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The AMES Companies & the art of possible

The evolution of AMES continued apace at Glee 2023, where the business entered a new chapter under the banner of The AMES Companies, where the ‘art of possible’ inspired change, bought innovation to the fore and opened up new sales opportunities through cross-category ordering.
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Evergreen Garden Care pushes peat-free

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.
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Meadow View Stone 'wow' customers at Glee

Meadow View Stone would like to thank everyone who attended their stand at Glee 2023, adding it was amazing to receive such positive feedback from customers on their new products and merchandising options!
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Glee was a fabulous show, says Zest

Timber garden furniture, outdoor structures and GYO specialist, Zest described Glee 2023 as ‘fabulous’ and managing director, Steve Morgan added, “We were inundated with visits from customers old and new and received masses of compliments for our new and existing products.”
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Glee 2023 hailed as highly successful show

Exhibitors and visitors agreed that the three-day Glee extravaganza at the NEC Birmingham had been a hugely successful event. As the exhibition closed on three busy days of activity, show director Matthew Mein spoke to GTN’s Trevor Pfeiffer and reflected on another memorable Glee...
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Date set for Glee 2024: 25-27 June 2024
The date and venue for Glee 2024 has been set so make sure you place the times in next year's diary. The three-day exhibition will again take place at the NEC Birmingham on 25-27 June 2024.
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Red Gorilla: Best kept secret
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.
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Robbie Toys' wide selection
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.
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GO FERROUS unleashed
As specialists in the design and manufacture of original bespoke garden stone cleaning products, the Patio Black Spot Removal Company Ltd unleashed their amazing new product GO FERROUS at Glee.
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Innovative Hortiwool
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.
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Sipcam Home & Garden partner with Block Blitz
Experts in home and garden care, Sipcam are partnering up with outdoor cleaning brand Block Blitz as part of a distribution deal in the UK. Sipcam Home & Garden is part of Sipcam Oxon Group, an international leader in crop protection and development of bio-technologies.
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Creating harmony with nature in your own backyard
Introducing NatureHarmony Homes, a pioneering brand dedicated to promoting biodiversity in our everyday environments. We're excited to launch our innovative range of eco-friendly wildlife homes, designed to enrich your backyard while supporting the welfare of local wildlife...
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Handy’s Autumn promotions
Come and see Handy at Glee, stand 20H20-J21, and find out how retailers can make considerable savings on chainsaws, log splitters, leave blowers and Shredders + lots more as part of its Autumn dealer promotion. Retailers can benefit from increased margins of up to 70% on orders placed before the end of August 2023.
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Keeping warm during winter
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...
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First to market original design
Robotime, a unique and diverse collection of intricately cut 3-D scale models. Enter the world of super-tech model making to create familiar images or state-of-the-art mechanical working models with blueprint accuracy, Interior lifestyle designs and classic iconic subjects all with illustrated instructions with everything required to make the model in the box!
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Acana is the No1 Moth Control Brand
Clothes moths are an all year round problem in the UK, peaking during the warmer months. Acana is the No1 Moth Control Brand, with the advanced 3 stage system, and it has never been easier to treat, control and monitor moths around the home.
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Hamac showcases new range
The Hamac stand showcased the company's new 2024 Garden and retail products as well as a sneak preview into its large commercial Display portfolio.
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Showcasing an exceptional doormat range
First impressions matter, and what better way to welcome guests into a home than with a hardwearing yet stylish and inviting coir doormat? At Southern Trident, we are thrilled to unveil our latest addition to our product lineup—our merchandising stand designed to display our exceptional doormat range...
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New underwear by HJ Hall
HJ Hall extends its offering with its new range of underwear. For practical convenience, HJ Hall has opted for a breathable cotton fabrication when designing its new underwear styles.
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Get Crafty with PepPlay
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...
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Premier Range from Bulldog
Strength, British Heritage and reliability reflect the traditions upon which the Bulldog name has been built. Skill and craftsmanship have been the key to the company’s success for over 240 years.
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Growing made easier
Helping garden centres support gardeners of all skillsets in their growing endeavours, Durston Garden Products Ltd showcasedtheir full range of quality composts, grow bags and soil improvers.
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New Burgon & Ball at Glee
Glee saw the launch of a beautiful new RHS Gifts for Gardeners design collection from Sheffield-based Burgon & Ball, creator of beautiful premium gardening tools and accessories since 1730.
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Oh So Precious pet products
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.
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Heart of Eden at Glee 2023
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 was at Glee for the first time!
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Top quality products from
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...
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GTN June 2023 Issue. To view a digital version click here

GTN May 2023 Issue. To view a digital version click here

GIMA New Product Digest Spring 2023. To view a digital version click here

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Glee goes Floral Thursday for Greenfingers
Glee went Floral Thursday today in support of Greenfingers Charity. The event, supported by Garden Trade News, saw exhibitors and visitors to Glee joining in the fun by wearing an array of floral clothing throughout the day...
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Glee New Product Awards - Winners revealed
Ground-breaking new garden and pet products have been confirmed as the winners of the coveted Glee New Product Awards 2023, run in association with GTN...
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Glee New Product Awards shortlisted products
The Glee New Product Showcase, in association with GTN, has generated huge interest as Glee. After drawing up their shortlisted products for the New Product Awards, the judges listened to pitches from exhibitors.
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Glee Buyers Power List Winners Revealed
The winners of the Glee Buyers Power List were revealed today. The Glee Buyers Power List was set up to recognise the individual buyers and buying teams who have gone above and beyond to make a difference within the garden retail industry this year.
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Hills Plants win Glee’s Green Heart Best Merchandising Display
Glee’s horticultural hub, the Green Heart, has seen Hills Plants crowned this year’s winners of the Best Glee Green Heart Display award.
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Glee 2023 Show Guide available online
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
Read the Glee 2023 Show Guide here
Winners of Glee Talent Store announced
After weeks of planning, the winners of the Glee Talent Store have been announced on the first day of Glee...
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Picture round-up from build-up day
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.
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Glee Daily News brings you all the latest Glee 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..
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GIMA meet-the-buyers sessions in demand
Meet-the-Buyers sessions hosted by The Garden Industry Manufacturers Association (GIMA) have proved more popular than ever at Glee this year.
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Rising Stars hopeful do the rounds at Glee
Entrants to the 2023 Rising Stars scheme organised by the Garden Centre Association in association with Westland Horticulture spent the day at Glee today, touring stands for advice and inspiration to help with their projects.
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Germie crowned 2023 GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund winners
As the doors opened on another annual Glee exhibition, the GIMA team was busy crowning this year’s winners of the GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund (GISCF) – Germie.
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