallower split cell moulding and base tray, and are available alongside individual split cells.
New Jute Growing Bags include a Potato Bag, a Bean and Pea Bag as well as a Grow Bag option. There are six new Jute Hanging Basket Liners, a Half Basket Liner and two cut-to-size options for wall baskets and mangers.
A very practical deep new Home & Garden Storage Tray will prove perfect for a wide range of uses around the home and garden.
Completing Garland’s exciting launches for 2023 is a Cane Grip Grow Pot Set and a Duogrow self-watering planter. The Cane Grip Grow Pots comprise two 11ltr Square Growing Pots coupled with cane supports which are built in to a moisture retaining Mulch Cap lid together with a base tray reservoir for retaining water. These competitively-priced pots are perfect for growing tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, chillies and other similar plants. The Duogrow is a 2-pot self-watering planter that waters plants at the optimal times.
Garland’s Large budget vented propagator.
Garland Products Ltd., First Avenue, The Pensnett Estate, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 7TZ, England
Hamac Trading Ltd will celebrate 25 years supplying unique products to the marketplace in 2024. Over the years we have evolved and created 3 distinct product divisions...
Hamac Trading Ltd will celebrate 25 years supplying unique products to the marketplace in 2024. Over the years we have evolved and created 3 distinct product divisions.
GARDEN-DISPLAY-HANSA Since 2022 we have made regular shipments to the Middle East & with our Partner based in the Netherlands our full portfolio will be available across Europe in the 2nd Half of 2023.
NEW Products – NEW Catalogue – NEW Website
Hamac Lifestyle Garden Portfolio includes the largest range of water features in Europe with new lines continually being added to the range. Signature GRC Pots and Urns. Garden Creation Resin animals and Gnomes.
Hamac have extended all ranges from the Lifestyle Garden portfolio including new water features, new pots and new Garden creations products. Hamac continue to encourage customers to be more environmentally friendly be introducing new solar powered products to the water features and garden creation ranges.
Be the first to get your hands on a physical copy of our new Hamac Garden Catalogue which we will be launching in coordination with our new products at GLEE this available to all visitors to our stand just call to the welcome desk at the stand and we will provide you with a copy.
In the theme of all things New after months of preparation Hamac are excited to reveal our new Hamac Trading website www.hamactrading.com which will feature products from Hamac Lifestyle Garden, Hamac Displays and Hansa Creation.
Come and see Handy at Glee, stand 20H20-J21, British garden equipment manufacturer and supplier Handy is emphasising its support for retailers and the many opportunities available through Handy to maximise earning potential. Additionally, Handy is excited to announce their new partnership with AVA Pressure Washers, further enhancing their product offerings.
Come and see Handy at Glee, stand 20H20-J21, British garden equipment manufacturer and supplier Handy is emphasising its support for retailers and the many opportunities available through Handy to maximise earning potential. Additionally, Handy is excited to announce their new partnership with AVA Pressure Washers, further enhancing their product offerings.
Handy is one of the UK’s largest independent garden machinery wholesale distributors and manufacturers. Handy’s own brands include Webb Garden Power, The Handy and Q Garden, and it is the UK-appointed distributor for Greenworks and Cramer cordless equipment.
New partnership with AVA Pressure Washers
And at Glee they will be launching their new partnership with Norwegian pressure washer specialist AVA, whose product lines are designed and built on a sustainable ethos: durable, long-lasting, and easy to maintain.
In addition, the company distributes access brands such as Flymo, Kärcher, Bosch, Solo, Walsall wheelbarrows and more!
Gardeners’ World ‘Best Buy
Many of Handy’s products are award-winning and regularly feature as Gardeners’ World ‘Best Buys’. Most recently it has been presented with 2023 Best Buy status by BBC Gardeners’ World magazine for two of its products in its Greenworks and Webb lawnmower ranges: the Greenworks 24V Cordless Lawnmower and the Webb ‘Autoset’ Sidewheel Lawnmower.
For more information, visit Handy at Glee Stand 20H20-J21, or go to Handy at Glee.
To become a stockist, please email sales@handys.co.uk or call 01793 333220
HJ Hall, the UK’s largest branded sock manufacturer, is set to release its range of thermals and underwear at the Glee trade show.
HJ Hall, the UK’s largest branded sock manufacturer, is set to release its range of thermals and underwear at the GLEE trade show.
Renowned for stocking sock drawers with stylish and practical essentials since 1882, HJ Hall extends the same outstanding quality with the launch of its winter thermal staples. The GLEE trade show, offers retailers an exclusive look at the new collection, set to officially launch in stores in September 2023.
HJ Hall’s core brand value highlights that quality clothing must start with the essentials, dictating the company’s long-established dominance in the sock industry. Extending its expertise to thermals and underwear is the natural next step for HJ Hall, offering premium standard basics for everyday comfort.
For practical convenience, HJ Hall has opted for a breathable cotton fabrication when designing its new styles. Cotton is known for keeping wearers feeling fresh, with the added benefit of feeling incredibly soft against the skin, a key consideration for this collection.
The softness of HJ Hall’s cotton is further enhanced thanks to soft touch inner seams and hems for an exceptionally smooth finish. A tagless care label prevents irritation against the skin and a gentle hold waistband provides all-day comfort. The new styles are ideal for all age demographics, with HJ Hall releasing four styles of underwear including slip briefs, cotton stretch trunks, Fly-front briefs and woven boxer shorts and four styles of Thermals including twin pack vests, T-shirts, long sleeve and long Johns.
The team at Nature Safe by Hygeia, who have been manufacturing garden care and agricultural products for over 80 years, are ready to unveil their NEW seaweed based garden care range.
The team at Nature Safe by Hygeia, who have been manufacturing garden care and agricultural products for over 80 years, are ready to unveil their NEW seaweed based garden care range.
The Nature Safe range, which is 100% natural, organic and plant based, includes lawn care and liquid plant feeds made from a combination of seaweed and plant-based nutrients. In 2022 Nature Safe expanded their range into the natural pest repellants category with their popular Slug and Snail barrier and seaweed-based Plant Pest Defence.
We now bring our seaweed based formula into new product categories also demanding more natural and sustainable solutions.
John Byrne, CEO of Hygeia commented: “Our Nature Safe range is specifically designed to meet growing consumer demand for natural and sustainable garden care products. It makes perfect sense that consumers would want to now bring that same care inside, to use a natural feed for the plants in their homes, so closely located to them, their family and their pets. With gardening season now upon us, it’s time to shop those products that are great for your garden (and home!) but that are also kind to nature.
"One of the most prominent ingredients in the Nature Safe range is wild Atlantic Seaweed. Hand-harvested off the coast of Ireland, which ensures there is complete regrowth every 3 years, making it the most sustainable option for Nature Safe, using nature to nurture nature, enriching the soil and the plants that we grow and eat with seaweed’s natural micronutrients.“
All products in the Nature Safe range are plant-based and organic, making them completely safe for children, pets, pollinators and wildlife. Be sure to pop by stand - Hall 8-20 6H30-J31 to tomorrow to find out what’s NEW.
Ivyline is getting set to unveil hundreds of beautiful new lines when Glee opens tomorrow...
Ivyline is getting set to unveil hundreds of beautiful new lines when Glee opens tomorrow.
The family-owned British business will showcase its latest design-led home and garden collections at the show, ranging from premium grow-your-own accessories and giftable planters to Christmas décor (more of which tomorrow!) and outdoor furniture.
The new Spring/Summer 24 collection includes 162 new indoor lines and 115 for outside, most of which are made close to home in Europe with ethical and sustainable principles in mind.
Always with an eye on market-leading style trends, Ivyline’s inhouse designers have incorporated Pantone Colour of the Year for 2024 – fresh and delightful Apricot – into the new collections, along with premium Terracotta, extra-large planters and other desirable additions which address gaps in the market for emporium pieces and regency style.
A price reduction on around 80 products and price freeze on hundreds more will help ease the burden on retailers as Ivyline works with customers to tackle the cost-of-living crisis. Fantastic new point of sale and display solutions will elevate the Ivyline offering instore, providing the perfect backdrop for aspirational lifestyle products that will draw the customer’s eye.
Ivyline Managing Director, Scott Thomas, says: “We’re hugely looking forward to showing customers our latest collections at Glee. We’ve listened carefully to retailer feedback over the past months and have really tried to hone in on specific gaps in the market to help ramp up sales. Visitors are warmly invited to our stand so we can talk them through our offering and explain how we can help retailers generate sales in the seasons ahead.”
The most well-known recreational warmer brand in the UK, HotHands is thrilled to be joining Glee for a second consecutive year after an incredibly successful 2022/23 winter season...
We’re back!
The most well-known recreational warmer brand in the UK, HotHands is thrilled to be joining Glee for a second consecutive year after an incredibly successful 2022/23 winter season.
Get ready for winter gardening
Gardens and growing spaces require all year-round care and there are plenty of jobs to get stuck into during the cold seasons, including taking care of winter plants, looking after wildlife, harvesting crops, pruning and reshaping bushes or planning ahead for warmer days.
To keep on top of your gardening jobs in colder weather, stock HotHands to stay warm when gardening so you’re happy as your plants!
On-the-go heat you can’t beat
HotHands is available in 3 key variants; Hand Warmer, Foot Warmer and Adhesive Body Warmer to provide warmth to the whole body.
They are designed to heat up quickly and provide up to 8-10 hours of continuous heat, ideal to provide warmth, wherever you are. The warmers are ready to use and heat up in minutes once exposed to the air. Hand Warmers are great to keep in gloves or pockets to keep your hands toasty and Foot and Body Warmers can be found as an adhesive style so they stay in place while you work.
Why HotHands is a must stock item for coming winter season
The most recognised* air activated warmer brand in the UK
Exceptional value* - it’s considered by many as the best value air-activated warmer in the UK market!
Unbeaten duration of warmth (Up to 8-10 hours of continuous warmth), allowing you to stay working outside for longer!
Available across multiple categories including; Gardening accessories, Gifting, Clothing, Camping and DIY accessories – it is used in more scenarios than you realise!
Adding value for retailers
This is a Japanese invention and Kobayashi Healthcare (HQ: Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd.) has the oldest history, since 1915, continuing to research and develop recreational warmer around the world.
With over 20 years’ experience in the UK, we have unrivalled knowledge of how to make our product work in many different channels. We offer various merchandising options to make the most of your space and we can tailor this on a store by store basis!
Inspired? You’re just in time. This is a must stock item and you’re just in time for this Winter so for more information and samples, come and see our friendly and experienced team at Stand 8G58 during Glee 2023 (27-29th June)
Meadow View Stone recognises the demand for more sustainability within our market sector. Fulfilling the need for new product development and innovation whilst not compromising our natural resources for future generations is a guiding principle for the company...
Meadow View Stone recognises the demand for more sustainability within our market sector. Fulfilling the need for new product development and innovation whilst not compromising our natural resources for future generations is a guiding principle for the company.
This year their exhibition stand at GLEE will be constructed from elements which are either recycled, reused or recyclable. The stand design utilises a high proportion of waste timber for the main constructive elements, with low voltage LED lighting throughout and the remaining design components either being redeployed or returned for future use/ sale.
Furthermore, the company also takes the following steps to ensure that all their merchandising and packaging is sustainable:
Point Of Sale Meadow View Stone use a fully recyclable medium for all their Point-of-Sale support. This new medium is 100% recyclable and PVC Free. Its cell structure provides increased strength and rigidity, resulting in minimum breakage or damage. It is lightweight and extremely durable meaning fewer broken boards/fewer replacements are required. With a longer lifespan than conventional Correx, it makes it a much more sustainable alternative.
Stands All timber utilised in the companies merchandising is sourced from an FSC - Forest Stewardship Council registered company and is fully tanalised to prolong its lifespan.
Bags All polythene packaging, which includes bags, shrink wraps/covers and bulk bags, contain a minimum of 30% recycled content, saving approximately 112 tonnes of virgin plastic entering the waste stream in 2022. Their standard aggregate collection is fully recyclable at specialist recycling facilities and their new range of Potstars Outdoor Living, further improves on this by being able to be recycled at local supermarkets.
The companies 10-point sustainability pledge is as follows:
The post-consumer waste from the various production sites, is recycled via accredited waste collection companies, operating with a zero to landfill strategy.
The company has signed up to the GIMA Plastic Packaging Pledge.
The company bulk ships a selection of UK sourced aggregates to its various production sites reducing the number of lorry movements on the UK roads by 1137 vehicles in the last two years.
All products are ethically sourced from sustainable deposits, being operated within current legislative and ecological parameters.
The company also supplies a collection of recycled or biproducts for relevant applications where possible, with: 15 recycled products available in large bags. 3 recycled products available in small bags. 2 recycled products available in pouch bags.
The company’s production sites all operate with LED low voltage lighting.
All the water used for the washing of their premium products is 100% recycled.
The company’s administration processors are approx. 90% paperless.
The business’ company car fleet is comprised of 2/3rds electric vehicles, with electric charging points installed for staff/customer and supplier use.
The company continues to encourage customers to maximise load sizes to reduce/minimise the number of delivery vehicles thereby lowering the company’s carbon footprint
Come and see the companies most sustainable stand to date on 20C20-D21.
Museums & Galleries is delighted to be part of the landscape of garden centre retailing. With unrivalled British arts brands and trusted products, Museums & Galleries is always ready to help your business grow - whatever the weather.
We’re delighted to be part of the landscape of garden centre retailing. With unrivalled British arts brands and trusted products, Museums & Galleries is always ready to help your business grow - whatever the weather.
Museums & Galleries is the UK’s leading publisher of quality arts cards, design-led gifts and stationery.
Our collection is home to some of Britain’s brightest fashion, art, and heritage brands. We also work directly with independent artists, galleries and private collections to source the unique imagery for our ever-evolving product range. We are delighted to be attending the country’s premiere garden, leisure and pets fair with some delectable product launches - right on time for summer living.
Our greeting card ranges feature exclusive collections ranging from the Victoria and Albert Museum, Tate Gallery, Transport for London, to prestigious designers Matthew Williamson and Sarah Campbell, to contemporary new designers such as Catherine Rowe and Helen Ahpornsiri. Our gift packaging selections contain a treasure trove of vibrant wrapping solutions for every gift, and we have an enormous library of stylish journals and notebooks. But that’s not all! - Come to our stand to see our exciting range of gift products: 7A60-B61.
Yorkshire Flowerpots will be exhibiting at Glee for the 28th year. We are the UK’s only volume manufacturer of terracotta planters, producing over 200,00 pots per year.
Yorkshire Flowerpots will be exhibiting at Glee for the 28th year. We are the UK’s only volume manufacturer of terracotta planters, producing over 200,00 pots per year.
We use specially selected clays from local quarries (located in Huddersfield), only 6 miles from our Barnsley production facility.
Although our Yorkshire Flowerpots are currently fired using natural gas, we are working in partnership with Sheffield Hallam University and have successfully secured funding to study the feasibility of a heat recovery project, which we hope will result in significant improvements to the efficiency of our kilns. In addition to this, we are also working collaboratively with industry partners in the ceramics sector to investigate the feasibility of switching to hydrogen has.
We are looking forward to welcoming existing and new customers to the Yorkshire Flowerpots stand in Hall 20 stand number A20-B21.
We have exclusive Glee deals available for visitors to our stand at the show. Don’t miss out – visit Yorkshire Flowerpots on stand A20-B21.
The team at Osprey are looking forward to showcasing our rapid electric vehicle charging solutions at Glee this year.
The team at Osprey are looking forward to showcasing our rapid electric vehicle charging solutions at Glee this year.
Osprey Charging Network is one of the leading and fastest-growing rapid electric vehicle charging networks in the UK. We fund, install and manage the network on behalf of our landlord partners.
The Osprey network is built to be reliable and easy to use. All Osprey chargers accept contactless bank cards, App payments, RFID payments and payment through all major third-party payment methods including fleet cards. Every charging point is also powered by 100% renewable electricity.
We take care of everything, from charger installation to maintenance. Whether you prefer a long-term lease or to sell your land to us, we handle operations and customer care. Our forward-thinking approach and future-proofing ensure long-term asset value for you.
At Osprey, we understand that every business is unique. That's why we deploy chargepoints tailored to your specific needs and store dwell time, ensuring optimal solutions for both you and your customers. Join us and meet your customers' demands with a reliable and convenient charging network.
Visit our team at Stand 6G73 tomorrow, attend our session on the main stage (Tuesday 12:30) on EV myths and benefits, and discover how we can empower your business with rapid EV charging. See you there!
Pioneer Brush have been making painting tools for many years and are one of the leading producers worldwide for professional tradesman and DIY consumers of top quality products...
Pioneer Brush have been making painting tools for many years and are one of the leading producers worldwide for professional tradesman and DIY consumers of top quality products.
With the launch of or ECO and Woodcare ranges we are taking a fresh look at the products we manufacture and respond to the need to reduce the impact on the planet wherever we can by using the right environmentally friendly methods and materials within our manufacture.
Without any compromise to quality all products in the ECO and Woodcare ranges are made to the same high standards as our current production with the same attention to quality and performance.
Packaging made using recycled paper
Trays made using paper pulp from waste
Dustsheets made from biodegradable agricultural film.
Paint brush and paint roller handles made from recycled polypropylene and bamboo composite.
Bamboo composite is produced from waste material used in furniture making that would other wise be destroyed.
It’s almost time for the doors to open onto the UK’s most important gardening trade event and Primeur is raring to go with a host of sustainable solutions and a raft of brand-new product for the 2023 edition of Glee...
It’s almost time for the doors to open onto the UK’s most important gardening trade event and Primeur is raring to go with a host of sustainable solutions and a raft of brand-new product for the 2023 edition of Glee.
Long a pioneer in the field of affordable, eco-friendly products for home and garden, Primeur has an exciting new recycled material innovation to show its customers, alongside trend-focused extensions to multi-award-winning collections including Tierra Verde planters and Easy Tile flooring, produced from recycled rubber tyres.
Managing Director, Jenny Douthwaite says: “When Primeur started out on its eco-friendly journey in 2017 with the debut of our border and stepping stone ranges, the founding family – and every team member since then - knew we were in it for the long haul. Sustainability has never been a trend or box ticking exercise for us, it is built into the fabric of our business and every single product we bring to market.
“Now we are in the fortunate position of being naturally ‘on trend’, as more and more consumers start to examine the eco-friendly credentials of the products they buy for their homes and gardens. We are very excited at the opportunity to introduce even more retailers to our sustainable product collections at Glee, and for our renewed focus on exceptional functional design to be seen in its full glory!”
This year’s Glee comes as Primeur enjoys a bumper 2023 season, with its multi-award-winning Tierra Verde planters, flexible ‘borders that bend’, non-slip decorative stepping-stones and lightweight decking tiles proving incredibly popular with consumers as Summer finally heats up.
Visitors are warmly invited to visit Primeur’s stand to learn more about the sustainable product portfolio or see their multiple entries on the New Product Showcase in Hall 6.
Find out more
To find out more about Primeur’s 2024 offering, please make a beeline for the team at Glee 2023. You can find them on stand in Hall 20, stand B22 – C23. To get in touch with the team please call 01274 518800, email sales@primeur.ltd.uk, or visit www.primeur.co.uk
This year Protek celebrates 40 years of trading and what better place to do it than Glee where they have exhibited for the last 24 years.
This year Protek celebrates 40 years of trading and what better place to do it than Glee where they have exhibited for the last 24 years!
The business was started in 1983 by Eric and Janet Thornborough, today it is run by their daughters, Becky and Harriet. They, like their parents, have the same company vision to sell water-based paints that are easy to clean, good for the environment as well as long lasting and durable. All the paints are safe for children, pets, plants, birds and even bees.
The biggest change over the last 40 years is colour. When Protek started there were only browns available, now there are over 100 colours to choose which will allow each garden to look as individual as its owner.
There are 6 paint and stain ranges to choose from with each offering a variety of different finishes and price points to match the budget available.
Their most versatile range is Wood Stain and Protect. This ‘does everything product’ can be used on wood, masonry, walls and planters including plastic and terracotta. The finish allows the natural grain of the wood to be visible. There are 40 colours in this popular range including 4 NEW colours created to mark Protek’s 40 years of trading. The range is very affordable with prices starting at £22.50 for 2.5Litres.
Visit stand 6B61 to find out more and how to become a stockist.
Red Gorilla® may well be the best kept secret at Glee. Although you may not be familiar with the brand, in 1995, Red Gorilla® invented a product that changed the face of gardening. A product sold in near enough every garden centre in the country. That’s because they developed, manufactured and marketed the world’s first two handled, flexible tub. They named it the Tubtrug®, which you probably have heard of.
Red Gorilla® may well be the best kept secret at Glee. Although you may not be familiar with the brand, in 1995, Red Gorilla® invented a product that changed the face of gardening.
A product sold in near enough every garden centre in the country. That’s because they developed, manufactured and marketed the world’s first two handled, flexible tub. They named it the Tubtrug®, which you probably have heard of.
Since then, they’ve gone on to sell millions of units, worldwide, to an ever-expanding customer base, but always being sure to maintain a close eye on the quality and usability of their products. Now, nearly 30 years on, they have a whole host of other products for the home and garden, as well as other lines for equestrians and professional tradespeople, many of which they have created and brought to market themselves.
Red Gorilla® are also a true business to business business, with a wide range of merchandising and POS options, a wealth of marketing assets, and, above all, a focus on customer satisfaction and friendly service. Their ‘Stock Turn Guarantee’ allows you to buy with the confidence that if you’re not entirely satisfied, they’ll work with you to find ranges that suit you better, at their expense, and they also have bundled deals which they call Profit Packs®, which offer even better prices on their products when bought in standard quantities, and with carriage paid orders at only £250.00, it’s easier than ever to stock Red Gorilla® in your garden centre. Visit them at stand J64 in hall 20 of the Glee show and see for yourself whether you agree that the original is still the best…
Robbie Toys Ltd are the official importers and UK distributors for Rolly, Ferbedo, Razor,Buki, Winfun, Lionel, Nikko, Toimsa, Totum, Pilsan, Paradiso and more recently Goki and Engino with new manufacturers joining their portfolio, all the time.
Robbie Toys Ltd are the official importers and UK distributors for Rolly, Ferbedo, Razor,Buki, Winfun, Lionel, Nikko, Toimsa, Totum, Pilsan, Paradiso and more recently Goki and Engino with new manufacturers joining their portfolio, all the time.
As you browse through the website you will find a wide selection of products from the above manufacturers and many more including licensed children’s bicycles.
RocketGro is making waves at Glee this year, showcasing two game-changing new launches on stand (6B50-C51) and taking its portfolio to an impressive 22 products. The new introductions to RocketGro’s offering create serious opportunities for garden retailers and are not to be missed.
RocketGro is making waves at Glee this year, showcasing two game-changing new launches on stand (6B50-C51) and taking its portfolio to an impressive 22 products. The new introductions to RocketGro’s offering create serious opportunities for garden retailers and are not to be missed.
The Somerset-based manufacturer will be showcasing real innovation in sustainable and organic growing, giving buyers an exclusive first glimpse of these products at the show.
The exciting new additions plug a genuine gap in the market – and your retail offering – whilst also ensuring that Rocket is now able to provide retailers with a full-range service.
In keeping with RocketGro’s ethos, all new products are chemical free, 100% organic approved, British grown, sourced and manufactured, and are the by-product of renewable energy production. Packaging is also 100% recyclable.
RocketGro has combined the most compelling eco story of any compost manufacturing business in the UK operating at scale, with eye catching branding and a price point that makes the products built to sell.
The brand-new ranges join RocketGro’s stellar organic, peat-free line up, including its flagship Magic Mulch, UK’s biggest Tomato & Veg planter, and RocketGro’s impressive River Cottage-endorsed collection of composts.
Following RocketGro’s distribution partnership with EP Barrus, visitors to the show will also be able to explore RocketGro’s products – including the new launches – on Barrus’ stand (20D40-E41)
Find out more
If you want to learn more about RocketGro, make a beeline for the RocketGro (6B50-C51) or Barrus stand (20D40-E41), where all will be revealed and you can get hands on with these fantastic new lines. To speak to the team before or after Glee, please contact Toby Thomas (hello@rocketgro.co.uk /07936 928 981) or Andy Abraham (andy@rocketgro.co.uk / 07446 937902). Discover more about the RocketGro story at www.rocketgro.co.uk
Sipcam Home & Garden are strengthening their garden maintenance offering with exciting new developments that are to be unveiled at Glee Birmingham. This includes Patio Blast, a new patio cleaning brand, as well as an exciting partnership with Block Blitz, a market leading brand in outdoor cleaning products.
Sipcam Home & Garden are strengthening their garden maintenance offering with exciting new developments that are to be unveiled at Glee Birmingham. This includes Patio Blast, a new patio cleaning brand, as well as an exciting partnership with Block Blitz, a market leading brand in outdoor cleaning products.
Remove, Clean & Protect
Block Blitz are a market leading brand in outdoor cleaning products that has become synonymous when it comes to developing non-toxic, eco-friendly, multi surface cleaning products that are safe and effective for commercial and domestic use. With the Block Blitz patio care range users can tackle troublesome weeds, clean patios, and protect outdoor areas, deterring moss, algae and weed growth for up to 6 months.
Proudly developed and manufactured in the UK, Block Blitz can be used on various outdoor surfaces like, block paving, gravel & decorative aggregates, artificial grass, tarmac, paving slabs, resin drives and decking. The new partnership sees Sipcam Home & Garden become the UK retail distributor for Block Blitz range of patio products. This joint venture is set to deliver good synergies, not just in terms of products but also in our mutual ethos and cultural values.
The supplier of choice for garden care
Sipcam are focused on becoming a go to supplier for garden care and developing their brand portfolio has been a key driver behind success in recent years. For 2024, a further consumer brand will be added to the offering in the form of Patio Blast. The mighty Patio Blast is a powerful cleaner for outdoor surfaces which kills and controls green growth, algae, mould, and lichens, including black spot. Patio Blast lasts for up to 9 months, meaning a clean patio all spring, summer, and autumn long! It can be used on a multitude of surfaces including patios, walls, roof tiles, monuments, caravans, green houses, driveways, decking, conservatories, artificial grass, garden furniture and fence panels.
Supplied as a 5-litre concentrate, Patio Blast treats up to 220 square meters and retails at £19.99. Interested retailers are encouraged to visit the Sipcam Glee stand (6G10-H11) to find out details including a launch special offer for Patio Blast that is sure to supply a market beating promotion for the 2024 season!
As well as Patio Blast, the SPOT-ON brand will be showcasing an updated assortment of new and existing weed killers, moss killers and outdoor cleaners. Made in Britain, the SPOT-ON range features high performance products to tackle common hard surface, garden maintenance tasks. Through Sipcam’s research and development, SPOT-ON has the best professional standard formulations that have been tried and tested on a commercial level, now available for consumer use.
It’s Patio Hour time
From 4-5pm on Tuesday and Wednesday at Glee (27th-28th June), a special event will happen. This will be Patio Hour, a chance to learn about the new patio care offering from brands such as Block Blitz, SPOT-ON and the new Patio Blast! The Sipcam team will present the 2024 offering in all things outdoor cleaning!
Interested retailers can ask the team key questions about patio care, garden maintenance and how to grow sales. Furthermore, there will be a competition for a lucky retailer to win a SPOT-ON display stand and stock deal worth £767 RRP. Head down to stand 6G10-H11, it’s Patio Hour time!
Celebrating their 20th anniversary, Smart Garden are again at Glee (20G40-H41) with an extremely strong marketing package for 2024...
Celebrating their 20th anniversary, Smart Garden are again at Glee (20G40-H41) with an extremely strong marketing package for 2024.
“Over 250 new products can be seen on our stand and that is without the next wave of exciting Christmas developments being launched later in the year,” said Paris Natar, Chairman of the Company.
“Next season is likely to be challenging with softer demand in a recessionary economy. In stark contrast to other major players, we were the ‘last in’ with delayed and very modest price increases during the pandemic and now we are the ‘first out’ of the Covid period with amazing price reductions that will keep our customers’ tills ringing irrespective of interest rates and inflation!”.
Smart’s new pricing is not being unveiled until their 2023-24 catalogue is published in the last week of July, in tandem with the re-opening of their Peterborough and Abingdon showrooms.
MD Jonathan Stobart added: “We are really looking forward to welcoming as many of our customers as possible onto our Glee stand. We are also encouraging them to book a showroom visit as soon as possible where we can roll out the red carpet and provide our undivided attention. We are determined to help all our customers optimise their 2024 sales and profits from our vast array of best-selling products and brands!”.
In the world of houseplants, finding the perfect compost that promotes healthy growth while remaining sustainable can be a daunting task. That's where Coco & Coir comes in—a groundbreaking brand that has revolutionized the market with its award-winning peat-free Houseplant Compost range...
In the world of houseplants, finding the perfect compost that promotes healthy growth while remaining sustainable can be a daunting task. That's where Coco & Coir comes in—a groundbreaking brand that has revolutionized the market with its award-winning peat-free Houseplant Compost range. Not only does this innovative product support plant growth, but it also tackles a persistent issue faced by plant enthusiasts: fungus gnat infestations.
First and foremost, Coco & Coir is committed to sustainability. Peat, a common component in traditional compost, is extracted from delicate ecosystems, contributing and releasing harmful carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. In stark contrast, Coco & Coir's Houseplant Compost is completely peat-free.
So, how does Coco & Coir tackle the fungus gnat problem that often plagues indoor gardens? The secret lies in its carefully crafted coir formulation. Coir, derived from coconut husks, is the main ingredient of this exceptional compost range. The unique properties of coir enable it to retain moisture while maintaining excellent drainage, striking the perfect balance for healthy root development. By using coir as the base material, Coco & Coir ensures that your plants receive optimal hydration without succumbing to the damp conditions that attract fungus gnats.
This not only saves you from the frustration of dealing with gnat infestations or getting 1-star reviews but also protects the overall health and vitality of your beloved houseplants.
The benefits of Coco & Coir don't end there. This remarkable compost range is rich in organic matter and essential nutrients, providing your plants with the nourishment they need for robust growth. Additionally, Coco & Coir's commitment to sustainability extends to its packaging, which is designed using eco-friendly materials, ensuring a minimal ecological footprint.
he Flora Lab prides itself on creating hand poured, natural-wax candles which deliver exceptional scent. As over 90% of your candle is wax,there’s no one size fits all over at Flora Lab HQ.
The Flora Lab prides itself on creating hand poured, natural-wax candles which deliver exceptional scent. As over 90% of your candle is wax,there’s no one size fits all over at Flora Lab HQ. We spend months trialing and testing different combinations of plant based wax, wick and fragrance before we find that magical combination…. The secret to the sustainable scented candle.
With beautiful botanical boxes, with unique scent icons and colours, our FSC certified boxes are intended to surprise and delight. They feature our unique wax process, personal brand story as a small, independent business, and a panel for candle care, demonstrating our expertise in the subject. The botanicals, plants and flowers adorned on the boxes depict the ingredients within the candles and our pink inner lid lining stating ‘something smells good’ immediately ensures a positive experience within the brand.
Our intricate approach to our boxes represents the quality of our products and has led to many publications and influencers talking about The Flora Lab.
From summer delights as Sicilian Sunbeam, to our winter best seller of Alpine Air, we ensure a strong seasonal range with flora-labulous scents. Each scent has a unique scent icon drawn by co-founder Ronan to ensure a stand out experience on shelf and a strong product recall to prompt re-purchase.
The strong line up of scents includes single and double wicked candles (£22.95/£35), trend led botanical wax melts (£8.95) and soy derived diffusers. We’re also open to bespoke requirements including recyclable gift boxes and decorative pillar candles.
Oh So Precious is a brand new, innovative range of pet keepsake gifts showing pet owners you understand their love for their pet. Beautifully packaged , easy to display and offering healthy margins with a roadmap of innovation into 2024.
Launching at Glee 23, a fabulous new non-competing category in pet products. Oh So Precious!
Oh So Precious is a brand new, innovative range of pet keepsake gifts showing pet owners you understand their love for their pet. Beautifully packaged , easy to display and offering healthy margins with a roadmap of innovation into 2024
Please stop and visit our brand, a non-competing range with great impulse purchase potential from pet lovers!
Plan your day including a visit to Stand 7D29 and chat through the range and opportunity with Helen and Amy.
At UK Greetings, we don’t believe one size fits all, that’s why we carefully curate our product displays specifically to cater for consumers differing needs and voices. Our homegrown initiative is a perfect example of how we have done this, specifically tailored for garden centre shoppers.
At UK Greetings, we don’t believe one size fits all, that’s why we carefully curate our product displays specifically to cater for consumers differing needs and voices. Our homegrown initiative is a perfect example of how we have done this, specifically tailored for garden centre shoppers.
Homegrown offers a comprehensive display planning service including product brokerage, a quick and easy one stop solution ensuring your displays are filled with the most sought-after designs, full display sales analysis and an excellent merchandising service! Its modern and stylised display units offer a perfect showcase solution for our distinct and established brands which have been developed with the differing consumer lifestyle choices in mind, as well as offering a differentiated retail solution.
We are committed to playing our part to help secure the future of our planet for future generations and in doing so we are constantly introducing initiatives to reduce waste as well as reusing and recycling as much as possible.
If you’re visiting Glee, be sure to join us on stand 7D42-E43 to discuss how we can help grow your sales and to enter our free prize draw for the chance to win a Fortnum & Mason Hamper worth £100 (T&Cs apply). Plus, qualifying purchases will receive a 2’ free standing display unit of our beautiful new Mother’s Day card range (T&C’s apply).
New products and market firsts are in store for 2024 as Vitax showcases new additions to its market-leading brands and organics range. Taking centre-stage will be Vitax’s new, nutrient-rich, organic feed – Vitax Organic All Purpose Pelleted Plant Food.
New products and market firsts are in store for 2024 as Vitax showcases new additions to its market-leading brands and organics range.
Taking centre-stage will be Vitax’s new, nutrient-rich, organic feed – Vitax Organic All Purpose Pelleted Plant Food.
Bursting with plant-based nutrients and minerals including potassium to help deliver bigger blooms and riper crops, magnesium to help produce chlorophyll so plants have more energy to grow, and phosphorus which is essential for overall plant health, the new feed has been formulated following the success of the liquid organic feed launched for 2022.
However, Vitax Organic All Purpose Pelleted Plant Food is not the only new product on display this year as Vitax expands its specialist, liquid feed range to empower consumers to help them make them choose the right feed for the right plant.
Mark Butler, national sales manager at Vitax, says: “It’s great to be back at Glee as we will not only be launching some very exciting new products for 2024, but also market firsts.
“Most of our new products are in response to customer demand. In recent years, the specialist feed range, and new organic liquid feed, have all been created following feedback from gardeners, customers and visitors to the event, and we are excited to follow that tradition with brand new products for 2024.
“Glee is the first opportunity for customers to see what we have in store for next season as well as enable us to showcase our existing, market-leading product lines.”
Sitting alongside new products for 2024, the stand will also be packed with products from Vitax’s ‘go to’ gardening brands, including Vitax Q4, Slug Gone, 6X, SBK and Nippon.
Vitax is looking forward to welcoming back visitors to the stand in Hall 20, Stand E40-F41.
Monty Miracle is the exterior cleaning product that is kind to surfaces, with long lasting results. Easy and quick for consumers to use, it needs no aggressive jetwashing or scrubbing, taking just 10 minutes to break down stains before rinsing...
Monty Miracle is the exterior cleaning product that is kind to surfaces, with long lasting results. Easy and quick for consumers to use, it needs no aggressive jetwashing or scrubbing, taking just 10 minutes to break down stains before rinsing.
The first 20 people to the Monty Miracle GLEE stand each day will receive a free 5 Litre bottle of this fantastic new product and everyone coming to the stand will go into a draw to win a garden makeover.
The product is proven to eliminate black spot, algae, lichen and other organic stains on most external hard surfaces including stone, wood, plastic, concrete resin and coated metals, making it the ideal option for cleaning driveways, patios, walls and other exterior surfaces – and has cleaned over 1 million sq. metres of UK homeowners’ outdoor surfaces since its online retail launch.
Perfect for rendered walls, brick, wooden decking, stone and patios, Monty Miracle Patio Cleaner completely neutralises following the cleaning process and is biodegradable so can be hosed off onto the grass or soil leaving no trace.
It was created by Martin Beaumont, who combined his experience of working with English Heritage and Shell to create the perfect chemical cleaner – and now, with a patent and fast growing social media following, it is launching to the gardening and home trade.
Says Martin: “We can’t wait to introduce our product to everyone at GLEE – it will be a great addition to any garden and home retailer portfolio.”
The Natural Plant Food Co are launching Soil Improver at GLEE, a 100% natural alternative to peat for garden use. It’s a fully plant-based option that supports soil fertility, improves structure and boosts moisture retention...
The Natural Plant Food Co are launching Soil Improver at GLEE, a 100% natural alternative to peat for garden use. It’s a fully plant-based option that supports soil fertility, improves structure and boosts moisture retention.
Soil Improver is a natural by-product of renewable energy production through AD. It is free from peat and synthetic chemicals and produced on their Cumbrian farm.
Alistair Wannop, owner says: “We know that many gardeners are looking for greener alternatives to peat and synthetic chemical products. And some countries have even made this a mandate.
“Gardeners are an important part of the fight against biodiversity decline. They cover about 400,000 hectares in the UK which is bigger than all our nature reserves.
“Our soil improver really is nature’s superpower – it’s sustainable, peat-free, wildlife-friendly, pet-friendly, vegan and created from organic materials.”
A little goes a long way with this premium product and it can be used in different ways – either by digging through topsoil, mixing with composts, adding to compost heaps, or using as a mulch.
The nutrient components of Soil Improver are Nitrogen (N) For Green Growth = 4.1, Phosphorous (P) For Robust Roots = 0.56 and Potassium (K) For Strong Stems = 9.
The Natural Plant Food Co Has five products in its range of natural plant foods and fertilisers that are all developed as a by-product of the anaerobic digestion process.
Soil Improver retails at £17.99 for 17 litres and £5.99 for a 1 Litre pouch. Come and delve your hands into some Soil Improver at Stand 7E47.
Woodmansterne are gearing up for the best Glee yet with a stunning Emma Bridgewater themed stand, a host of new products, and plenty to celebrate! The third-generation family business marks its 70th birthday this year, so along with the usual range of beautiful greeting cards, you can expect birthday cake, a daily prize draw, and corks to be popping over on their stand!
Woodmansterne are gearing up for the best Glee yet with a stunning Emma Bridgewater themed stand, a host of new products, and plenty to celebrate!
The third-generation family business marks its 70th birthday this year, so along with the usual range of beautiful greeting cards, you can expect birthday cake, a daily prize draw, and corks to be popping over on their stand!
Visit them to explore a curated range of the best new product from Greenfingers, National Trust, Emma Bridgewater, and Quentin Blake, as well as over 20 of the UK’s best publishers as part of their W-Select category management.
Along with their commitment to best-in-class design, Woodmansterne are committed to using sustainable materials and practices wherever possible. They understand the importance of protecting our environment and safeguarding it for the future.
All their cards are printed by them in Croxley, Hertfordshire.
They print with vegetable inks on paper from FSC sustainable forests.
Their beautiful envelope paper is made from 100% recycled post-consumer waste.
They pack their cards with a simple Smart Seal that saves up to half a million pieces of throw-away plastic being sent to landfill every week.
UK manufacturing and distribution keeps their carbon footprint low.
Why not visit them for a coffee and a chat and discover how they can help you grow your greeting card sales!
New, patent-pending Peckish Coco-Not® Wild Bird Feeders are ready-to-hang suets made of a revolutionary, biodegradable material. They are UK manufactured, reducing the carbon footprint and environmental impact.
New, patent-pending Peckish Coco-Not® Wild Bird Feeders are ready-to-hang suets made of a revolutionary, biodegradable material. They are UK manufactured, reducing the carbon footprint and environmental impact.
Coco-Not® feeders, better for nature:
not shipped across the world like coconut shells
notusing plastic! 100% plant-based shell
notthere after 12 weeks! 100% compostable
The shell is made using UK crop waste making them 100% natural and sustainable. Once the birds have finished feasting, simply pop the empty shell in your food waste bin or home compost and it will break down at the same rate as a banana peel!
The Peckish Coco-Not® range includes a standard single, which comes in shelf-ready packaging (RRP: £2.49) and a 4 Pack (RRP: £7.99).
The launch of these new Coco-Not® feeders is part of the Peckish 5-year Field To Beak strategy which was launched back in 2020. Our market-leading sustainability plan includes a wide range of initiatives and we’re on track, making a real difference.
View our Peckish Coco-Not® Feeders on the Westland stand Hall 20, Stand F40-G41.
Calling all Garden Centres! Are you maximising your sales of Utility and Laundry essentials?
Calling all Garden Centres! Are you maximising your sales of Utility and Laundry essentials?
The Orwell range is a colourful, funky solution of superb quality laundry products, including pegs and caddys, clothes lines, airers, dryers, vacuum bags, hangers & more.
Pegs
We have all different types of pegs! Soft touch, twist resist, superior grip and more. Spring pegs, push on pegs, wooden pegs, dolly pegs - you name it, we’ve got it covered!
Caddy
Our new caddy is stylish and the ultimate laundry accessory – this little beauty will make laundry a total breeze!
Lines
Our clothes lines are strong and durable, and come in 5 different colours! This laundry lifesaver will do the perfect job, with it’s anti slip 3.5mm stabilised PVC coating and steel core, it will handle the most challenging load of washing! They are built to last, and with it’s durable coating, rust is a thing of the past.
Vacuum Bags
We’ve just added more to our range of vacuum bags and now have vacuum bags to meet every storage need. Choose from hanging, tote, cube and travel styles. Vacuum bags have become increasingly popular to use to store away seasonal items and bedding, and they are so easy to use, and easy to sell!
Display Stands
We have easy and ready stocked display stands available for you to just unwrap and start selling - ready steady go! See those extra sales roll in. Alternatively, send us a picture of your space and we will come up with the perfect planogram for your store.
A vacuum bag stand – featuring all 15 of our vacuum bag styles and sizes- we have a full range to suit all needs - hanging vacuum, flat vacuum, cube vacuum, tote vacuum and travel.
A pegs, lines & caddy stand- featuring all of our styles pf peg, and good quality lines and our best-selling caddy with pegs!
Come and see Orwell at the Wilsons stand at Glee Hall 8-20 Stand 8E45! Here at Wilsons, we provide a top class customer service, order by 1pm for same day despatch, we have over 5000 product lines sitting in our warehouse for immediate despatch! We make dealing with us super easy. Request an account today on our website or call us sales@wilsonscolchester.com
Woodlodge, the UK’s leading supplier of garden pots, décor and sundries for over 35 years is proud to announce the launch of its new trade portal, which will allow its trade customers to order direct and access a range of resources designed to help drive sales.
Woodlodge, the UK’s leading supplier of garden pots, décor and sundries for over 35 years is proud to announce the launch of its new trade portal, which will allow its trade customers to order direct and access a range of resources designed to help drive sales.
The trade portal can be accessed by visiting https://trade.woodlodge.co.uk Here customers can order from all of Woodlodge’s key categories including Outdoor Planters, Honey & Wild, Down to Earth, Root Indoor, Water Studio and Emberwood. The site, which can be accessed via a desktop PC, tablet or smartphone, allows retailers to place orders quicker, check live stock availability levels, source promotional assets and obtain delivery information all from one webpage 24/7.
Garden centre retailers can also download point-of-sale material and trade supplies such as benches, stands and trollies. Product images and useful documents will also be available to download, and customers can access the warehouse clearance page discount offers.
With garden retailers and buyers busier than ever, the goal of the trade portal is to make the ordering process as seamless as possible, even when Woodlodge’s offices are closed. The new platform will make working with Woodlodge easier than ever before for many hundreds of stockists throughout the UK.
Michael Wooldridge, Director of Woodlodge said: "We are excited to announce the launch of our new trade portal. Woodlodge is committed to providing our loyal customers with a comprehensive service and the portal will be an invaluable asset in helping them drive sales within key garden ware categories. Woodlodge prides itself on its customer service and the trade portal will allow us to develop an even stronger relationship with our retailers, helping them to effectively communicate the necessary details to their customers. The portal will definitely help our retail partners save time and improve the overall service we offer.”
Woodlodge will be showcasing the new Trade Portal in Hall 20 at Glee where the team can talk you through the order process and benefits.
For more information on Woodlodge’s new ranges for 2023, please contact your local sales representative or visit www.woodlodge.co.uk.
A BCorp Certified, family business based in Staffordshire, Hortiwool has worked with natural materials for almost two decades – the favourite being wool! Originally utilising its amazing properties for packaging innovations, Hortiwool has worked behind the scenes to investigate wool’s many benefits when gardening.
A BCorp Certified, family business based in Staffordshire, Hortiwool has worked with natural materials for almost two decades – the favourite being wool! Originally utilising its amazing properties for packaging innovations, Hortiwool has worked behind the scenes to investigate wool’s many benefits when gardening.
Created, was a 100% British wool, versatile garden pad for use around the home, garden, or allotment, which harnesses the amazing natural properties of wool: they boast awesome weather protection properties, retain moisture for maximum hydration, and as they break down, the wool even adds vital nutrients back into the soil. The pads are completely natural, and 100% plastic free, perfect for those looking for an easy way to be more sustainable in the garden.
Replacing the need for multiple products, harmful chemicals or using peat in compost, Hortiwool is a truly innovative way to improve your gardening arsenal, and perfect for:
Hydrating hanging baskets
Nutrition for plant root balls
Growing medium for micro greens & micro herbs
Protection against slugs
Capillary matting
Insulation from frost for young plants
Adding into compost as a nutritional aid
For mulching
Soil temperature regulation
Nesting for wildlife
Hortiwool is available as a pack of five handy Garden Pads which covers just under 1m² in total, or a pack of two specifically sized Hanging Basket Liners. Visit www.hortiwool.com to shop online, or to find out more.
Timber garden furniture, GYO and decorative structure specialist, Zest combines on trend lifestyle with sustainability in its 2024 collection...
Timber garden furniture, GYO and decorative structure specialist, Zest combines on trend lifestyle with sustainability in its 2024 collection. Positioned as a leader in ecologically sustainable outdoor living and offering the widest range of stylish, natural timber products, Zest is on stand 20D30-E31 with the new range designed in house in line with consumer trends.
Emphasising relaxation, entertainment and being at one with nature, the latest Zest products major on environmental focus including the development of ‘New and Improved’ products for greener packaging and transportation. The range includes the Terraza Outdoor Kitchen, complementing the popular, Garden Pizza Oven Table and award winning, Zest Garden Bar and Two Stool Set, launched to consumers this spring.
There are two space-saving timber greenhouses, the Tall Botanical Greenhouse and the Compact Botanical Greenhouse, both sturdy, stylish and with loads of functionality for GYO enthusiasts.
Another product is the Zest Eco Hive Composter, shaped to resemble a traditional beehive. For consumers who want to relax, the new Zest Stirling Arbour is perfect. There is also a new darker range of popular Zest products including its GYO range which compliments nature beautifully.
A Sustainability leader
The Zest collection is made from PEFC (PEFC/16-37-1490) certified slow grown softwood, sourced from sustainably managed forests. Zest’s product design is based on DFMA (design for manufacturing and assembly) principles, meaning that packaging and transportation are optimised for sustainability.
Customer support
In addition to its library of images, lifestyle videos and point of sale, Zest is supporting stockists with national consumer marketing campaigns in garden and lifestyle magazines.
Garden centre buyers and online retailers can view the new 2024 Zest range on the Glee portal https://rb.gy/x6y5h, the Zest website https://zestoutdoorliving.co.uk/trade and at Zest’s Glee stand 20D30-E31, alongside existing best sellers.
Glee has been awarded Best UK Trade Show over 8,000 sq meters at the 30th AEO (Association of Exhibition Organisers) Awards...
Glee has been awarded Best UK Trade Show over 8,000 sq meters at the 30th AEO (Association of Exhibition Organisers) Awards.
In the awards, held at The Grosvenor in London's Park Lane, Glee won the last big award of the night ahead of a short list of events that included ICE London, Futurebuild 2023, InstallerSHOW, 100% Optical 2023, UK Construction Week, The Emergency Services Show and World Travel Market.
Glee Event Director, Matthew Mein, told GTN Xtra "It is a huge accolade for Glee, the team behind Glee, but most importantly for our exhibitors without whom Glee would not be the success it is. Thank you to all!"
Glee’s new buyer services have been introduced to ensure that everything from pre-show planning to time onsite will maximise every minute...
Glee’s new buyer services have been introduced to ensure that everything from pre-show planning to time onsite will maximise every minute.
Plus, with more than 400 exhibitors across ten show sectors - including over 100 that are new to the show this year - occupying five halls of the NEC, it is vital that buyers are armed with everything they need to know to source exciting new supply partners that will differentiate the retail offering in 2024 and beyond.
New Glee Look Books
New for the event this year is Glee Look Books, an inspirational visual guide that will provide a snapshot of new exhibitors and top suppliers in each of the ten show sectors. Once buyers have registered, the Look Book will be sent straight to their inbox two weeks ahead of the show, providing plenty of time to gather inspiration and a wish list of brands to visit when onsite at Glee 2023.
Glee’s Buyer Lounge
The Glee Buyer Lounge in Hall 20 will be available for buyers to use throughout their time at the show, with a cloakroom and charging points as well as complimentary food and refreshments to help sustain them during a busy buying trip to the NEC.
New Product Finder Service
Buyers who register for the New Product Finder Service need only tell the Glee team what products and services they are looking to seek, to receive in return a curated list of relevant exhibitor recommendations.
Glee Connect Party
No great exhibition is complete without a social occasion and the Glee Party never fails to disappoint, thanks to the close-knit and friendly nature of the garden retail industry. This year’s party will be held on Tuesday 27June from 6-8pm within the Fire, Grill & Chill area - which this year has been relocated to the entrance of hall 6-8 and hall 20. The Glee Connect Party will be complete with entertainment, drinks and canapes. Everyone is welcome!
The show’s sector PAW – Pet and Animal Wellbeing - will bring pet care to the forefront with the best pet suppliers presenting the latest products to garden centre buyers who are looking to capitalise on the ‘pet pound’...
The show’s sector PAW – Pet and Animal Wellbeing - will bring pet care to the forefront with the best pet suppliers presenting the latest products to garden centre buyers who are looking to capitalise on the ‘pet pound’.
This June, leading companies and brands are expected to make their home within PAW with product categories on show that tap into the latest domestic animal ownership trends. The major sectors within the market include natural pet food, pet accessories, clothing, luxury gifts and garden wildlife. And with pet ownership on the rise and a rediscovered connection with nature, well-stocked retailers could well reap the benefits.
New for 2023
Newcomers to PAW include Sabre Pet Food (stand 7A54) promoting its Alpha Spirit brand and Nutritient (stand 7C41) with its Leo & Wild meatball treats for dogs that contain premium, raw ingredients. Also making its Glee debut is Mr Bug (stand 7C50), which breeds its own mealworms in Devon for protein-packed foods that improve digestion, absorption, and muscle growth whilst other natural treats include The Cinnamuncher's (stand 7B51) Ceylon cinnamon-wood dog chew sticks which are packed with flavour, clean teeth, and calm dogs.
Eden’s Holistic Pet Foods (stand 7B50) will give retailers an introduction to its dry and semi-moist pet food and JR Pet Products (stand 7B60-C61) will be on hand with its Pure meat, naturally unique food range for dogs. Kennelpak (stand 7B44) will be making its first appearance at the Glee with its YAKERS, Collards, Duchess, and Dylan food brands and Pecuro (stand 7B46) will be aiming to start the insect protein dog food revolution in garden centres on its stand.
In a world where consumers are so willing to spend on their pets a number of accessories brands will be a must-see for retailers at Glee. Look out for The Lovely Gift Group (stand 7D29)who will have on stand the most innovative keepsakes and creative gifts for pets whilst Hem & Boo (stand 7C43) will represent the highest quality of pet clothing, debuting at Glee in 2023 with a selection of collars, leads and beds.
Trinkety Paws (stand 7C45) – the brand behind The Canine Cottage boutique - will be on hand to show retailers its on-trend UK-made dog collars and dog leads in the latest on-trend colours. Another new exhibitor will be Twiggy Tags (stand 7C47) who will be on site with its practical and hard-wearing dog gear designed for outdoors owners seeking an adorable outfit for their pets.
Pet technology and smart feeding bowl for animal parents includes PAWBBY (stand 7C53), Shandong XiaoGo Pet Supplies (stand
7B49), Zhejiang Hangkong Technology Co (stand 7D33) and MRC (stand 7C51).
And for retailers with a large bird care department, PAW will be home to a vast array of wild bird food, treats, wild bird feeders, tables, dining stations and accessories. A new name for garden centre buyers is Unipet International (stand 7C55), which will stock the latest suet-based treats with its Suet-To-Go collection.
Returning names already confirmed for PAW in 2023 include Benchmark Kennels Ltd, Goodchap's, Green Feathers and WHM Pet Group with its Honeyfield Wild Bird brand.
Find out more
Glee connects the garden industry to inspire change, drive growth and launch innovation. Entry to Glee is free of charge to all pre-registered visitors. Simply register via the Glee website at:http://www.gleebirmingham.com/register To enquire about exhibiting at Glee 2023, which will take place June 27th – 29th at the NEC, please call +44 (0)203 3545 9752.
This year the focus will not just be on the great outdoors, as a brand new Home, Gift & Clothing sector is about to take shape on the exhibition floor...
This year the focus will not just be on the great outdoors, as a brand new Home, Gift & Clothing sector is about to take shape on the exhibition floor.
Whilst Glee has long hosted key exhibitors in these categories, the 2023 show will be the first time that such a strong focus has been placed upon gifting, homeware, fashion accessories and apparel. This is testament to garden centres’ success in extending their instore offerings, and also offers a significant opportunity for other retailers.
As the first trade exhibition taking place in the second half of the year, Glee offers a golden opportunity for gift shops to get ahead of the curve and secure orders before Christmas. Visitors will be able to source from top-flight suppliers offering products that range from candles, toys and crafting kits to greetings cards, giftwrap and stationery, whilst specialists in hats, scarves, gloves, boots and other winter woolies will help retailers get set for the festive season.
Meet the Exhibitors Some of the biggest names in the greetings card industry will showcase their latest collections and merchandise solutions at Glee, including UK Greetings, Woodmansterne Publications, Noel Tatt Group, Giftwrap UK and Museums & Galleries.
Joining them on the show floor will be fabulous British companies exhibiting a wide variety of gift and homeware product, much of which has a sustainable angle or is made here in the UK. These include The Candle Brand, The Crafty Kit Company, Playpress Toys, The Wheat Bag Company, Out of the Kiln (Pam Peters Designs), Alex Sharp Photography, Robert Frederick, Kushboo Soaps, Tilnar Art, New English Teas, Ivy & Twine Candles, Jarapa, Hippychick, Playmonster UK, Seedball, Art on Scarves, Victoria Eggs, Freckleface Designs, Rainbow Designs, Naked Shells, Brass Bee and Soake.
One of the new exhibitors in this sector, Christina Brand, founder of The Candle Brand, said: "We are a multi award winning company having won Gift of the Year in three categories, yet this will be our first Glee show. Our awards were won based on our plantable seeded labels on our candles and diffusers, as well as our flower fragrance diffusers. We are excited to be exhibiting at a show to connect with buyers for gift and garden centres.
"We will soon be launching a new selling concept for our pick and mix wax melts, where we will now be offering them unpackaged with POS as well as packaged. As well as our brand new product 'Scented Ceramics' for use in cars, wardrobes, and drawers. Glee will be the first physical show to have these exhibited and for sale. At the stand we will be giving away promotional bags which will include our brochures, as well as first order offers, existing customer offers and a free wax melt".
Also participating in Glee 2023 within the Home, Gift & Clothing sector are major overseas manufacturers such as Pantherella International Group, Maison Bel, Bachmann Europe, Fountasia, Biohort, Hellmann-Versand and Burstenhaus Redecker.
First come, first served!
With its late June exhibition dateline, Glee takes place at the prime time for pre-Christmas buying, enabling retailers to get an angle on the hottest seasonal trends and plan their merchandise ahead of the main trading period. Glee 2022 saw retailers come out in force to do their ‘Christmas shopping’ and this year’s Home, Gift & Clothing sector has grown as a result.
Glee Director, Matthew Mein comments: “Home, Gift & Clothing is an exciting new sector for Glee, and we’re thrilled that such an exceptional mix of companies will be joining us at this year’s show, many of them for the first time. As well as inspiring garden centres to further diversify into lucrative new categories, we also want to show traditional home and gift retailers how to integrate gardening into their lifestyle merchandise mix.
“Millions of British consumers are out in their gardens digging, planting up containers on balconies or cultivating houseplants. The upsurge of interest in nature and desire to be more sustainable is driving huge interest in certain sectors – pots and planters, gardening tools, outdoor clothing and seeds, for example – and we want to show gift and home retailers how they can benefit from these vital growth areas.
“Not only can buyers take steps to break new ground at Glee, but they can also stock up on the crucial staple products which will keep tills ringing in the run up to Christmas - whether it’s home fragrances or giftwrap, flower vases or gardening gloves, wall art or woolly socks, Glee is the show which addresses all angles of the consumer lifestyle shifts that are shaping retail.”
Find out more
Glee is the UK’s leading garden retail show, focusing on building year-round profits for buyers and suppliers within the core gardening and outdoor leisure product categories. To keep up to date on the latest Glee news visit www.gleebirmingham.com. To enquire about exhibiting at Glee 2023, which will take place June 27th – 29th, please call +44 (0)203 3545 9752.
The team from the Garden Centre Association have a stand at Glee this month where existing members and those interested in finding out more about the organisation can drop by....
The team from the Garden Centre Association have a stand at Glee this month where existing members and those interested in finding out more about the organisation can drop by.
The GCA will be at the event at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham in Hall 8, Stand 8C70-D71 from June 27 until 29.
Peter Burks, Chief Executive at the GCA, says: “Glee is the largest horticultural industry exhibition and most of our members will be attending, so it’s a great opportunity to invite them over to our stand to have a good catch up face-to-face. It’s one of the most important trading events in the gardening industry calendar.
“Not only is it the perfect show for garden centre staff to find out the latest horticultural news, see the newest products on offer, meet suppliers old and new and source exciting new supply partners, but it is also a chance to catch up with other GCA members and to network.
“I will be attending and I look forward to catching up with as many members as possible during the course of the event. We’ve a lounge area with tables and chairs that’s perfect for anyone keen to come and have a sit down and to chat with us.”
More than 400 brands will be at Glee this year including new suppliers and some never before seen at the show.
Thousands of new products launch exclusively there every year, from new compost compositions to decorative aggregates, the latest plant varieties, decking, fencing, garden décor, pots, sculptures and statues.
Peter continues: “We’re also looking forward to seeing the Glee Talent Store finalists’ pop-up store designs, which will be at the show too. This was a joint initiative we hosted with the Glee Talent Store team. Congratulations to everyone from all the garden centres who took part and to those who have been selected to have their designs displayed at Glee. It’s a fantastic achievement.”
Glee is also the place to see the latest trends and has a dedicated New Product Showcase area that features innovation and new product development.
Peter adds: “Education has always been a key aspect of Glee’s overall offering with ‘The Stage’ the place to learn more about the key trends and topics that are shaping the future of gardening. There’s a three-day agenda with topics including issues surrounding sustainability and ethical consumers and how we can futureproof our industry, which are all things we’re discussing too.
“We’re also looking forward to chatting to anyone who would like to find out more about our association and we’ll be able to provide information for garden centres and suppliers interested in joining us.”
The GCA represents garden centres nationwide.
Through sharing information and its inspection programme the GCA helps members to achieve high standards in customer service, plant quality and reliability.
Summer is fast approaching and as homeowners around the UK start planning for social gatherings and alfresco dining, Glee - the International Festival for Garden, Leisure, and Pet will be embracing the outdoor living trend with ideas and inspiration for 2024...
Summer is fast approaching and as homeowners around the UK start planning for social gatherings and alfresco dining, Glee - the International Festival for Garden, Leisure, and Pet will be embracing the outdoor living trend with ideas and inspiration for 2024.
Taking place at the Birmingham NEC from the 27th to 29th of June, the halls at Glee will once again be home to exhibitors showcasing the latest designs in BBQs, inspirational furniture styles, and material and outdoor lifestyle influences within the dedicated Outdoor Entertaining sector. Glee's late June timing is designed to offer significant benefits to buyers, with thousands of existing and new products exclusively launching at the show together providing the perfect opportunity for buyers to preview the latest collections and place orders for the upcoming gardening season. With summer right around the corner, Glee is also the first opportunity within the 2023 buying calendar to source outdoor furniture, garden heaters, and decorative items or finalise top-up orders for immediate delivery into store.
The power of the outdoors
There is no doubt that the outdoor living movement has exploded recently as outdoor spaces have been embraced with new interests. Gardens have become, more than ever, a place to relax, escape, work, eat, exercise, and play. Recent research by YouGov for the HTA (2021) revealed that nearly half of UK households (42%) use their gardens to entertain family or friends with garden parties and barbecues. The HTA also showed that sales in the outdoor living department at garden centres were 19.88% up in 2022 compared to 2021, indicating that this momentum is showing no signs of stopping.
Indoor and outdoor merged rooms
Furniture and accessories have blurred the lines between indoors and out, adding comfort and style by effectively creating zones while maintaining an open look and uninterrupted view of the garden and beyond.
Emotive design forms the foundations of Glee exhibitor Bizzotto’s brand philosophy and furniture collections. With a commitment to high quality, sustainability, and beauty, its three furniture brands, “Yes”, “Bizzotto Outdoor” and “Homemotion” will take centre stage. Tramontina has all retailers need to sell the stylish and versatile al fresco dining dream, from beautifully understated bistro sets to loungers which create individual and comfortable areas to relax in. Hex Living will also be creating the perfect outdoor room with its contemporary garden furniture ranging from loungers to storage solutions.
Social hotspots
Fire pits, chimineas, log burners and patio heaters have proven to be the must-have garden accessory and that trend is set to continue into next year as people enjoy their gardens for longer. According to an Amazon survey, 32% of people plan to buy a fire pit in 2023, making it a popular outdoor cooking and heating appliance.
Pinnacle Agri is a newcomer to Glee and its showstopping product is the Firestorm Patio Heaters which use eco-friendly wood pellets to create a dazzling, smokeless flame within a glass tube, perfect for those that like the modern aesthetic. Fandango Products will be bringing back its safe and easy-to-use Kindling Cracker firewood splitters. They are also the UK distributor for Espegard's fire pans and accessories, which with their simple and functional design for warmth and cooking will win over fire pit lovers everywhere.
Al fresco dining
The overall barbecue and alfresco eating market in 2021 were worth just over £2.2 billion, with the UK hosting around 165 million barbecues in the same year. And with the cost-of-living crisis affecting many, garden dining and cooking remains a fashionable and cheaper alternative to a visit to the local pub or restaurant. Campingaz has enhanced outdoor cooking experiences throughout the UK and beyond and will continue to inspire both retailers and consumers through its barbecue range at the show. Blackstone Europe will give retailers the opportunity to sell outdoor cooking experiences for large groups or families with its griddles and barbecue accessories. Elsewhere, household names such as Kamado Joe, Landmann and Primo Grills can all be found within Glee Outdoor Entertaining, featuring what the latest innovations from these market leaders.
Dudley-based Midtherm and Glee newcomers Gozney will also be bringing their ranges of pizza ovens to capitalise on the soar in popularity of outdoor cooking.
Garden Decor
Poppy Forge is bringing its British-designed and made garden products to the Outdoor Living sector including plant supports, arches, obelisks, garden art and boot care products.
Primus will be returning to the show to showcase its leading homeware, gifting, and garden décor brand. From its Wallace & Gromit sculpture range to wind chimes and hangers, outdoor clocks, and metal wall art they will offer customers garden decor with quality pieces that draw the eye and elevate an outdoor space.
Illuminated spaces
The craze for solar garden lights has seen consumers extend their garden time after the sun goes down. Solar lighting can enhance a garden or outdoor space, giving it a wonderful, cosy ambience as well as practical illumination for outdoor areas that need a lift. Nordlux’s range of lights can be used beyond the garden to illuminate the front door, driveway, and garage, as well as balconies and terraces. Forum Lighting Solutions is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of lighting and radiant heaters are an energy-saving solution to keep the garden warm after dark.
Eco-Friendly
The sustainable garden industry has seen a huge boom - with more and more eco-savvy consumers opting for eco-friendly materials for their outdoor living accessories. Dr Heat will showcase its eco-friendly firelighters produced exclusively from recycled candle wax and shredded Miscanthus grass, grown in the South West of England. BCB’s International’s FireDragon - Eco-Friendly Fire Lighters, made from rotten vegetable matter, will appeal to fire and flame lovers who don’t want to harm the planet.
Matthew Mein, Event Director at Glee said: “Consumers are increasingly focusing on improving their outside spaces, with recent statistics supporting the growth of the outdoor living industry. Increasing choices, a newfound love of the garden and budget-friendly options made available by retailers are making outdoor entertainment more affordable and accessible for consumers. At Glee 2023 those exhibitors that make up the Outdoor Entertaining sector will together showcase the latest trends and products that will help to drive growth in the industry this year and beyond, whilst enabling buyers to better plan their buying and merchandising strategies ahead of the peak summer season.”
Find out more
Glee is the UK’s leading garden retail show, focusing on building year-round profits for buyers and suppliers within the core gardening and outdoor leisure product categories. To keep up to date on the latest Glee news visit www.gleebirmingham.com. To enquire about exhibiting at Glee 2023, which will take place June 27th – 29th, please call +44 (0)203 3545 9752.
Don’t miss Glee Fire, Grill & Chill
For the second year in a row, many of these outdoor heating solutions, barbeques and firepits will be in action within Glee’s dedicated Fire, Grill and Chill area. Relocated to a prime location at the front of the NEC near the Hall 6-8 and Hall 20 entrances, this area will be the go-to place for leisure buyers to source 2024 ranges, as well as provide the backdrop to the Glee Party on Tuesday 27th June, to which all exhibitors and visitors are invited.
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.
After this launch issue we will be publishing further Glee Daily News issues as follows:
Preview - 21st June
Build-up - 26th June
Day 1 - 27th June
Day 2 - 28th June
Day 3 - 29th June
Omnibus - 28th July
Exhibitors should contact Alan Burdon, alan@pottingshedpress.co.uk, or 07939 048899, for advertising details.
If you are visiting or exhibiting at Glee later this month, then this is your reminder to ensure you bring the flower power on Thursday 29th June...
If you are visiting or exhibiting at Glee later this month, then this is your reminder to ensure you bring the flower power on Thursday 29th June.
Thursday at Glee is now more commonly known as Floral Thursday, a special day when the industry comes together to raise funds for the Greenfingers Charity by donning their best floral get-up. Whether it’s clashing floral brights, giant flowerpot men outfits or teams with the biggest contingent of floral suits, dresses, hats, shirts or t-shirts, each year Floral Thursday gains more and more traction. This year the charity is hoping that even more will arrive at the show in their floral best. In fact, the quest for the world record attempt at the most ‘floral dressed’ in one place continues – can you help make it a reality?
Upon arrival at Glee on Floral Thursday look out for the Greenfingers raffle ticket sellers in the atrium, where a host of top prizes are up for grabs. By digging deep, buying some raffle tickets or popping a few coins, digitally or otherwise, in the fundraising buckets you will not only help make this year’s event the best yet, but you will be contributing to another amazing year of fundraising for the charity.
For those not in the know, the Greenfingers Charity creates amazing therapeutic gardens at children’s hospices across the country. For the life-limited children this might be the only outside space they can truly relax in and enjoy, whilst for the families, friends and staff Greenfingers gardens can be a place for reflection, a place to hold memories dear or a place of relaxation away from the hustle and bustle of the inside work of the hospice. Again and again, these Greenfingers gardens – almost 70 in total – prove their worth by holding significant personal value for those that use and enjoy the space. These are garden spaces that see the best and worst days, where lasting memories are made, and where goodbyes are said. The money raised through initiatives such as Floral Thursday helps the charity to build even more gardens for those that need them the most.
Linda, Petrons, Director of Fundraising & Communications at Greenfingers said: “With even more gardens in the pipeline and the average build cost rocketing beyond £100,000, every penny that is raised makes a real difference. Unlike other fundraising events that may require a feat of endurance or bravery, Floral Thursday is a fun and colourful way for everyone to get involved.
“As always, our thanks go to the Glee team for allowing us to use their platform to make Floral Thursday a reality. Each year the event keeps getting bigger and better and that is thanks to the wonderful support of Glee and its partners including Garden Trade News.”
So, what are you waiting for? Open the wardrobe, nip to the shops or get online to find your most fabulous floral outfit. The Greenfingers team look forward to seeing you on June 29th.
To find out more about the charity, throughout the show, the Greenfingers team will be in Hall 8-20 6J72.
Find out more
Further information regarding the Greenfingers Charity can be found at www.greenfingerscharity.org.uk. You can also join in the conversation by joining Greenfingers on social media - https://www.facebook.com/Greenfingerscharity/, @GreenfingersCha on Twitter, and @Greenfingerscharity on Instagram and LinkedIn.
Glee has announced a partnership with the British Home Enhancement Trades Association (BHETA) and British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) at this year’s show, further strengthening its new DIY sector and creating a central hub for DIY suppliers looking to connect with garden retailers at the leading international exhibition.
Glee has announced a partnership with the British Home Enhancement Trades Association (BHETA) and British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) at this year’s show, further strengthening its new DIY sector and creating a central hub for DIY suppliers looking to connect with garden retailers at the leading international exhibition.
The exciting development sees BHETA and Bira come on board to support the debut of a DIY sector at Glee, providing a platform for members to engage with their target audience, whilst giving retail buyers from right across the garden and home improvement industry direct access to innovative products and suppliers that can generate real sales growth.
In the absence of a national DIY trade show in the UK, the addition of a new DIY sector at Glee 2023 creates significant opportunities for DIY and hardware retailers to engage with suppliers and brands in an environment conducive to doing business. It also opens doors for garden retailers keen to explore a brand-new category that offers real growth potential, as BHETA members join the line-up of suppliers and brands showcasing their DIY ranges at the show. The partnership with these leading trade associations will expand the array of products available to visiting buyers, whilst drawing even more retailers through the doors and diversifying the show’s audience.
BHETA and Bira will host a dedicated village at the show, where existing and potential new members can secure facetime with both organisations, creating valuable networking opportunities.
Bira.co.uk Director of Membership & Marketing, John Halliday said of the partnership: “Bira is excited to return to Glee and support the reintroduction of hardware and DIY to the show’s wide range of sectors. There has been a lack of relevant events for these sectors in recent years and we’re pleased there is now a key event for hardware and DIY business owners to explore and source products and services specifically for them, as well as a place for Bira to engage with members and make new contacts from across the country.”
BHETA Sector Manager for DIY, Home Improvement and Garden, Keeley Vernon commented: “The BHETA team is excited to be working with Glee for the first time on a DIY sector in the BHETA Bira Village.
“Trade shows have a crucial part to play in the relationship between suppliers and retailers, and the Glee audience provides an excellent opportunity for DIY exhibitors. We are looking forward to a busy three days!”
Glee Director, Matthew Mein added: “Having Bira and BHETA on board strengthens our goals in developing this sector and adds real credibility. In addition to helping us promote Glee to their suppliers, this partnership will also enable Bira to reach out and encourage their large database of independent retailers to attend Glee. We have then worked with BHETA to communicate this opportunity to the DIY brands in their membership base to exhibit at Glee to improve their access to DIY retail and garden centre businesses. We have managed to book in a number of Bira suppliers and BHETA members for the show this week and have 12 exhibiting in our new DIY sector, which is a good start to build on, going forward. The great news is that there is already a good level of interest from members who will be visiting Glee 2023, with a view to exhibiting next year.”
Find out more
Glee connects the garden industry to inspire change, drive growth and launch innovation. Entry to Glee is free of charge to all pre-registered visitors. Simply register via the Glee website at: http://www.gleebirmingham.com/register To enquire about exhibiting at Glee 2023, which will take place June 27th – 29th at the NEC, please call +44 (0)203 3545 9752.
Twelve candidates from this year’s Glee Talent Store have been selected to showcase their designs at Glee. Clare Baker and Nathan Evans from Bents Garden & Home (pictured) are among the finalists...
Twelve candidates from this year’s Glee Talent Store have been selected to showcase their designs at Glee (May 2023). Clare Baker and Nathan Evans from Bents Garden & Home (pictured) are among the finalists.
They were selected from 24 garden centre staff members, who took part in a visual merchandising training day and submitted ideas for a pop-up store concept based on either houseplants or outdoor plants.
Matthew Mein, Event Director at Glee, said: “During a training day in March, the 24 individuals learnt all about visual merchandising from some of the very best, including Talent Store mentor, Debbie Flowerday, a Visual Merchandising Consultant, TrendBible’s Home & Interiors Trend Editor, Wendy Lowe and Michael Perry, aka Mr Plant Geek.
“They were then placed into groups and tasked to come up with a pop-up store concept and design based on houseplants or outdoor plants. These designs were submitted and we’re thrilled to announce that the following individuals have made it to the finals and will be showcasing their designs at Glee 2023.”
The finalists are:
Outdoor plants:
Freya Markwood from Perrywood Garden Centre, Sudbury
Louisa Power from Ongar Garden Centre – British Garden Centres
Amber Dowsett from Perrywood Garden Centre, Tiptree
Katherine Davies from Pugh’s Garden Village, Wenvoe
Nathan Evans from Bents Garden & Home
Damian Walker from Harrogate Garden Centre – British Garden Centres.
Houseplants:
Clare Forster from Braintree Garden Centre – British Garden Centres
Hazel Woodward from Millbrook Garden Centre, Staplehurst
Alison Smith from Chessington Garden Centre
Clare Baker from Bents Garden & Home
Matthew Bone from Thurrock Garden Centre
Wendy Jones from Pugh’s Garden Village, Wenvoe.
The finalist’s pop-up store designs will be showcased at Glee, which takes place at the NEC Birmingham from June 27 until 29, 2023.
Peter Burks, Chief Executive at the GCA, said: “Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Glee Talent Store and to those who have been selected to have their designs showcased at Glee. It is a fantastic achievement as Glee is one of the most important trading events in the gardening industry calendar.”
Watch the Glee TV Peat-Free Roundtable discussions held late last year with Catherine Dawson, Steve Harper, Mark Portman and Toby Thomas...
Watch the Glee TV Peat-Free Roundtable discussions held late last year with Catherine Dawson, Steve Harper, Mark Portman and Toby Thomas, hosetd by GTN Editor Trevor Pfeiffer.
Every year hundreds of new products are entered into the highly coveted Glee New Product Showcase with just fifteen gaining triumph after a fiercely fought pitching process and judges’ deliberation. Nine months have now passed since the 2022 winners were crowned; here Glee catches up with a some of those winners to find out how their latest trophy has impacted their business and what they have planned for Glee 2023...
Every year hundreds of new products are entered into the highly coveted Glee New Product Showcase with just fifteen gaining triumph after a fiercely fought pitching process and judges’ deliberation. Nine months have now passed since the 2022 winners were crowned; here Glee catches up with a some of those winners to find out how their latest trophy has impacted their business and what they have planned for Glee 2023.
2022 Glee New Product winner: Planters - Woodlodge
Woodlodge is one of the leading gardenware suppliers in the UK, and as consumers become more environmentally aware of what they buy and how they garden, there has been a boom in consumer demand for more sustainable products from their suppliers.
Garden Planter winners, Woodlodge, which scooped the win with its EcoMade planters made from 97% ocean-reclaimed material, reported an uplift in sales since launching at Glee and winning the New Product Award. Michael Wooldridge, Director at Woodlodge said: “Sales have picked up for EcoMade since the launch and we’re forecasting these to continue increasing as sustainability moves up the agenda for retailers. It was fantastic to have the product recognised by the judges and we are delighted to win. The award showcases Woodlodge’s outstanding product development and our ability to tap into the consumers’ mindset and demands.”
Looking to Glee 2023 Michael added: “Being the main garden trade event of the year we feel it is important to exhibit at Glee every year to reach as many buyers as possible. We will be launching our new catalogue at the June show which is full of new ideas that are exciting to retailers and consumers. Our range of products is our best yet, with innovation, trend-led pieces and sustainability continuing to stimulate ongoing interest and conversation in the industry. “
2022 Glee New Product winner: Garden Plants, Seeds & Bulbs – Golden Grove Nursery
With planters come plants and the 2022 Glee Garden Plants, Seeds & Bulbs Award went to Golden Grove Nursery with Cryptomeria jap. 'Kyara Gold’. Talking about the win, Golden Groves’ Roger Ward said: “The award was a great boost of moral to the management and staff at the nursery and it is good to have a plant in development appreciated by the industry. Someone quipped to me at the time - “Fancy a conifer winning a best plant in show” - so it gives some positive publicity to the plant group after some recent lacklustre coverage. The nursery also gains positive publicity and perhaps gives it greater credibility and introduction to new customers who perhaps are unaware of its products. These benefits take some time to reach fruition.”
Come June, Golden Grove will be returning to Glee’s plant hub – the Green Heart – it has been confirmed that the team will be showcasing not just the standard ranges but also new varieties and will be highlighting how their plants lock up carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and the work they have been doing to reduce their own carbon footprint.
2022 Glee New Product winner: Landscaping & Garden Buildings – Meadow View Stone
The value of credibility that a Glee New Product award can offer was noted by 2022 Landscaping & Garden Buildings winners, Meadow View Stone. Sarah Hill, MD at Meadow View Stone said: “Winning the award against some very strong competition gave all our team a huge morale boost. In what is considered a very competitive product category, it gave the business greater credibility and further cemented the Company’s strength - as innovators within the decorative aggregate category.”
Sarah added: “We have always been great supporters of the industry event, so will once again be exhibiting our products and new collections alongside our many merchandising solutions. We continually study trends, evaluate sales data and collaborate with customers and key industry influences to identify gaps in the market or our product range. This is what drives our NPD along with new or improved operating solutions, some of which will be evident at Glee.
As a growing business we also recognise the need to be more sustainable and environmentally conscious, so Glee will be a platform to showcase the environmental benefits of some of our existing products, together with potentially new products and merchandising solutions, that improve or negate the impact on our environment.”
Meadow View’s thoughts were echoed by Zest, which scooped the Garden Leisure & Entertaining award in 2022. “Not only is it motivational for the new product development and marketing teams, particularly because of all the hard work that is involved, a Glee New Product Award is a great asset for the sales team in driving next season’s business in terms of exposure and confidence. An award attracts significant attention from the trade and is a great support when reaching out to garden centre buyers. This is especially true in today’s uncertain times when a clear point of difference and peer group acknowledgement that a product is truly ‘on trend’ is a persuasive message for the garden trade,” said Zest’s Head of Commercial Development, Simon Davison.
Zest is confirmed to be exhibiting at Glee 2023 and will be taking a proactive approach to on trend product development, which reflects the massive changes in consumer attitudes and needs in terms of outdoor living and acknowledges consumers’ concerns for the future. Simon explained: “The company’s natural advantages are its use of slow-grown timber sourced from FSC® certified forests (FSC®-C114990), combined with quality manufacturing methods and a handcrafted finish with an absolute focus on desirability, durability, and sustainability. Over and above that, the design team is focusing on products that reflect current trends such as outdoor modular cooking, wellness, relaxation and being close to nature. Our design team are also focusing on the use of the garden all year round and late into the evenings as well as during the day, grow your own self-sufficiency, and easy access products”.
2022 Glee New Product winner: Growing Materials – Sipcam Home & Gift
Sipcam Home & Garden scooped its first Glee New Product award in 2022, topping the Growing Materials category with its Peat Free Compost Booster & Organic Superfood. Talking about the win Sipcam MD Matt Jones said: “Since the Glee award many customers have been impressed with the Organic Superfood concept, which provides a multi-action 6-in-1 booster for plants and an organic feed solution that reduces carbon footprint. With Organic Superfood in stock this month, it represents an exciting time for the Sipcam team, with the biggest product launch since ecofective® was introduced to the market in 2018.
The product has gained hundreds of stockists and we are continuing to invest in the range to ensure we are meeting the increasing demand.
“Winning the award created heightened extra reach for the launch of Organic Superfood, positioning it as a ‘must view’ proposition for garden care buyers. From a brand recognition perspective, winning such a prestigious category upheld the growing reputation of the ecofective® brand within the gardening industry, something that the Sipcam team have been working hard towards over the last five years.
“We would definitely encourage suppliers to enter the awards. Even being shortlisted offers a useful platform to highlight your product range… If you win, it’s not only an amazing feeling but is an game-changing springboard for a new product launch.”
Glee New Product winner: Best of British - Airflow
Celebrating British manufacturing, the Best of British award was awarded to Airflow in 2022 for its “Bertie” Christmas tree stand. Talking about the win Airflow’s Managing Director, Lionel Huish said: “We created our Christmas tree stand based on the feedback we received from British Christmas tree growers who were frustrated with the quality of tree stands that were available in the marketplace. We worked tirelessly, over two years, to develop an innovative design and solution to the problem, thus felt entering Bertie into the New Product Awards at Glee was an ideal opportunity to present our British designed and manufactured product to a mass audience.
“The move by the Glee organisers to hold the exhibition in June suited us perfectly, as it was well timed for buyers looking to place orders for the winter season. By winning The Best of British Award at Glee, we saw an immediate increase in enquiries and sales, particularly from Garden Centres and Wholesalers. We even saw Bertie showcased on Glee TV.
“The process of entering The Glee New Product Award was extremely straightforward, as the form could be completed through Glee’s online portal. Having been shortlisted, at the exhibition, Managing Director, Lionel Huish was required to present a two minute “elevator pitch” which was a great chance to unveil our product, while also gaining feedback from industry experts. This led to a huge increase in footfall to our stand from buyers who had seen our presentation and were keen to learn more about Bertie.”
Enter the Glee New Product Showcase in 2023
Entry into the Glee New Products Showcase is now open and is completely free of charge to all Glee exhibitors. The showcase will feature entries from twelve different product categories: Plants, Seeds and Bulbs, Growing Materials, Growing Accessories, Garden Growing Containers, Garden Decoration, Garden Tools & Machinery, Landscaping, Garden Leisure & Entertaining, Wild Bird Care and Wildlife Products, Gifts, Body & Bath, Christmas, Greeting Cards, Toys and Games, Homewares, Clothing and Fashion Accessories, Pet Products, Retail Services & Experiences, and DIY Products.
To enter, simply download the entry form from the Exhibitor Zone (online at www.gleebirmingham.com)
Find out more
Glee is the UK’s leading garden retail show, focusing on building year-round profits for buyers and suppliers within the core gardening and outdoor leisure product categories. To keep up to date on the latest Glee news visit www.gleebirmingham.com. To enquire about exhibiting at Glee 2023, which will take place June 27th – 29th, please call +44 (0)203 3545 9752.
The horticultural hub of Glee, Green Heart is THE place to be seen amongst a range of leading growers. An integral part of the show each year, the central atrium location makes Glee Green Heart a high-profile hub to draw some of the best attendance in the show...
The horticultural hub of Glee, Green Heart is THE place to be seen amongst a range of leading growers. An integral part of the show each year, the central atrium location makes Glee Green Heart a high-profile hub to draw some of the best attendance in the show.
This year the area is about to experience even higher prominence as an exciting new show feature – the Glee Talent Store – is located alongside Green Heart.
The new show highlight, coupled with Green Heart, places indoor and outdoor plants front and centre, whilst demonstrating the power of visual merchandising.
Green Heart 2023 Exhibitors include:
Green Heart Exhibitor
Stand No
Company Description
Contact
Phone
E-mail
Website
Anglo Aquatic Plant Co Ltd
NB62
Leading wholesale supplier of over 250 varieties of quality aquatic plants to garden centres, landscapers & many others. Our availability, excellent quality & service make us their first choice.
Sue Skerratt
020 8363 8548
sales@angloaquatic.co.uk
www.angloaquatic.co.uk
Colegrave Seabrook Foundation
NB21
The Foundation offer scholarships to students studying horticulture in the UK and Ireland. Students demonstrating ambition, aptitude and ability can apply for financial support towards travel, research and personal development.
As Scotland's Premier Grower, We continue to increase our range within our core product range of Heathers, Strawberries, Bedding, Basket Plants, Pot Bedding, Hanging Baskets and Planted Containers. 3L Perennials, 2L Shrubs, Vegetable Packs, Heucheras, Cyclamen, Primroses and Rhubarb. Please visit our stand for our NEW 2024 Pre Order Catalogue.
Dougie Moore
01236 821 355
dougie.moore@craigmarloch.co.uk
www.craigmarloch.co.uk
Floréac
6D32-E33, NB100
A quality in and outdoor plant supplier. Not only Belgian plants but also plants from all the main EU production regions, from Denmark to Sicily.
Robert Hodgson
+32474469504
bart.van.hoye@floreac.com
floreac.com
Florna Plants Ltd
NB66
Carl Eaves
flornaplants.co.uk
Golden Grove Nursery Ltd
NB82
Roger Ward
www.goldengrovenursery.co.uk
Hill Brothers
NB78
UK grown Houseplants all year round.
Laura Marner
07825763494
lauramarner@gmail.com
www.hillsplants.com/
Javado UK
6B40-C41, NB38
Supplier of quality indoor and outdoor plants from the Netherlands. Large assortment sourced direct from growers direct to customers accross the Uk and Ireland.
James Woodham
07712-436972
office@javadoplant.com
www.javadoplant.co.uk
Key Essentials
NB31
We are the leading Air Plant Specialist in the UK, providing a creative and innovate range of plants and arrangements, as well as continuing to partner with Giromagi, supplying Cacti and Succulents to UK customers.
David Sanders
07956 709625
david@keyessentials.co.uk
www.keyessentials.co.uk
Lovania Nurseries Ltd
NB103
Chris Baughan
www.lovania.co.uk
MNP Flowers
NB60
Pioneers and trendsetters in breeding, selecting, marketing and licensing of innovative and superior quality (bedding) plants.
Paul Jackson
07886951167
p.jackson@mnpflowers.com
www.mnpflowers.com
New Leaf Plants
NB76
New leaf plants are a specialist Clematis and Climbing plant nursery based in the west midlands who supply garden centres across the Uk with clematis, climbing plants and roses.
Mollie Higginson
07873 517673
sales@newleafplants.co.uk
www.newleafplants.co.uk
Plant with Pride
NB34
The Bransford Webbs Plant Company
NB98
A wholesale nursery based near Worcester & one of the UKs leading growers of ornamental plants, we supply new and innovative plant promotions to garden centres across the UK.
David Chilvers
01886833733
sales@bransfordwebbs.co.uk
www.bransfordwebbs.co.uk/
The Horti House
6E84, NB54, NB56
The Horti House is transforming houseplant wholesale in the UK by offering a fast and simple way to buy quality British plants grown in peat free media. Visit us on stand 6E84 to find out more.
Ed Hill
01425 624420
hello@thehortihouse.co.uk
www.thehortihouse.co.uk
YPHA
NB68
YPHA was created to unite the scatterings of under 35s working or studying in horticulture, to better facilitate collaboration, innovation and education.
Sarah Want
07873517673
admin@ypha.org.uk
www.ypha.org.uk
Here we find out more about why Green Heart should be on everyone’s to-do list this Glee (27th – 29th June, NEC Birmingham).
Linked sales and cross-merchandising inspiration – Exhibitors within Green Heart always passionately use the area to demonstrate how to link sales and create successful cross-merchandising opportunities that can be quickly and easily implemented instore. This theme will be elevated within the all-new Talent Store, where exciting new talent from across the sector will be constructing live retail sets, each demonstrating how collaboration and fresh ideas can create a new way of merchandising indoor and outdoor plants within the retail environment. Meanwhile, Fire, Grill & Chill, Glee’s dedicated outdoor entertaining demonstration area, will be relocated to the front of the NEC near the Hall 6-8 and Hall 20 entrances, directly adjacent to Green Heart. This means even more traffic will pass by Green Heart, bringing with it new buyers and helping to forge new retail relationships.
Learn more about the plants of the future – Join Glee’s new ambassador, Michael Perry as he showcases the plants of the future, drawing from the latest varieties launching at Green Heart ahead of the 23/24 season. Whether you’re looking to gather inspiration or want to launch new varieties, this will be a must-see for future-facing brands and retailers.
See, smell & touch – Exhibiting within Green Heart provides growers with the opportunity to inspire plant buyers and retailers alike by allowing them the chance to get up close and personal with the plants themselves. From new varieties and bestselling blooms to exciting merchandising ideas, this thriving part of Glee is a must for growers, whilst for garden retailers it’s the perfect place to come if they want to step up their game when it comes to plant retailing. Additionally, Green Heart’s location within the NEC Atrium provides a unique ‘greenhouse’ setting, flooded with natural light to present plants at their best, plus with a choice of benches, growers can select the best option to suit their ranges.
Optimise profit potential of seasonal plants now - With seasonal plants being more topical than ever, Green Heart represents an opportunity to not just showcase these high-impact lines but also enables retailers to place orders ahead of peak sales periods, safe in the knowledge that they’ll be prepped to meet consumer demand.
Secure autumn sales – Glee’s late June timing provides the perfect platform for growers to showcase autumn varieties. Buyers will be looking out for ‘show only’ deals, to gain extra margin and impulse sales potential for autumn and beyond.
New networking opportunities – This year, in a new move, Glee’s Green Heart exhibitors will benefit from a Key Buyers Day. A special networking reception will bring growers and plant buyers together, with growers able to provide a wish list of buyers they’d like to meet.
View complementary products – Glee’s 400+ exhibitors and thousands of new product launches makes it the perfect place for growers to source new supply partners for collaborations and linked sales opportunities. For retailers, the opportunity to ‘shop’ all products needed to create the most comprehensive plant area is right there for the taking at Glee 2023, with everything from pots and planters, compost, fertilisers and tools all represented.
Still not sure? Let Will Blake from St Peter’s Garden Centre offer some more wise words. He said of Green Heart: “With plants being at the very core of the garden centre industry, it is incredibly important that they are showcased and centre at our biggest horticultural trade event of the year!”
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The International Festival for Garden, Leisure and Pet will showcase the latest innovations from hundreds of garden industry suppliers in one convenient location.
We are thrilled that a brand-new exhibit, the Talent Store, will debut at Glee in 2023. This exciting live project in conjunction with the Garden Centre Association (GCA) and renowned horticultural influencer, Michael Perry (also known as Mr Plant Geek) and Deborah Flowerday will showcase emerging talents in the industry. Featuring inspiring indoor and outdoor plant displays from up-and-coming merchandisers from garden centres, the pop-up displays will demonstrate how various designs can be used to showcase products and trends in creative and eye-catching ways.
The winners of the Glee Buyers Power List will be announced and celebrated on The Stage at Glee at 5:00pm tomorrow (Tuesday).
We’ll be launching our latest array of point of sale support, guaranteed to help you sell easily and informatively. With a choice of mid floor stands where you can select from a pre-defined layout, or the expansive retail stands with eye catching bus stops and header boards, Eliza Tinsley and Greenman have got the marketing support to help you sell easily.
Durston Garden Products Ltd will be out in force to showcase their outstanding collection of growing media products and highlight the benefits of buying from an established, family-run UK business. With two generations of the Durstons family on stand (20C02) at Glee, retailers can be sure of the personal touch.
You’ll also be able to discover the range of stunning new Espegard REIN clean burning fire pits from Norway.
Hamac Trading Ltd will celebrate 25 years supplying unique products to the marketplace in 2024. Over the years we have evolved and created 3 distinct product divisions.
A product sold in near enough every garden centre in the country. That’s because they developed, manufactured and marketed the world’s first two handled, flexible tub. They named it the Tubtrug®, which you probably have heard of.
Celebrating their 20th anniversary, Smart Garden are again at Glee (20G40-H41) with an extremely strong marketing package for 2024.
New products and market firsts are in store for 2024 as Vitax showcases new additions to its market-leading brands and organics range. 
Visit them to explore a curated range of the best new product from Greenfingers, National Trust, Emma Bridgewater, and Quentin Blake, as well as over 20 of the UK’s best publishers as part of their W-Select category management. 
