https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/ en-us 24 Sep 2026 11:38:06 BST 24 Sep 2026 11:38:06 BST https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/rss.xml Newsweaver trevor@pottingshedpress.co.uk (Potting Shed Press Limited) support@newsweaver.ie (Newsweaver) 60 true https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/1xnrp06daiq?lang=en&rss=true Floral Thursday once again lit up Glee this year as exhibitors, visitors and supporters embraced the day in a sea of colour to raise funds for Greenfingers Charity. The annual fundraiser sees the horticultural industry come together to don their brightest floral attire, all in support of children and families who spend time in hospices... 18 Sep 2025 12:00:00 BST b69b4e3971a1e7eecc8ed40ab8c76db9 Feature Story Pink Right <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/08/1332a68722d7f05aad31e6.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="450" height="233" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p>Floral Thursday once again lit up Glee this year as exhibitors, visitors and supporters embraced the day in a sea of colour to raise funds for Greenfingers Charity. The annual fundraiser sees the horticultural industry come together to don their brightest floral attire, all in support of children and families who spend time in hospices...</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/88/dd5e24e69f7531cce09001.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="530" height="275" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>Floral Thursday once again lit up Glee this year as exhibitors, visitors and supporters embraced the day in a sea of colour to raise funds for Greenfingers Charity. The annual fundraiser sees the horticultural industry come together to don their brightest floral attire, all in support of children and families who spend time in hospices.</p> <p> </p> <p>It was great to see so many people in floral attire for the last Floral Thursday at Glee. Next year the last day of Glee is Wednesday so we can continue the FUNdraising in florals with Wild Flower Wednesday at Glee.</p> <p> </p> <p>Thanks to the generosity of everyone involved, this year’s Floral Thursday raised an incredible £3,580. These funds will go directly towards creating and maintaining Greenfingers Charity’s much-loved gardens in children’s hospices across the UK. These outdoor spaces provide opportunities to play, learn, care, grow and create precious memories for children with life-limiting conditions and their families.</p> <p> </p> <p>Greenfingers Charity extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported the initiative. The continued efforts of so many are helping to bring the gift of a garden to more life-limited children and families who need it most.</p> <p> </p> <p>The Greatest Floral Team Awards were awarded to the following</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/97/4e15fa57bfb11c6020f132.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="530" height="340" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p><strong>Miracle-Gro</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/8b/302405cd5834940c28a212.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="530" height="429" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></strong></p> <p><strong>Elho</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/c0/22c8e320fae3c825316490.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="530" height="377" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></strong></p> <p><strong>Gardena</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/50/fd55953d47a1faa88bdf0f.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="530" height="423" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></strong></p> <p><strong>Gardeners Kitchen</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>See gallery of pictures below...</p> Click here to see our gallery of floral pictures https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/up67x5xaz1x?lang=en&rss=true Make sure you put 6-8 September 2027 in your next year’s diary. That's when Glee 2027 comes together with Autumn Fair for three days at the NEC Birmingham. 18 Sep 2025 12:00:00 BST 1f5f988fe737733fc3b835eaf165c1e7 Feature Story Pink Right <p>Make sure you put 6-8 September 2027 in your next year’s diary. That's when Glee 2027 comes together with Autumn Fair for three days at the NEC Birmingham.</p> <p>Make sure you put 6-8 September 2027 in your next year’s diary. That's when Glee 2027 comes together with Autumn Fair for three days at the NEC Birmingham.</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/fa/c7658a0ffc966e04765f16.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="854" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/19/62862c1be90409d7e2bea7.png https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/1kjspnilk58?lang=en&rss=true The Glee New Product Award winners have been celebrating their success during the show. Glee Daily News got their reaction to their awards... 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST 2be27829e9957ff76e20677176e8ce6b Feature Story Pink Right <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/10/fa125e74753d63e61c92f5.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="450" height="345" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p>The Glee New Product Award winners have been celebrating their success during the show. Glee Daily News got their reaction to their awards...</p> <p>The Glee New Product Award winners have been celebrating their success during the show. Glee Daily News got their reaction to their awards...</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/c6/c60566cfea9ca2b3c6c38c.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="460" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p><strong>The Glee New Product of the Year</strong></p> <p><strong>Winner: Kent & Stowe Landshaper K Shock Shovel – Westland Horticulture</strong></p> <p>Simon Mcardle, Divisional Director, Hardware, said: "After years of work it is extremely rewarding for the whole team for the Glee judges to pick the Landshaper K Shock Shovel in the Landshaper range as the overall winner.”</p> <p>Simon is pictured with Marie Williams, Head of Category, Hardware, and Georgia Howland, Assistant Brand Manager.</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/ec/f30b9db002ac011462d8a5.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="405" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p><strong>National Garden Scheme Centenary</strong></p> <p><strong>NGS Dahlia Border Collection – Taylors Bulbs</strong></p> <p>Richard Carrick, National Sales Manager, said: “We are delighted to win the award in support of the NGS and hope customers will get behind it and help generate income for the charity.”</p> <p>Pictured is Kate Treviss, Account Manager.</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/9a/1800e861ae0ce419b6e18d.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="423" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p><strong>Home & Garden Improvements (DIY)</strong></p> <p><strong>WD-40 Specialist® Bio Lubricant Multi-Use – WD-40 Company</strong></p> <p>Tiffany Cann, National Sales Manager Retail, pictured with Victoria Reece, Assistant Marketing Manager, said: “We are really excited to share our new product innovation and have been given the change to explain the importance of the eco label classification. It has had a great response at the show, and we are really excited for retailers and end uses to embrace the new formulation.”</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/ee/b99f21f0df13ebbe37cb2a.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="433" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p><strong>Leisure & Entertaining</strong></p> <p><strong>Sahara Outdoor Kitchen – Sahara</strong><strong> </strong></p> <p>Stephen Kinsella, Business Development Manager, commented: “We are delighted with the award, the exposure it gives us at Glee to help us attract new customers.”</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/32/79cfd18bd5d58136d73730.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="439" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p><strong>Wild Bird Care</strong></p> <p><strong>Dried Calciworms – AgriGrub </strong></p> <p>Helen Mytton-Mills, Co-Founder, pictured with Georgina Garner, said: “This is our first foray into retail and first time at Glee. We are grateful to be recognised as a small, sustainable business especially when we see the size of some of the businesses around us.”</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/b7/775fa33298709b426e90f6.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="566" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p><strong>Garden Decoration</strong></p> <p><strong>Elementa Water Features – Meadow View Stone</strong></p> <p>Sarah Hill commented: “Really happy to have won the award and the product has been so well received. We’ve had lots of interest in the range, especially the trough and the ‘how to’ videos."</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/bb/75ddd194265e6b190acc95.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="397" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p><strong>The Glee Sustainability Award</strong></p> <p><strong>Eco Slow-Feeding Ramial Mulch – Eco Crops</strong></p> <p>Neil Watkins, Founder and MD, said: “We were grilled by the experts, and they gave us the award, so it must be good. It is a dream to get our second award in only our second year at Glee and we represent the farmers and the team. It reflects everything we do.”</p> <p>Neil is pictured with Emily Dodd, Media and Marketing Manager, and Martin Fletcher, Key Account Manager.</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/bc/d3412f4892631eb9f750c1.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="421" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p><strong>Growing Containers</strong></p> <p><strong>75cm Corten Effect Cylinder – Rago Planters</strong></p> <p>Jason Frost said: “Really good for the product to get the award, not only here at Glee but also SOLEX a few months ago. The pot is a great size for garden centres and priced at just the right sweet spot.”</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/34/4142ba722cf31831fce188.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="469" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p><strong>Home and Fashion</strong></p> <p><strong>Night Lark Plain Dye Coverless Duvet Set-Dusky rose – Nightlark</strong></p> <p>Jill Warburton, Senior Account Manager, commented: “We are super excited to be at our first Glee and couldn’t be more proud how well our products have been received.”</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/e7/b13d95a0bad6f96e48be79.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="450" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p><strong>Retail Services</strong></p> <p><strong>ElectRoad EV charging – ElectRoad</strong></p> <p>Founder Richard Seppings said: “As a company that’s new to the sector with a product that really answers questions that need answering about EV charging for garden centres, we are highly proud of the award. It represents a big step for us in making the industry aware of what we can do.”</p> <p>Richard is pictured with Andy Drinkell (technical director) and  Ben Battledore (operations director).</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/44/15847b89c2d476d7b3006f.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="375" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p><strong>Food & Drink</strong></p> <p><strong>Datekin Wheat & Bran Date Cake – Datekin</strong></p> <p>Sales manager Xanthe Brennan said: “We have already had people coming over, eager to try the product and see the rest of the range. It is also nice to have been part of the award ceremony – it’s felt really good and we are very proud.”</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/68/fdaad962ac325799ed1350.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="435" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p><strong>The Andy Bunker Best of British Award</strong></p> <p><strong>Apple Legacy – Frank P Matthews</strong></p> <p>Director Steph Dunn James said: “We feel really privileged to win this award – it is a very special one and quite emotional. It is a great variety, found by a former production director who has retired after 40 years. So it is his legacy, our legacy as a company celebrating 125 years, and a legacy for the NGS on its centenary.”</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/63/d9881aecdd20a1bfe5fd5b.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="426" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p><strong>Plants Seeds & Bulbs</strong></p> <p><strong>Sedum Seduction La Vie En Rose – Darby Nursery Stock</strong></p> <p>Tom Tree, sales executive and new product development manager, said: “We are always thrilled to win an award as it genuinely results in increased sales. This sedum ticks every box for the consumer – it doesn’t need the Chelsea Chop or staking, it has good variegation and is hardy across the whole of the UK. The award is the cherry on the cake.”</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/e7/9bbf3d68a8aba349f7f588.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="453" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p><strong>Growing Materials</strong></p> <p><strong>Kelp Shot 1L – TerraMara</strong></p> <p>Humphrey Atkinson, co-founder, said: “We are very excited and delighted to win in our first year at Glee. It has been a great opportunity for us to learn more as we meet people in the industry.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/20/cedb24163b4dae87e62a76.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="483" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></strong></p> <p><strong>Pets</strong></p> <p><strong>Sam's Field Goose with Sweet Potatoes & Spinach – Sam's Field</strong></p> <p>Colin Rodger, managing director, said: “We are thrilled to have won this fabulous award – which actually comes 18 years after our first Glee.”</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/6d/70f46163ee418ed95108f2.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="511" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p><strong>Growing Accessories</strong></p> <p><strong>Potting Mat – Creative Products</strong></p> <p>Director Mark Hall said: “Thrilled to win another New Product Award at Glee. We are pleased the judges could see the potential of the product with it’s easy storage and practical solution for amateur and professional gardeners.”</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/7a/4639ed8554767f2865f812.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="534" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p><strong>Gifts</strong></p> <p><strong>Apollo Adult Xmas Tree Display (171 pairs)  – Angro BV</strong></p> <p>Geert-Jan Loomans, said: “The award is terrific and has bought an amazing amount of traffic to our stand. We will conquer the UK market!!!”</p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/znpbhk473hb?lang=en&rss=true Altico Garden Products is looking ahead to the 2027 season with confidence following a busy three days at Glee, where the company unveiled one of its most ambitious new product programmes to date... 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST f9339be9d4a62be5afb0ab184997a660 Feature Story Pink Left <p>Altico Garden Products is looking ahead to the 2027 season with confidence following a busy three days at Glee, where the company unveiled one of its most ambitious new product programmes to date...</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/2c/eb2047c2f33369f3773cde.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="546" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>Altico Garden Products is looking ahead to the 2027 season with confidence following a busy three days at Glee, where the company unveiled one of its most ambitious new product programmes to date.</p> <p> </p> <p>More than 60 new products were showcased on the Altico stand, alongside five new brands and collections – Piccolo, Relic, PlugSafe, Orchard Grove and Drift & Flow Home – generating conversations with both existing and prospective customers about opportunities for the season ahead.</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/41/78b545ea187613ed70e7f4.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="275" height="500" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""> <img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/32/8bb3a55d8a2e475054929d.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="288" height="500" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p>But for Altico, Glee was about much more than launching new products.</p> <p> </p> <p>Across the three days, discussions with retailers focused heavily on how suppliers can help garden centres develop stronger, easier-to-shop and more productive categories through a combination of product, merchandising, availability, consumer education, and ongoing support.</p> <p> </p> <p>The show also provided the platform for the next chapter of Earth & Green and Altico’s partnership with garden designer and TV presenter Katie Rushworth. The new “Choose it. Use it. Grow it.” campaign will see five consumer-focused videos supported by refreshed POS and QR-led content in 2027.</p> <p> </p> <p>The Altico team would like to thank everyone who visited the stand and contributed to what was an extremely positive show.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Altico Garden Products – New products. Fresh thinking. Stronger categories.</strong></p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/2c/eb2047c2f33369f3773cde.png https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/1dpqtoe52cy?lang=en&rss=true It’s been an incredible first day for Meadow View, with a fantastic response from visitors to our latest products, new ranges and innovative merchandising solutions... 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST 7516000ebbeee681dff3e3e8308e9f1c Feature Story Pink Left <p>It’s been an incredible first day for Meadow View, with a fantastic response from visitors to our latest products, new ranges and innovative merchandising solutions...</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/a1/fc6c365aa7981d714b9fda.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="552" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>It’s been an incredible first day for Meadow View, with a fantastic response from visitors to our latest products, new ranges and innovative merchandising solutions.</p> <p> </p> <p>Our stand, <strong>18C10-D11</strong>, has been buzzing all day, with visitors eager to discover what’s new for <strong>2027</strong>. Our new merchandised display gardens received very positive feedback from retailers, who recognised the opportunity to present paving in a different format, combined with our <strong>three new aggregates</strong>, to create simple, modern garden solutions that better reflect how consumers shop. This new approach was welcomed by retailers as a fresh way to engage consumers and bring renewed energy to the paving category.</p> <p> </p> <p>Visitors to our stand were particularly impressed with our new <strong>Elementa Water Feature Collection</strong>, making its Glee debut. Featuring 13 stylish designs, the collection brings something fresh and new to the category, combining a selection of solar and mains-powered features in a variety of formats, from gentle bubblers and delicate rainfall displays to full cascades. What makes Elementa truly different is the freedom to personalise each feature. With most designs allowing planting to be added alongside water and lighting, consumers can light it, plant it and make it theirs, creating a water feature that reflects their own individual taste and style.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>The Elementa Collection</strong> can be added to existing customer orders for aggregate and paving or ordered as a standalone range, giving both existing customers and new accounts the flexibility to introduce the collection in a way that works for them.</p> <p> </p> <p>Following its strong GLEE debut, the Elementa Collection provides a solid foundation from which to expand the range into a comprehensive water feature collection capable of rivalling the leading ranges in the market.</p> <p> </p> <p>Our <strong>Augmented Reality technology</strong> continues to engage retailers and customers, who see the many benefits it brings by allowing them to virtually visualise our products within their own projects or in-store. Our in-store display gardens take this a step further, allowing customers to see products in-situ and better understand how different categories can work together, with these inspirational displays proven to increase basket spend by up to <strong>30%</strong>.</p> <p> </p> <p>With day one now wrapped up, we're looking forward to welcoming even more visitors to the Meadow View stand throughout the rest of the show.</p> <p> </p> <p>If you haven't visited us yet, there's still plenty to discover – from the exciting new <strong>Elementa Water Features Collection</strong> to our latest aggregates, paving and merchandising solutions.</p> <p> </p> <p>Find us on <strong>Stand 18C10-D11</strong> and discover what's next for your landscaping area.</p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/a1/fc6c365aa7981d714b9fda.jpg https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/1fnmuy65z49?lang=en&rss=true The final day of Glee is always a highlight as we join together to celebrate Floral Thursday in support of the Greenfingers Charity. The Evergreen team wore their brightest floral outfits to raise awareness and funds for this incredible organisation, which creates magical, therapeutic garden spaces in children’s hospices across the UK... 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST 61e4be8d26e5d7e3bf88b475618417d9 Feature Story Pink Left <p>The final day of Glee is always a highlight as we join together to celebrate Floral Thursday in support of the Greenfingers Charity. The Evergreen team wore their brightest floral outfits to raise awareness and funds for this incredible organisation, which creates magical, therapeutic garden spaces in children’s hospices across the UK...</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/86/3dec2c0d392c2443b7f25f.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="340" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>The final day of Glee is always a highlight as we join together to celebrate Floral Thursday in support of the Greenfingers Charity. The Evergreen team wore their brightest floral outfits to raise awareness and funds for this incredible organisation, which creates magical, therapeutic garden spaces in children’s hospices across the UK.</p> <p> </p> <p>Supporting Greenfingers reflects Evergreen’s core values, celebrating the wellbeing, heritage, and community benefits that nature brings. By participating in Floral Thursday alongside our industry peers, we show how our collective passion for gardening can make a meaningful difference to children and families during difficult times.</p> <p> </p> <p>As GLEE came to a close, Floral Thursday provided a moment to reflect on what connects us all, with a shared love for green spaces and a responsibility to enrich.</p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/62/50744e99b095aa5117ede3.jpg https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/obg9icby3uy?lang=en&rss=true Glee saw a wide variety of Garden and Gift launches from Burgon & Ball, creator of beautiful premium tools, accessories and gifts since 1730 – and the reaction from the trade is an enthusiastic thumbs-up! 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST a1a96aa313f555cd5a4b33288f5116e8 Feature Story Pink Left Stand 20H10-J11 <p>Glee saw a wide variety of Garden and Gift launches from Burgon & Ball, creator of beautiful premium tools, accessories and gifts since 1730  – and the reaction from the trade is an enthusiastic thumbs-up!</p> <p>Glee saw a wide variety of Garden and Gift launches from Burgon & Ball, creator of beautiful premium tools, accessories and gifts since 1730  – and the reaction from the trade is an enthusiastic thumbs-up!</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/de/4abb806e9802f6262abb94.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="400" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p><strong>Cutting-edge innovation</strong><br>ExtraHelp is a new range of RHS-endorsed cutting tools, developed to support gardeners with limited hand mobility or strength. The tools are ideal for any gardener who wishes cutting could be a bit less taxing. The five-piece range is packed with ergonomic styling and clever design features to amplify the user’s cutting power. </p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/86/558f6ade8a92ecf2da27e9.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="403" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p><strong>Gloves get serious</strong></p> <p>An exciting new collection of task-focused gardening gloves was also unveiled. Created to complement Burgon & Ball’s existing ranges of gloves, the new range of six core glove designs covers key gardening tasks - without information overload for the shopper.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/68/24852a3b0646f45d7ca792.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="400" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></strong></p> <p><strong>A centenary celebration</strong><br>Burgon & Ball has teamed up with the National Garden Scheme to help celebrate the charity’s centenary in 2027, with a new limited-edition five-piece range of favourite gifts. Combining a quintessential British garden design and the striking NGS yellow, the range has a strong shelf presence. </p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/ba/e5114e009e3a0c62907b1f.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="400" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p><strong>Colourful favourites</strong><br>By popular demand, seven new coloured-handle tool options are joining the top-selling Collector range, helping retailers meet shoppers’ appetite for this fresh, colourful take on garden tools and accessories. And staying with the Collector range, Glee also saw the launch of Moments, pre-etched trowels with a selection of heartfelt messages. This personalisation adds a key emotional connection, elevating the tools to keepsake gifts and giving retailers an easy gifting solution for a variety of occasions.</p> <p> </p> <p>In addition, a new design collection of gardening accessories in an understated olive green paisley pattern joins the much-loved Sophie Conran for Burgon & Ball range. And there’s a fresh new look and new tools for the popular indoor gardening tools, ideal for both Garden and softer Gift settings.</p> <p> </p> <p>Contact your area sales manager to find out more about Burgon & Ball’s exciting new launches, or email <a href="mailto:sales@burgonandball.com">sales@burgonandball.com</a>.</p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/a6/9d813f1ae72d4dfa44cec8.png https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/ch6z3w6k01m?lang=en&rss=true Kent & Stowe is entering an exciting new chapter with the launch of Landshaper, an all-new collection of professional-grade landscaping tools designed to open new sales opportunities for retailers and bring a new demographic of customers to the brand... 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST 44b9384d2a87a9d09babade72950a76c Feature Story Pink Left <p>Kent & Stowe is entering an exciting new chapter with the launch of Landshaper, an all-new collection of professional-grade landscaping tools designed to open new sales opportunities for retailers and bring a new demographic of customers to the brand...</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/f2/0d8066df647ab5fdf99194.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="400" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>Kent & Stowe is entering an exciting new chapter with the launch of Landshaper, an all-new collection of professional-grade landscaping tools designed to open new sales opportunities for retailers and bring a new demographic of customers to the brand.</p> <p> </p> <p>Renowned for combining quality craftsmanship with extraordinary performance, Kent & Stowe has built its reputation on premium gardening tools. Now, with Landshaper®, the brand is extending that expertise into the demanding world of professional landscaping, heavy-duty garden renovation and large-scale outdoor projects.</p> <p> </p> <p>Developed for those who won't compromise on performance, Landshaper has been engineered to tackle the toughest jobs, with the power to shape the land. Whether breaking hard ground, moving bulk materials, trenching or clearing sites, every tool offers serious capability. Built to withstand demanding environments, Landshaper® delivers the strength, durability and comfort professionals and ambitious gardeners expect.</p> <p> </p> <p>The launch represents a significant opportunity for retailers to expand their tool offering beyond traditional gardening. As more consumers take on challenging landscaping projects and invest in transforming their outdoor space, demand is growing for tools that deliver professional performance without compromise. Landshaper® is Land Hardened™, with a bold identity, extraordinary design and a proposition built around performance.</p> <p> </p> <p>At the heart of the collection is exclusive K-SHOK Technology, a purpose-built shock-absorbing core with an integrated vibration dampener that helps reduce fatigue and muscle stress during prolonged, heavy-duty use. Combined with reinforced steel construction and precision-engineered components, the technology provides the strength, resilience and comfort required for the most demanding tasks.</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/7f/1f9a66b2e26bf7e2d30fe3.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="400" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p>The new Landshaper collection spans 27 products across digging, cultivating, cutting, and gloves creating a complete professional solution. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Built for heavy-duty performance</strong></p> <p>The digging and landscaping range includes:</p> <ul> <li>K-SHOK™ Bulk Materials Shovel that offers high-capacity scooping and a large deep blade for heavy-duty performance </li> <li>K-SHOK™ Shovel with a serrated edge for splitting and trenching </li> <li>K-SHOK™ Spade with a reinforced steel blade and precision edge </li> <li>K-SHOK™ Fork with ultra strong tines and is drop forged for added strength </li> <li>K-SHOK™ Drainage Shovel that incorporates a narrow blade for deep trenches </li> <li>Micro Shovel for precise digging and strength in tight areas </li> <li>Long Handled Sharp Edge Shovel with an extra-long handle to give extreme leverage </li> </ul> <p><strong>Tools that go the distance </strong></p> <p>The long-handled tools range features:</p> <ul> <li>Dutch Hoe with a reinforced steel blade with precision edge </li> <li>Lawn Edger with a reinforced half moon steel blade</li> <li>Soil Rake with ultra strong tines and serrated back blade for cultivating and levelling off</li> <li>Lawn Leveller boasting a wide, flat head and reinforced steel blade, and is incredibly quick and simple to assemble</li> <li>Wide Brush that features durable, stiff bristles to cover large areas and an integrated scraper to lift stubborn dirt </li> <li>Post Hole Digger with powerful twin blades to dig clean, narrow holes </li> <li>Cutter Mattock offering a dual-purpose head with sharp axe blade for heavy duty digging power </li> </ul> <p><strong>Hand tools that match the job </strong></p> <p>The hand tools collection includes: </p> <ul> <li>Large Hand Trowel with a deep capacity, a serrated edge and robust hammer </li> <li>Large Hand Fork with sharpened prongs and robust hammer </li> <li>Large Double Ended Hoe that includes prongs for breaking up soil, a sharp blade for weeding and robust hammer</li> <li>Large Hand Weeding Knife with a pointed tipped knife for tight spaces and a shaped plough </li> </ul> <p><strong>Cut with extreme grip and precision</strong> </p> <p>The cutting collection includes: </p> <ul> <li>K-SHOK™ Telescopic Bypass Loppers with high quality carbon steel blades </li> <li>Bypass Secateurs and Holster that are drop forged for strength and durability</li> <li>K-SHOK™ Telescopic Hedge Shears with high quality carbon steel blades</li> <li>Felling Axe with a fibre glass handle and 4.5lb head </li> <li>Bill Hook that’s traditionally styled and features high quality carbon steel blades </li> <li>Large Pruning Saw with precision filled carbon steel blade </li> </ul> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/12/f8c5f2e217e0c126da5e14.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="400" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p><strong>Outstanding hand protection</strong> </p> <p>K-SHOK™ Multi Job Gloves reduce strain during repetitive, high-impact tasks, and feature Land Hardened™ knuckle protection, a premium 100% leather palm and fingers, as well as being tested to EN388 for mechanical protection and EN511:2006.</p> <p> </p> <p>Simon McArdle, Divisional Director, Hardware, commented: “Landshaper® represents one of the biggest innovations in Kent & Stowe's history. We're taking everything retailers and gardeners already trust about the brand and applying it to an entirely new category. This is much more than another tool range…it enables retailers to broaden their customer appeal, attract professional landscapers and serious gardeners, and offer solutions for projects that go beyond everyday gardening. Because with the right tools, nothing is impossible.</p> <p> </p> <p>“Landshaper® offers our retail partners a genuine point of difference, and allows shoppers to outpace, outlast, and outperform season after season. Landshaper® will be supported by bold in-store merchandising and distinctive branding, so retailers can be sure of standout shop floor execution.”</p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/91/6e3adc140c0cbc8952a213.jpg https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/oul1at512zf?lang=en&rss=true ‘A super-successful event all round’ was the verdict from timber garden furniture and decorative garden structure specialist, Zest about Glee 2026. The company welcomed a host of customers old and new and was a finalist in the Landscaping category with its Rydal Pergola Seat and in the Leisure & Entertaining category with its new high Lily Chair... 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST 76207fc15ba3a42094b17b5edae746fd Feature Story Pink Left <p>‘A super-successful event all round’ was the verdict from timber garden furniture and decorative garden structure specialist, Zest about Glee 2026.  The company welcomed a host of customers old and new and was a finalist in the Landscaping category with its Rydal Pergola Seat and in the Leisure & Entertaining category with its new high Lily Chair...</p> <p>‘A super-successful event all round’ was the verdict from timber garden furniture and decorative garden structure specialist, Zest about Glee 2026.  The company welcomed a host of customers old and new and was a finalist in the Landscaping category with its Rydal Pergola Seat and in the Leisure & Entertaining category with its new high Lily Chair.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/54/dc1ee816498ca0a06ddabe.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="600" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></strong></p> <p>Star of the show for Zest from a sales perspective was its new Made In Britain range finished in a brown tone and comprising the <strong>Sophie seating and dining collection </strong>and a selection of <strong>new planters</strong>, all at very attractive retail prices.</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/48/60b0f030a4878409e559b8.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="600" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p>Zest’s new <strong>Rydal Pergola Seat</strong> combines a clean-lined pergola frame with integrated fixed seating. Great for lifestyle-led retail displays, the natural timber finish complements both modern and traditional planting schemes, helping retailers merchandise the product across a wide range of garden styles and outdoor living themes. The contemporary slatted design is perfect both for climbing plants or garden lighting.  </p> <p> </p> <p>The new <strong>Lily Chair </strong>proved itself another popular addition with retailers. With a slanted seat, high back, and wide armrests, it combines visual appeal with total comfort and joins Zest’s established Lily Relax range in Adirondack style.</p> <p> </p> <p>Commercial Sales Manager, John Gomersall commented, “Glee confirms the popularity of Zest’s outdoor leisure collection as well as its GYO offer. Our new products suit a broader consumer base, different sizes of outdoor space and different budget potential.”   </p> <p> </p> <p>Zest’s Chair, Steve Morgan added, “Zest’s new product development launches at Glee demonstrate how the brand offers consumer-pleasing innovations that really work for garden retailers.  We welcomed a host of customers to the stand already to view the ‘Made in Britain’ range of seating, dining products and GYO planters.  With products like Rydal and Lily being award finalists, the whole 2027 season range is a testament to Zest’s commitment to innovative and ‘on the money’ garden retail.”</p> <p> </p> <p>All new and existing products in Zest’s outdoor entertaining collection come with lifestyle imagery and point of sale to support retailers.  Zest’s managing director, Andrew Baker added, “Glee 2026 has been fantastic for Zest, and our success has  been down to our huge commitment to understanding what todays’ consumers want.”</p> <p> </p> <p>For further information about Zest’s products, visit <a href="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/1jf1ge87rf6/external?lang=en">www.zestoutdoorliving.co.uk</a>  or email <a href="mailto:sales@zestoutdoorliving.co.uk">sales@zestoutdoorliving.co.uk</a></p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/54/dc1ee816498ca0a06ddabe.jpg https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/1p1adxe74tb?lang=en&rss=true Premium cards, gift packaging and a brand-new launch to discover were just some of the things that greeted visitors to the Woodmansterne stand... 22 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST b896d9e66613611e908a1efc5780cde0 Feature Story Pink Left <p>Premium cards, gift packaging and a brand-new launch to discover were just some of the things that greeted visitors to the Woodmansterne stand...</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/46/bdb8c9422c7fa3a3ed8872.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="397" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>Premium cards, gift packaging and a brand-new launch to discover were just some of the things that greeted visitors to the Woodmansterne stand.</p> <p> </p> <p>As the UK's leading supplier of premium greeting cards and gift packaging to independent retailers, Woodmansterne combines market-leading design with products that delight consumers and drive sales. Proudly certified as a B Corp™, we're committed to people, planet and purpose through responsible sourcing, UK manufacturing and ethical partnerships.</p> <p> </p> <p>Be among the first to discover our exciting new product launch, created to bring fresh opportunities to your greeting card and gifting offer. On Wednesday, visitors joined acclaimed artist Kate Leach (Essoldo Design) for live painting, a drink and conversation.</p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/54/974f10c6ac84d9df16f8b2.png https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/3o4haj5he6i?lang=en&rss=true Durston Garden Products has been celebrating what was an outstanding show for the business – three days marked by a constant flow of buyers, high‑quality conversations and strong interest from some of the country’s biggest garden retail names. For Durstons, this year’s event represented another major step forward in an exciting new chapter... 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST 01c0b4e9d15b98f32079bb3bc8253344 Feature Story Green Right <p>Durston Garden Products has been celebrating what was an outstanding show for the business – three days marked by a constant flow of buyers, high‑quality conversations and strong interest from some of the country’s biggest garden retail names. For Durstons, this year’s event represented another major step forward in an exciting new chapter...</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/59/46fdf88524215421e6dde7.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="379" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p><strong>Durston Garden Products Ltd ended Glee 2026 on a high, rounding off what was an exceptional show for the family‑run business. </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p>Across all three days at the NEC, the Durstons stand saw a constant flow of buyers, garnered strong interest from key retail players and enjoyed a wealth of high‑quality conversations that underline Durstons’ growing momentum in the market.</p> <p> </p> <p>The heritage Somerset compost producer went into Glee with plenty to talk about after an exciting year of growth and hot on the heels of bagging the Best Retail Product award at Four Oaks at the start of the month.  </p> <p> </p> <p>Retailers responded positively to the company’s refreshed identity, expanded capability and the clarity of its three‑tier range of growing media within the Advanced, Traditional and Everyday collections. Interest was strong across the board, with buyers recognising the breadth and balance of Durstons’ comprehensive offer and the confidence that comes with proven product performance.</p> <p> </p> <p>Their award‑winning <strong>Advanced Tub & Basket Compost</strong>, fresh from its Four Oaks success, continued to draw attention throughout the show, reinforcing Durstons’ reputation for dependable, results‑driven innovation. The increasingly popular <strong>Advanced Houseplant Compost</strong> also continues to gain traction with retailers looking to strengthen their indoor‑plant offer. However, the enthusiasm extended well beyond individual products, with retailers engaging deeply across the full portfolio and discussing new opportunities for the season ahead.</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/e1/99bf86ec4186b8a4879c64.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="450" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>This year’s Glee also marks a pivotal moment for the business, with Durstons completing its move to Eclipse Works – a major investment that strengthens production capacity, enhances logistics and positions the company to meet increased demand from customers. The new site represents a significant step in Durstons’ evolution, giving the business the space and capability to scale sustainably and support retailers with even greater reliability.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Sales Director Dan Durston</strong> said: “We had an outstanding show reconnecting with old customers and meeting new faces. We saw a lot of big players on the first day alone and had some fantastic enquiries, which was a great start. The win at Four Oaks definitely generated a bit more interest ahead of the show but we also found that people were actively making a beeline for us and were really keen to talk about the changes we’ve made. With Eclipse Works now up and running, we’re ready for the next chapter.”</p> <p> </p> <p>As the team follows up leads from the show, more listings are already likely to be in the pipeline. The conversations held at Glee reflect a supplier that is not only trusted but actively sought out by retailers looking for partners who can deliver quality, consistency and long‑term value.</p> <p> </p> <p>Durstons left Glee 2026 with even greater momentum, confidence and a clear message: the company is primed for further growth, ready to meet rising demand, and firmly focused on supporting customers through another busy season.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Find out more</strong><br>To find out more about Durstons’ award-winning performance compost offering visit <a href="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/nl7tb1xpiaz/external?lang=en"><strong>www.durstongardenproducts.co.uk</strong></a><strong> </strong>or by call (01458) 442688.</p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/bc/f445d8f5b59872b855d5cb.jpg https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/1q5ehdbz2ao?lang=en&rss=true Launched this year at Glee, Vitax Water Less is an innovative new product designed to help with water conservation in the garden as well as supporting plants to be healthy and hydrated, even in the driest conditions... 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST 973d8806555a0c698abb7c8efd2bc1a3 Feature Story Green Right <p>Launched this year at Glee, Vitax Water Less is an innovative new product designed to help with water conservation in the garden as well as supporting plants to be healthy and hydrated, even in the driest conditions...</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/a0/57c674a3743af806b82216.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="611" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>Launched this year at Glee, Vitax Water Less is an innovative new product designed to help with water conservation in the garden as well as supporting plants to be healthy and hydrated, even in the driest conditions. </p> <p> </p> <p>Visitors to Glee 2026 were the first to find out about this product, and after such a hot dry summer many are already keen to put it to use in gardens next year. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Mark Butler, Sales Director, Vitax, </strong>said: “The fantastic response we’ve seen for the launch of Vitax Water Less demonstrates that this is a product the market wants and needs. Having encountered challenging growing conditions this year, many gardeners are not keen for a repeat in 2027 and are able to see already how Vitax Water Less can help improve their gardens and reduce the time spent watering.”</p> <p> </p> <p>Formulated with a surfactant blend that encourages even faster water absorption and distribution into the soil and roots, Vitax Water Less makes watering more effective by reducing run-off and removing dry patches in soil. Avoid planning watering around early mornings or late evenings, combat tired peat-free compost and reduce the time spent watering your garden when you use Vitax Water Less. It’s the perfect solution for gardeners looking to save water and improve the health of plants.</p> <p> </p> <p>To find out more about Vitax Water Less visit the <a href="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/1xxb23duon1/external?lang=en">website</a>. </p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/a0/57c674a3743af806b82216.png https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/snpggp6ae31?lang=en&rss=true ClipGlove launched its latest retail innovation at Glee 2026 with the unveiling of HotSpots – a dynamic new merchandising concept designed to drive impulse purchases, improve product navigation and maximise in-store impact... 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST 8a8d76af84b3b3e6e044c6ef92124f18 Feature Story Green Right <p>ClipGlove launched its latest retail innovation at Glee 2026 with the unveiling of <strong>HotSpots</strong> – a dynamic new merchandising concept designed to drive impulse purchases, improve product navigation and maximise in-store impact...</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/19/f0d1b0e13382b62619e3c5.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="616" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>ClipGlove launched its latest retail innovation at Glee 2026 with the unveiling of <strong>HotSpots</strong> – a dynamic new merchandising concept designed to drive impulse purchases, improve product navigation and maximise in-store impact.</p> <p> </p> <p>Developed to meet the evolving needs of garden retailers, HotSpots are <strong>compact, high-impact display units</strong> that bring clarity, colour and focus to the ClipGlove range. At just <strong>60cm wide</strong>, each unit delivers powerful visual presence without requiring significant retail space, making them ideal for both large format stores and independent garden centres alike.</p> <p> </p> <p>The concept features <strong>11 distinct merchandising options</strong>, enabling retailers to tailor displays around specific glove types or key usage occasions. From practical, task-led selections to standout promotional highlights, reinforcing consumer confidence at the point of purchase.</p> <p> </p> <p>HotSpots are designed with flexibility at their core. Retailers can:</p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Create <strong>impactful linear runs</strong> by combining multiple units</li> <li>Position displays strategically around store environments to <strong>encourage linked purchases</strong></li> <li>Target category adjacencies — such as placing <strong>Watertight gloves alongside hose fittings</strong> to drive add-on sales</li> </ul> <p>Critically, the system features <strong>interchangeable POS panels</strong>, allowing messaging to be refreshed throughout the year without the need to replace the display unit itself. This ensures ongoing relevance, seasonal storytelling and long-term value for retailers.</p> <p> </p> <p>Building on ClipGlove’s proven track record of delivering <strong>award-winning products and effective retail merchandising</strong>, HotSpots represent the next step in helping retailers simplify the shopping experience while increasing basket spend. </p> <p> </p> <p>With <strong>exclusive stand deals, compelling SRPs and strong retail margins</strong>, the new concept offers an accessible and scalable solution for driving sales across the category.</p> <p> </p> <p>Treadstone Products</p> <p><a href="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/12l2ef6r16m/external?lang=en">www.treadstoneproducts.com</a></p> <p><a href="mailto:sales@treadstoneproducts.com">sales@treadstoneproducts.com</a></p> <p>01978664667</p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/19/f0d1b0e13382b62619e3c5.png https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/4vko98f8k6q?lang=en&rss=true Taylors Bulbs are delighted to launch an exclusive Dahlia Collection to celebrate the National Garden Scheme’s centenary during 2027 with £2 from every sale being donated to NGS... 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST 32e7588dcc3924bfd3b8c4663d4ad0e0 Feature Story Green Right <p>Taylors Bulbs are delighted to launch an exclusive Dahlia Collection to celebrate the National Garden Scheme’s centenary during 2027 with £2 from every sale being donated to NGS...</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/30/b419cc10aaecfe863bc2c0.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="762" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>Taylors Bulbs are delighted to launch an exclusive Dahlia Collection to celebrate the National Garden Scheme’s centenary during 2027 with £2 from every sale being donated to NGS.</p> <p> </p> <p>This special dahlia bulb pack contains four tubers: Dahlia Bishop of York, Dahlia Bocherell and Dahlia Honka. Strong visual appeal and high impulse potential make this a standout seasonal line as part of your Taylors summer flowering bulb range in spring 2027. </p> <p> </p> <p>This is an opportunity for retailers to partner with a brand that combines heritage, trust and charitable impact, while attracting new customers and being part of a nationwide celebration of gardens, generosity and community. By stocking National Garden Scheme products, you’ll offer customers something with real purpose while supporting causes that touch every community.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/17iv2u0evwh/external?lang=en">www.taylors-bulbs.com</a></p> <p>email: <a href="mailto:sales@taylors-bulbs.com">sales@taylors-bulbs.com</a></p> <p>Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and TikTok</p> <p>Tel: 01406 422266</p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/44/5dc24207b2c009e3893ece.jpg https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/jyo3w47zi9v?lang=en&rss=true L V Bespoke is run by Lawrence and Victoria Osborne from a workshop at their home in Reepham, Norfolk. In 2023 they were commissioned by the Sandringham estate to make metal crowns for the topiary lawn beside the house... 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST 68834bf3c08252f806ca6a1931969a21 Feature Story Green Right <p>L V Bespoke is run by Lawrence and Victoria Osborne from a workshop at their home in Reepham, Norfolk. In 2023 they were commissioned by the Sandringham estate to make metal crowns for the topiary lawn beside the house...</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/68/511e701b55ff23a4f991b0.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="400" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>L V Bespoke is run by Lawrence and Victoria Osborne from a workshop at their home in Reepham, Norfolk. In 2023 they were commissioned by the Sandringham estate to make metal crowns for the topiary lawn beside the house.</p> <p> </p> <p>A year later they saw off a trademark objection from Louis Vuitton at the UK Intellectual Property Office, after the fashion house argued that a garden metalwork firm using the initials L and V would cause confusion. The hearing officer disagreed and the couple kept the name.</p> <p> </p> <p>That is the business in miniature: small, stubborn, and better at making things than most people expect. Every product is cut, formed and finished in house, which is why bespoke work is a genuine offer rather than a line on a website. If a buyer needs a display unit sized to an awkward corner, or a run of pieces in a particular finish, it gets made.</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/6a/c3677ef5e30c16b5760529.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="450" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p><a href="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/1ej23ee1uwm/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">lvbespoke.co.uk</a></p> <p><a href="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/ekpyxjnrwnm/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://heyzine.com/flip-book/60d060900b.html</a></p> <p><a href="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/4v6otu8z3ff/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.lvbespoke.co.uk/pages/about-us</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>CONTACT</strong></p> <p>info@lvbespoke.co.uk  |  01603 267 416  |  www.lvbespoke.co.uk/pages/contact</p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/1a/1ba6c2ffc1d726fd4ffb4e.jpg https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/v6c3qpg2ho6?lang=en&rss=true Doff marked its 80th anniversary at Glee, celebrating a story that began with bulb bowls on a local market and grew into one of Britain’s most established garden-care brands... 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST 7383a70a46044cbe3b904d81f212b83f Feature Story Green Right Stand 19D50-E51 <p>Doff marked its 80th anniversary at Glee, celebrating a story that began with bulb bowls on a local market and grew into one of Britain’s most established garden-care brands...</p> <p><img align="right" src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/8d/bd5ec111665223e742dd4b.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="300" height="269" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt="">Doff marked its 80th anniversary at Glee, celebrating a story that began with bulb bowls on a local market and grew into one of Britain’s most established garden-care brands.</p> <p> </p> <p>The business was founded in 1946 by Stanley Whyatt as Portland (Distributors) Limited, at a time when gardens, allotments and growing food played an essential role in post-war Britain. The name Doff was inspired by the phrase “to doff your hat” – a traditional gesture of respect – while Portland came from the street where early production took place.</p> <p> </p> <p>By the 1950s, the company was developing its first Doff slug pellets and helping to pioneer large-scale commercial pellet production. As Britain’s gardens and retail landscape changed, Doff continued to evolve, expanding into plant feeds, weed control, growing essentials, lawn care, outdoor cleaning and home and garden protection.</p> <p> </p> <p>The tools behind the brand have transformed too. Early packaging was drawn and painted entirely by hand, before progressing through mechanical paste-up and early desktop publishing to today’s connected digital design systems. Across every era, the principle has remained the same: create practical, reliable products that help people grow with confidence.</p> <p> </p> <p>Today, Doff reaches gardeners through national retailers, independent garden centres and digital channels, while continuing to manufacture from its Nottingham home.</p> <p> </p> <p>The anniversary is not simply about looking back. It celebrates the people, products and retail partnerships that built Doff while setting the scene for its next generation of British garden care.</p> <p><strong>Web:</strong> <a href="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/1qjlxwabjxk/external?lang=en">Read more about Doff</a><br><strong>Contact:</strong> <a href="mailto:nottingham.sales@pelsis.com">nottingham.sales@pelsis.com</a> | 0115 983 4300</p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/79/57bd806518a3ffbc66392c.jpg https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/1pr2uyv54ml?lang=en&rss=true Charles Taylor had a record breaking time at Glee, receiving great feedback from customers old and new... 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST 832aa67376c37e8bee29ce9a69eb2528 Feature Story Green Left Stand 19 A01 <p><span style="white-space: normal; text-decoration: none; caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; float: none; display: inline;">Charles Taylor had a record breaking time at Glee, receiving great feedback from customers old and new...</span></p> <p><span style="white-space: normal; text-decoration: none; caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; float: none; display: inline;"><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/fa/03921f34c34a107b6eb1c3.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="600" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="white-space: normal; text-decoration: none; caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; float: none; display: inline;">Charles Taylor had a record breaking time at Glee, receiving great feedback from customers old and new.</span></p> <p> </p> <div style="white-space: normal; text-decoration: none; caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;">Richard Ball, Director, said: “It fell like the old days receiving live orders at the show-Customers were really keen to avoid price increases and take advantage of the extended pre season terms.”</div> <div style="white-space: normal; text-decoration: none; caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"> </div> <div style="white-space: normal; text-decoration: none; caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/9c/b438feb46a43d7301b2e29.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="600" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></div> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/fa/03921f34c34a107b6eb1c3.png https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/b9prxzpc8dn?lang=en&rss=true Retailers, garden centre buyers, and online store managers have been coming to experience the unmatched quality of ARS Corporation tools, distributed exclusively in the UK by Sorbus International. 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST 55a7c53aafe3e340fd7649a3f59a72bf Feature Story Green Left Stand 20J62  <p>Retailers, garden centre buyers, and online store managers have been coming to experience the unmatched quality of ARS Corporation tools, distributed exclusively in the UK by Sorbus International.</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/11/b52f72047738419497ecf2.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="413" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>Retailers, garden centre buyers, and online store managers have been coming to experience the unmatched quality of ARS Corporation tools, distributed exclusively in the UK by Sorbus International.</p> <p> </p> <p>Visitors got the chance to see our comprehensive lineup, including heavy-duty loppers, precision saws, and the world-famous lightweight hedge shears. Partnering with ARS UK allows physical garden stores and digital retailers alike to tap into a lucrative market segment: customers who refuse to compromise on garden tool performance. </p> <p> </p> <p><img align="right" src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/f8/c19489ff040065b6b1b841.jpg" style="margin: 10px;" width="250" height="333" hspace="10" vspace="10" alt="">Get in touch with our trade desk directly to request a wholesale product catalogue and opening order details.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Explore Online:</strong> <a href="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/11navrwt57x/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sorbus International Website</a></p> <p><strong>Contact Trade Team:</strong> thomas@sorbus-intl.co.uk / 01373 475540</p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/2b/fe91ba980b4d0737fc1861.jpg https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/68ysvox5pid?lang=en&rss=true For over 40 years, SOCKSHOP has been creating socks, hosiery and accessories that customers love to wear and retailers love to stock. The brand returned to Glee 2026 with an exciting selection of new products... 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST f5536a9b6d3c2b981cc9df25c46d94ce Feature Story Green Left <p>For over 40 years, SOCKSHOP has been creating socks, hosiery and accessories that customers love to wear and retailers love to stock. The brand returned to Glee 2026 with an exciting selection of new products...</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/9c/19ea8d027d866ae2a010a8.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="589" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>For over 40 years, SOCKSHOP has been creating socks, hosiery and accessories that customers love to wear and retailers love to stock. The brand returned to Glee 2026 with an exciting selection of new products.</p> <p> </p> <p>Our portfolio includes Heat Holders, Gentle Grip, IOMI FootNurse, Wild Feet, Country Pursuit and our licensed RHS collection, offering garden centres a fantastic choice across thermal, comfort and wellbeing, outdoor, gifting and seasonal categories.</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/d8/ab5aa036dbce2650e95997.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="344" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p>For Autumn/Winter 2026, visitors can discover new RHS styles, including lovely new RHS Gentle Grip gift boxes, alongside new designs across our Gentle Grip collection and licensed ranges including the ever-popular Peanuts. And, following the lifting of the famous RHS Chelsea Flower Show ban on garden gnomes, it seems only right that a few gnome socks will also be making an appearance!</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/f3/42b979de759ea3bfb7f7be.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="750" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p>We’ll also be showcasing new Heat Holders snoods, hats and gloves, plus additions to our popular Country Pursuit sock range – and plenty more.</p> <p> </p> <p>SOCKSHOP makes it easy for retailers to introduce and trial new ranges, with very low minimum order quantities, extensive UK stock availability and fast turnaround. Customers can order at their convenience through our easy-to-use B2B website, or work directly with a dedicated Sales Manager for a more personal service.</p> <p> </p> <p>With products suited to gifting, outdoor lifestyles, colder weather and everyday comfort, there’s plenty to discover for the seasons ahead.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Contact info:</strong></p> <p><strong>Mahesh Lad: +44 (0)7970 085879</strong></p> <p><strong>E-mail: <a href="mailto:glee@sockshop.co.uk"><strong>glee@sockshop.co.uk</strong></a></strong></p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/fb/3384b0e7ff9135b8ec387a.jpg https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/10sgoylr5bh?lang=en&rss=true Visitors discovered what makes Hortiwool different and learned more about the benefits of bringing natural wool into the garden... 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST 51a54352d92c1bd89396780eb3a7e8ce Feature Story Green Left <p>Visitors discovered what makes Hortiwool different and learned more about the benefits of bringing natural wool into the garden...</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/e8/cb859698b21377c8c7f1ec.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="400" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>Visitors discovered what makes Hortiwool different and learned more about the benefits of bringing natural wool into the garden.</p> <p> </p> <p>Our Hortiwool Garden Pads and Hanging Basket Liners make use of the natural properties of 100% pure wool to support healthier, more sustainable gardening.</p> <p> </p> <p>Wool is naturally excellent at retaining moisture, helping to keep plants hydrated for longer, while its insulating properties can help regulate temperatures around plant roots. Hortiwool can also be used as a natural mulch to help suppress weeds, while gradually releasing nutrients into the soil as the wool breaks down.</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/b4/8e0b9684d65d4048c318db.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="400" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p>And when you’ve finished using it, Hortiwool can be composted making them a natural choice for gardeners looking to reduce waste.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/10lpqphqt14/external?lang=en">www.hortiwool.com</a></p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/6f/4f35e0fc25e4676d541db0.jpg https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/vupjw1e5oxc?lang=en&rss=true Sipcam Home & Garden is pleased to announce the latest addition to its fast-growing GET OFF Paws Away range - a brand-new 500ML Cat & Dog Repellent Spray, designed to help households keep both indoor and outdoor spaces clean, protected, and free from unwanted pet mess and behaviour. 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST ede9da6d0909f3c88c8f82930a7c9fa5 Feature Story Green Left <p>Sipcam Home & Garden is pleased to announce the latest addition to its fast-growing <strong>GET OFF Paws Away</strong> range - a brand-new <strong>500ML Cat & Dog Repellent Spray</strong>, designed to help households keep both indoor and outdoor spaces clean, protected, and free from unwanted pet mess and behaviour.</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/85/5a93fd8b01cad14cf7ca71.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="600" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>Sipcam Home & Garden is pleased to announce the latest addition to its fast-growing <strong>GET OFF<sup>®</sup> Paws Away</strong> range - a brand-new <strong>500ML Cat & Dog Repellent Spray</strong>, designed to help households keep both indoor and outdoor spaces clean, protected, and free from unwanted pet mess and behaviour.</p> <p> </p> <p><img align="right" src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/3e/de70229972c585f45acde9.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="200" height="360" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt="">Since re-launching in 2025, <strong>GET OFF<sup>®</sup> Paws Away</strong> has quickly earned strong support from retailers nationwide. Early feedback highlighted the range’s effectiveness, standout branding, and consumer appeal, helping it secure a powerful presence in a competitive category.</p> <p> </p> <p>The launch marked a fresh evolution of the iconic GET OFF<sup>®</sup> brand trusted for decades by households wanting to manage unwanted habits, mess, and garden disruptions. </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Love pets. Hate the mess? We get it.</strong></p> <p>With effective, ready-to-use solutions designed for modern pet owners, the Paws Away range currently includes a suite of problem-solving products designed to support cleaner homes and healthier gardens:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Lawn Rescue</strong> - prevents lawn scorching and revives tired grass - a must-have for pet-friendly gardens.</li> <li><strong>Outdoor Wash Off Cleaner & Neutraliser</strong> - washes away stains, neutralises odours, and discourages repeat soiling outdoors.</li> <li><strong>Indoor Wash Off Cleaner & Neutraliser</strong> – washes away stains and odours while deterring repeat accidents.</li> <li><strong>Chew Stoppa</strong> - protects furniture and household items from biting and chewing with a non-toxic formula.</li> </ul> <p>With refreshed packaging, bold branding and promotional messaging highlighting at least 50% extra free, the range offers exceptional value and strong visual impact on the shop floor.</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/26/2c5747bb56ff588eec925c.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="600" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p><strong>Paws Patrol for Your Home & Garden </strong></p> <p>Sipcam Home & Garden is expanding the <strong>GET OFF<sup>®</sup> Paws Away</strong> range with a single powerful new product: the 500ml Cat & Dog Repellent Spray, designed to help protect indoor and outdoor areas from unwanted pet activity.</p> <p> </p> <p>This ready-to-use spray features a scent that is <strong>unpleasant to both cats and dogs</strong>, helping to discourage fouling, marking, scratching digging & general intrusion. </p> <p> </p> <p>When applied as directed, pets are encouraged to avoid treated areas and establish their territory elsewhere helping households maintain cleaner patios, pathways, furniture, and indoor surfaces.</p> <p> </p> <p>The 500ml format treats generous surface areas of upto 166m<sup>2</sup>, making it ideal for busy family homes and high-traffic garden zones.</p> <p> </p> <p>The new spray strengthens the GET OFF<sup>® </sup>repellent offering, which also includes the popular GET OFF<sup>® </sup>Cat Repellent Scatter Granules.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>A Brand That’s Getting the Thumbs Up</strong></p> <p>With strong early adoption and positive feedback from retailers nationwide, GET OFF<sup>® </sup>Paws Away continues to prove its value as a high-impact, high-turnover range. The new 500ml Cat & Dog Repellent Spray strengthens the offering even further, giving retailers a fresh, high demand solution for everyday pet behaviour challenges.</p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/26/2c5747bb56ff588eec925c.jpg https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/2qx611iip2h?lang=en&rss=true Flymo returned to Glee 2026 with a fresh showcase of lawn and garden care innovations, giving retailers an exclusive look at the products set to shape the 2027 gardening season... 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST 2c46722813215f903a913fbda660d14e Feature Story Green Left <p>Flymo returned to Glee 2026 with a fresh showcase of lawn and garden care innovations, giving retailers an exclusive look at the products set to shape the 2027 gardening season...</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/d4/5ecf831ba1f186fc258fcc.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="569" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>Flymo returned to Glee 2026 with a fresh showcase of lawn and garden care innovations, giving retailers an exclusive look at the products set to shape the 2027 gardening season.</p> <p> </p> <p>From mowing and trimming to everyday garden maintenance, Flymo’s latest products combine practical design with the performance consumers need to keep their gardens looking their best. The new range has been developed around the realities of modern gardening, helping consumers tackle common garden jobs in less time, with less effort and greater confidence.</p> <p> </p> <p>Retailers will have the opportunity to see the products up close, understand the features and benefits that matter to consumers, and discover the commercial opportunities across the range.</p> <p> </p> <p>With consumers looking for gardening products that are easy to use, practical and capable of delivering great results, Flymo continues to focus on innovations that remove the hassle from everyday garden care.</p> <p> </p> <p>Whether it’s keeping the lawn under control, tidying edges or tackling those essential garden jobs, Flymo is focused on creating products that help consumers spend less time struggling with their tools and more time enjoying their gardens.</p> <p> </p> <p>Find out more at <a href="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/140xpsyptxe/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>www.flymo.com/uk</strong></a> or speak to the Flymo UK team at the show.</p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/d4/5ecf831ba1f186fc258fcc.png https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/1lp0p5d4mq4?lang=en&rss=true After several years away from the show, Mims made a highly successful return to Glee, arriving with a renewed sense of purpose, a sharpened portfolio and a standout concept that captured buyer attention from the moment the doors opened. 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST 7cbc4749082133281bc0b7d01de7c1b0 Feature Story LightYellow Right <p>After several years away from the show, Mims made a highly successful return to Glee, arriving with a renewed sense of purpose, a sharpened portfolio and a standout concept that captured buyer attention from the moment the doors opened. </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/2f/fd23a4fe1e35bbf77c63f3.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="546" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>After several years away from the show, Mims made a highly successful return to Glee, arriving with a renewed sense of purpose, a sharpened portfolio and a standout concept that captured buyer attention from the moment the doors opened. </strong></p> <p> </p> <p>The family‑run stoneware specialist used this year’s show to spotlight its crowd-pleasing Icons – a curated selection of eight designs representing the very best of Mims’ craftsmanship, commercial strength and retailer trust.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>A focused, retailer‑led launch</strong></p> <p>Rather than asking buyers to navigate hundreds of options, the Icons concept distils the Mims range into the designs that have consistently delivered year after year. Each Icon has been chosen for a defining strength – unbeatable value, distinctive design, artisan detail or a proven track record of repeat sales. Together, they form a dependable family of eight lines capable of anchoring a pot department and giving retailers confidence from day one.</p> <p> </p> <p>The full line‑up revealed on day one of the show – Bella, Blossom Cone, Blossom Cylinder, Hasra, Himalaya, Old Stone, Ring and Westcott – blends fast‑moving, high‑volume lines with distinctive hero pieces. From the handcrafted slate‑chipped finish of Westcott to the layered, weathered look of Old<strong> </strong>Stone, the Icons offer a balanced spread of volume, value and visual impact. The beauty of the approach is that it is rooted in retailer success, guaranteeing longevity, repeat ordering, strong consumer appeal and dependable sell‑through.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Strong buyer interest and a confident return</strong></p> <p>Across all three days of Glee, Mims reported exceptional buyer engagement, with visitors praising the clarity of the Icons grouping and its usefulness as a starting point for both new and established stockists.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Managing Director Mimi Milne</strong> summed up the appeal: “Our Icons are an ideal and trusted starting point for buyers – particularly for new stockists who haven’t tried Mims before. Even if you just stock the high‑volume Icons, you can’t fail. Meanwhile, for those seeking something more distinctive, we have Old Stone or Westcott. Either way, we guarantee customer success.”</p> <p> </p> <p>The Icons launch also strengthened Mims’ reputation for responsible selling. “Sometimes new customers get excited when they come on the stand and want everything,” <strong>Mimi</strong> explained: “But our sales team assess space, location and potential; then recommend the right mix. As a company, we innovate, we operate with integrity and we look after the money customers give us. Our Icons concept reflects that ethos – these are the designs that retailers trust and that we know are proven performers.”</p> <p> </p> <p>For Mims, the return to Glee wasn’t simply about re‑establishing presence, it was about coming back with something to say, and buyers responded accordingly.</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/2f/78c2eada46b075d4958555.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="611" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p><strong>A portfolio with real pulling power</strong></p> <p>While Icons took centre stage, buyers also showed strong interest in the wider Mims and Errington Reay portfolio. The new range of water features, introduced earlier this year, drew particular attention, with retailers recognising the opportunity to expand outdoor décor and create high‑impact seasonal displays.</p> <p> </p> <p>The breadth of the offer – from bestselling core lines to distinctive statement pieces – reinforced Mims’ position as one of the UK’s leading suppliers of premium outdoor pottery, with showstopping pieces sourced from specialist producers around the world.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Creating a platform for long‑term retail success</strong></p> <p>With new catalogue imagery now available and social media aligned to the Icons campaign, Mims is already looking beyond Glee. The long‑term ambition is for Icon status to become something earned; a mark of enduring success that evolves with retailer demand. </p> <p> </p> <p>After almost 40 years at the heart of garden retail, Mims’ return to Glee this year marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the business. With a refined portfolio, a retailer‑led Icons concept and growing interest across its full range Mims leaves the NEC with momentum, renewed visibility and eight very good reasons for retailers to keep listening.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Find out more</strong></p> <p>For more information, email sales@mimspottery.com, call 0141 336 4970 or visit <a href="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/lumbs7562de/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.mimspottery.com</a>.</p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/2f/fd23a4fe1e35bbf77c63f3.png https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/9yluelvlbjr?lang=en&rss=true When you're busy running your business, it's hard to find time to step back and ask whether you're getting the most out of your systems. That’s where choosing the right EPOS partner can make a real difference... 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST 30fbd96dc3c4b782b0720aa3dd4e74fd Feature Story LightYellow Right <p>When you're busy running your business, it's hard to find time to step back and ask whether you're getting the most out of your systems. That’s where choosing the right EPOS partner can make a real difference...</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/2e/7b1f8dc4954f9bb553da52.jpeg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="621" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>When you're busy running your business, it's hard to find time to step back and ask whether you're getting the most out of your systems. That’s where choosing the right EPOS partner can make a real difference.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>The value of a partner that stays involved</strong></p> <p>As well as being on the other end of the phone or inbox, the team at Davidson Richards go a step further, using customer visits as an opportunity to see how customers are using OpSuite EPOS day to day, and where it could be working harder for them.</p> <p> </p> <p>Recent visits to The Orchard and Johnstown Garden Centre in Ireland revealed a few small changes that made a real difference - a setting adjusted here, a newer feature switched on there - saving staff time on the shop floor and giving managers better visibility behind the scenes.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/1e/d046349d63d2ca34122175.jpeg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="800" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></strong></p> <p><strong>More than software</strong></p> <p>With OpSuite, garden centres don't just get technology that makes the business easier to run. They get a team of retail specialists genuinely invested in helping them grow. Checking in, listening, and helping them get more from the system over time.</p> <p><em> </em></p> <p>It's an approach that's helped build long-term relationships with customers across the industry. As Philip Gass of Creative Gardens, a Davidson Richards customer of nearly 20 years, puts it: <em>"We've enjoyed a long and successful partnership with Davidson Richards... it's rare to find a supplier who combines strong technology with such excellent customer service."</em></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p>Get in touch <a href="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/ohtgirxk4qm/external?lang=en">here</a>.</p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/2e/7b1f8dc4954f9bb553da52.jpeg https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/15k1673azen?lang=en&rss=true One of Britain’s best-known names in art pottery is set for a new chapter after Woodlodge acquired Brannam Pottery and its historic design archive... 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST b16728ed0c39979dd31398accdb8108b Feature Story LightYellow Right <p>One of Britain’s best-known names in art pottery is set for a new chapter after Woodlodge acquired Brannam Pottery and its historic design archive...</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/90/3c818d4cbeff1523b498a2.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="477" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>One of Britain’s best-known names in art pottery is set for a new chapter after Woodlodge acquired Brannam Pottery and its historic design archive.</p> <p> </p> <p>The Tetbury-based garden pottery specialist has acquired Brannam Pottery, C.H. Brannam, Royal Barum Ware and Litchdon Potteries, together with the intellectual property and original design books associated with the brands.</p> <p> </p> <p>The acquisition brings more than 175 years of British pottery heritage into the care of Woodlodge, which plans to preserve the archive while using it as inspiration for the future of the Brannam name.</p> <p> </p> <p>Brannam traces its roots to Barnstaple, North Devon, in 1848 and became a prominent name in the British art-pottery movement designing and manufacturing pottery for famous retail names such as Liberty & Heals. Under Charles Hubert Brannam, the pottery became known for expressive shapes, rich glazes, tactile finishes and distinctive botanical and animal decoration. Its reputation extended well beyond Devon, with Queen Victoria placing an order in 1885 and the Royal Barum Ware name registered the following year.</p> <p> </p> <p>Central to the acquisition is Brannam’s collection of historic design books. The archive provides a record of generations of pottery design, capturing the shapes, motifs, colours and decorative techniques that helped establish the distinctive Brannam style.</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/aa/a621ab4858b2fe831f7d43.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="567" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p>Woodlodge plans to use these original designs as a creative reference rather than simply reproducing pieces from the past, with the archive informing future interpretations for contemporary homes and gardens.</p> <p> </p> <p>Michael Wooldridge, Director of Woodlodge Products, said: “Brannam represents exactly the kind of British design heritage that deserves to be protected and brought back to life. We see ourselves as custodians of that heritage.”</p> <p> </p> <p>Simon Fox, who led Brannam Pottery for many years, said:“Woodlodge has a deep understanding of pottery, an established relationship with garden centres across the country and, most importantly, a genuine enthusiasm for the history and design legacy behind Brannam. I believe they are ideally placed to act as custodians of the name and to introduce its iconic British earthenware style to a new generation.”</p> <p> </p> <p>The acquisition marks a natural step for Woodlodge, a second-generation family business established in 1987. The company has built its reputation around garden pottery and supports garden centres and retail outlets across the UK.</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/a8/dd2ec936d4cb79d4f3afdf.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="325" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p>An exclusive preview of the next chapter for Brannam was revealed by the Woodlodge team at Glee.</p> <p> </p> <p>Contact: <a href="mailto:pots@woodlodge.co.uk">pots@woodlodge.co.uk</a><br>Website:<a href="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/17rbl7hf9lp/external?lang=en"> </a><a href="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/17rbl7hf9lp/external?lang=en">www.woodlodge.co.uk</a></p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/90/3c818d4cbeff1523b498a2.jpg https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/ztiuw849bd6?lang=en&rss=true Future-proofing lawns and helping retailers respond to changing consumer expectations were a key focus for Johnsons Lawn Seed at Glee 2026, as the company highlighted the growing commercial opportunity presented by more sustainable, biodiverse and climate-resilient lawns... 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST 7ac7d312b4358868fd2f8f95c4ee81d2 Feature Story LightYellow Right <p>Future-proofing lawns and helping retailers respond to changing consumer expectations were a key focus for Johnsons Lawn Seed at Glee 2026, as the company highlighted the growing commercial opportunity presented by more sustainable, biodiverse and climate-resilient lawns...</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/6b/762dadfe93561f635bf4f8.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="600" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>Future-proofing lawns and helping retailers respond to changing consumer expectations were a key focus for Johnsons Lawn Seed at Glee 2026, as the company highlighted the growing commercial opportunity presented by more sustainable, biodiverse and climate-resilient lawns.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p>For Johnsons, future-proofing is not a new direction. A decade ago, at Glee 2016, the company was already highlighting the importance of deeper-rooting grasses and drought resilience under its <em>Tomorrow’s Seed Today</em> message. Today, its continued investment in grass breeding and next-generation mixtures is helping retailers respond to an even broader shift in what consumers expect from their lawns.</p> <p> </p> <p>As changing growing conditions reshape the way people think about their gardens, expectations of the traditional British lawn are evolving too. Consumers increasingly want outdoor spaces that are resilient and easy to maintain, but which can also contribute positively to biodiversity and the wider environment.</p> <p> </p> <p>Johnsons says that changing mindset is already translating into sales. Its Nature’s Lawn mixture, combining lawn grasses with self-seeding native perennial wildflowers designed to attract pollinators, has now sold enough seed to cover more than 60 football pitches.</p> <p> </p> <p>The commercial success of Ace Lawn, launched at Glee 2025, provides further evidence of demand for lawns that look and perform differently. The next-generation mixture incorporates Microclover®, a specially developed small-leaved white clover that grows alongside lawn grasses to support biodiversity while creating a resilient, lower-maintenance lawn.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Guy Jenkins, Consumer Manager at Johnsons Lawn Seed</strong>, said: “The conversation around what makes a good lawn is changing rapidly, but Johnsons has been looking ahead to these challenges for many years.</p> <p> </p> <p>“The future of the British lawn does not have to mean a uniformly green, highly manicured space. Increasingly, consumers want lawns that are resilient enough to cope with changing weather, suit modern lifestyles and provide additional environmental benefits.</p> <p> </p> <p>“The response to Nature’s Lawn and Ace Lawn demonstrates that there is genuine appetite for something different. For retailers, that creates an opportunity to expand the category by helping customers choose lawns according to their individual garden conditions, lifestyle and environmental priorities rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach.”</p> <p> </p> <p>For more information about the Johnsons Lawn Seed portfolio, visit <a href="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/1uslz81ea60/external?lang=en">www.johnsonslawnseed.com</a>.</p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/34/bd5707a02838835fd37527.jpg https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/uao1toa6o3y?lang=en&rss=true “You can't fault anything that they do. They will always go above and beyond to make sure they meet our needs.” That’s how Emma Gibson, Group Till Manager at Blue Diamond garden centres [ https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/atnjai4l6g4/external?lang=en ], describes working with EPOS system provider, CSY... 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST 41522951bf1872c9e9a4d44664ec122a Feature Story LightYellow Left <p>“You can't fault anything that they do. They will always go above and beyond to make sure they meet our needs.” That’s how Emma Gibson, Group Till Manager at <a href="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/atnjai4l6g4/external?lang=en">Blue Diamond garden centres</a>, describes working with EPOS system provider, CSY...</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/96/66554b3273e3a46ef20505.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="396" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>“You can't fault anything that they do. They will always go above and beyond to make sure they meet our needs.”</p> <p> </p> <p>That’s how Emma Gibson, Group Till Manager at <a href="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/atnjai4l6g4/external?lang=en">Blue Diamond garden centres</a>, describes working with EPOS system provider, CSY.</p> <p> </p> <p>Here’s what’s behind Emma’s glowing report.</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/eb/5a335a77e9760c357329e7.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="395" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p><strong>A collaborative partnership</strong></p> <p>Blue Diamond sites run their day-to-day on <a href="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/1im03y38a7a/external?lang=en">CSY’s Vector EPOS system</a>, everything from till transactions and stock management, to their customer database and reporting. And when the Blue Diamond team needed something changed, CSY listened.</p> <p> </p> <p>Garden Centre Operations Manager, Daryl Burdfield, remembers “a furniture sale that used to take 34 button presses at the till… and now it’s 3 buttons.” Little changes like that add up.</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/3b/7cca31c348c9ae55952342.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="394" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p><strong>Better visibility across sites</strong></p> <p>Cloud reporting also brings all of the group’s 55 centres into one view, so the Blue Diamond team can easily spot when something doesn’t quite add up. And after 30 years in retail, Daryl says the data has changed how he goes about his week: “I know where the issues are, and I can go and do something about it.”</p> <p> </p> <p>It’s the kind of relationship that grows over time - a system that adapts as a business grows and a support team that’s genuinely invested in getting it right.</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/d3/6243ebbd836d108d5a7455.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="399" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>If you want to see how else CSY has supported garden centres across the UK you can <a href="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/1im03y38a7a/external?lang=en">find out more here</a>.</p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/b9/5fe186ddaefc319b997cd1.png https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/1jkb1x0io1f?lang=en&rss=true The Hawk range showcases Hayter’s modern approach to lawncare, offering lightweight, easy‑to‑handle mowers designed for smaller lawns and contemporary lifestyles... 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST 34f69cfec674ed7c6a138e57eb4911b1 Feature Story LightYellow Left <p>The <strong>Hawk range</strong> showcases Hayter’s modern approach to lawncare, offering lightweight, easy‑to‑handle mowers designed for smaller lawns and contemporary lifestyles...</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/7f/ccbb5ca09ee410b9d4b917.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="391" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>The <strong>Hawk range</strong> showcases Hayter’s modern approach to lawncare, offering lightweight, easy‑to‑handle mowers designed for smaller lawns and contemporary lifestyles. Available in <strong>36cm and 43cm cutting widths</strong>, the Hawk models deliver Hayter’s signature cut quality in a compact format that suits today’s gardens.</p> <p> </p> <p>The <strong>Hawk 36</strong> is ideal for small outdoor spaces, providing effortless manoeuvrability and a footprint that makes storage simple — perfect for new homeowners, downsizers and those with limited garden access. The <strong>Hawk 43</strong>offers a slightly wider cut for medium‑sized lawns while maintaining the same intuitive controls and lightweight feel.</p> <p> </p> <p>A standout feature of the Hawk range is its <strong>compact storage design</strong>, which reduces the mower’s footprint by <strong>up to 70%*</strong> compared to traditional models. This makes it easy to store in sheds, garages or smaller utility spaces, supporting gardeners who want premium results without sacrificing room.</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/b1/b6efb559b621b55a55b6df.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="399" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p>Both models feature durable polymer decks and refined designs that prioritise ease of use without compromising on finish. Their thoughtful construction supports gardeners seeking a straightforward, reliable mower that still delivers a beautifully presented lawn.</p> <p> </p> <p>The Hawk range complements Hayter’s broader lawncare offering, reflecting the brand’s blend of modern design, practicality and British lawncare expertise. For retailers, it provides a premium, confidence‑building option that meets the needs of customers seeking simplicity, convenience and dependable performance.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Contact:</strong> retail@hayter.co.uk </p> <p> </p> <p>* Up to 70% footprint saving compared to the footprint of a traditional walk‑behind mower stored in the same orientation.</p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/01/b80568aef0fcc51a698148.png https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/nk0wnrr4xgx?lang=en&rss=true Garden centre customers have questions – and Ask Emily was created to help answer them. At Glee, visitors to the Empathy by PlantWorks discovered the latest development of its popular, free-to-use garden advice service. 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST 59481ba9d3354f01f0f86b9f964ac754 Feature Story LightYellow Left <p>Garden centre customers have questions – and Ask Emily was created to help answer them. At Glee, visitors to the Empathy by PlantWorks discovered the latest development of its popular, free-to-use garden advice service.</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/9d/38a3d8276531f865ff162e.jpeg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="450" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>Garden centre customers have questions – and Ask Emily was created to help answer them. At Glee, visitors to the Empathy by PlantWorks discovered the latest development of its popular, free-to-use garden advice service.</p> <p> </p> <p>Ask Emily is now available as an app, creating an even more interactive and accessible gardening resource for customers and garden centre teams.</p> <p> </p> <p>From questions about planting and lawns to houseplants, composts, feeding, pests, diseases and general plant problems, customers can quickly access useful information designed to help them make better gardening decisions.</p> <p> </p> <p>The latest version introduces enhanced interactive information and a growing range of additional features. Importantly, Ask Emily can also be tailored specifically to an individual garden centre or garden centre group, helping retailers create a more personalised digital advice service for their customers.</p> <p> </p> <p>It can complement staff knowledge, support customer service during busy periods and provide useful information even when a member of the team isn't immediately available.</p> <p> </p> <p>We’ll also be demonstrating our online ordering portal, designed to make repeat ordering and ongoing order management quicker and easier for our customers.</p> <p> </p> <p>Whether you're interested in digital customer engagement, supporting your garden centre team or simply making ordering more efficient, come and see what’s new.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Contact details:</strong></p> <p><strong>Simon Taylor</strong></p> <p><a href="mailto:simon.taylor@plantworksuk.co.uk"><strong>simon.taylor@plantworksuk.co.uk</strong></a></p> <p><strong>01795 411527</strong></p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/74/e4bba78bc234783d660cf8.jpeg https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/1a28lwvual7?lang=en&rss=true LAVA‑LITE celebrated its return to the show with fresh focus and a renewed drive to share what’s next for the brand... 06 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST 3118b254b2a13d1bddb46fc65d57825b Feature Story LightYellow Left <p>LAVA‑LITE celebrated its return to the show with fresh focus and a renewed drive to share what’s next for the brand...</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/28/ae6bf1f8325b4fbaf413be.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="596" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>LAVA‑LITE celebrated its return to the show with fresh focus and a renewed drive to share what’s next for the brand...</p> <p> </p> <p>For LAVA‑LITE, Glee was the perfect moment to reintroduce its full range and highlight how each product continues to support healthier plants, better soil structure, improved moisture control, and smarter gardening solutions.</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/16/611dd5944a21831f66e417.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="600" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p><strong>LAVA‑LITE stepped into Glee 2026 with real energy ready to engage, inspire, and make this our strongest year yet.</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/1rd40clfais/external?lang=en"><strong>www.lava-lite.co.uk</strong></a></p> <p><a href="mailto:enquiries@lava-lite.co.uk"><strong>enquiries@lava-lite.co.uk</strong></a></p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/28/ae6bf1f8325b4fbaf413be.png https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/jnxcyk1ouun?lang=en&rss=true The Planday stand was buzzing with conversations from garden centre owners, café managers, and multi-site operators throughout Glee... 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST f2f2afaae925126f76f39e0744eb0df2 Feature Story Blue Right Stand 17F57 <p>The Planday stand was buzzing with conversations from garden centre owners, café managers, and multi-site operators throughout Glee...</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/a0/ef54680338e9e7408f4f83.jpeg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="450" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>The Planday stand was buzzing with conversations from garden centre owners, café managers, and multi-site operators throughout Glee...<br><br>The team spoke to businesses of all shapes and sizes: single-site centres juggling seasonal surges, groups managing multiple locations, and teams still running rotas on spreadsheets and WhatsApp. The theme running through every conversation? Scheduling is still taking far too long, and the cost of getting it wrong - through overstaffing, last-minute agency cover, or missed shifts - adds up fast.<br><br>Planday fixes that. Our software gives managers back hours every week, gives staff ownership of their availability, and gives owners a clear view of labour costs before they commit to a rota. </p> <p> </p> <p>Find out more: <a href="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/hpi63yigkzo/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.planday.com/lp/trade-ads/garden-centres?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=glee&utm_campaign=UK-2026_08-glee_physical-event</a><br><br>Contact: <a href="mailto:will.thomas@planday.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">will.thomas@planday.com</a> , <a href="mailto:oliver.collins@planday.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">oliver.collins@planday.com</a> </p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/99/993af7f77807c15a1667a3.jpeg https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/1co7zn0pato?lang=en&rss=true Looking for a full range of outdoor cleaning products? Since it first launched its 5ML outdoor cleaner at Glee three years ago, Monty Miracle has expanded its range. The new products were all on display at this year’s event, having been created in direct response to retail customer and end user research and conversations. 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST ecdf1f1c4e17585939d75c37738a4407 Feature Story Blue Right <p>Looking for a full range of outdoor cleaning products? Since it first launched its 5ML outdoor cleaner at Glee three years ago, Monty Miracle has expanded its range. The new products were all on display at this year’s event, having been created in direct response to retail customer and end user research and conversations.</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/09/cdf625596999a21aabe739.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="451" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p>Looking for a full range of outdoor cleaning products? Since it first launched its 5ML outdoor cleaner at Glee three years ago, Monty Miracle has expanded its range. The new products were all on display at this year’s event, having been created in direct response to retail customer and end user research and conversations.</p> <p> </p> <p>The full product list the Monty Miracle team will be showcasing at Glee:</p> <ul> <li>750ml Outdoor Cleaner</li> <li>2L Outdoor Cleaner</li> <li>5L Outdoor Cleaner</li> <li>1L Artificial Grass Cleaner</li> <li>2L Artificial Grass Cleaner</li> <li>5L Artificial Grass Cleaner</li> <li>1.5L Pump Sprayer</li> <li>5L Pump Sprayer</li> <li>Protective Gauntlet Gloves</li> </ul> <p>Monty Miracle Outdoor Cleaner cleans most external hard surfaces including stone, wood, plastic, concrete, resin, render and more in just six minutes, making it the ideal option for cleaning driveways, patios, walls and other exterior surfaces. Made here in the UK, Monty Miracle completely neutralises following the cleaning process and is biodegradable so can be hosed off onto the grass or soil leaving no trace.</p> <p> </p> <p>This year the product has been awarded two of the UK’s most respected independent accolades, recognised as a Best Buy by both Which? and Good Housekeeping, beating other well-known patio and outdoor cleaners with top scores and excellent reviews. The team will be on hand throughout the show to demonstrate the product on a range of surfaces and discuss how they can support customers of all sizes across the UK.</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/6d/9911ef55c06752e7b63f98.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="546" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p><a href="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/1bmn0iiaut2/external?lang=en">https://montymiracle.co.uk</a></p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/09/cdf625596999a21aabe739.png https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/9ldhb3isa1f?lang=en&rss=true Taking centre stage on the Melcourt stand was the new SylvaGrow Bulb Compost, a premium, 100% peat-free compost developed specifically for indoor and outdoor bulb planting. 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST ff1de0b5b65e5ae125cdfbfcae7c4097 Feature Story Blue Right <p>Taking centre stage on the Melcourt stand was the new <strong>SylvaGrow Bulb Compost</strong>, a premium, 100% peat-free compost developed specifically for indoor and outdoor bulb planting.</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/cf/18161483e9986ba1c74ec6.jpeg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="372" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>Taking centre stage on the Melcourt stand was the new <strong>SylvaGrow® Bulb Compost</strong>, a premium, 100% peat-free compost developed specifically for indoor and outdoor bulb planting. Suitable for spring, summer and autumn-flowering bulbs, it gives retailers a dedicated product with sales potential throughout the seasons.</p> <p> </p> <p>Glee visitors can also take advantage of our <strong>exclusive show offer – add a pallet of new SylvaGrow® Bulb Compost to your order and receive 5% off the total order.</strong> Available on orders placed by 30 September 2026, for delivery by 22 December 2026. Terms and conditions apply.</p> <p> </p> <p>There’s plenty to celebrate across the wider SylvaGrow® range too, with <strong>four Which? Best Buy endorsements in 2026</strong>, adding further independent recognition to products backed by Melcourt’s more than 40 years of peat-free growing media expertise.</p> <p> </p> <p>And if you’re visiting the stand, make sure you pick up one of our <strong>Glee scratch cards for the chance to take home a prize.</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Whether you’re planning your 2027 range, looking for something new or simply want to meet the team, we’d love to see you.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Visit Melcourt – Stand 18B02</strong><br>8–10 September | NEC Birmingham<br><a href="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/12x1iylfhwy/external?lang=en"><strong>www.melcourt.co.uk</strong></a><br><a href="mailto:mail@melcourt.co.uk"><strong>mail@melcourt.co.uk</strong></a><strong> | 01666 502711</strong></p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/63/380ec98c68861323592bf1.jpeg https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/r0kbfj21knm?lang=en&rss=true MOVA, a global leader in premium AI smart living, made its mark at Glee 2026 with the official UK relaunch of its comprehensive outdoor product range — spanning robotic lawn mowers, smart garden tools, smart sprinkler, and pet care solutions... 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST 9beaa8f1c8d1b746d463d49fa8d60949 Feature Story Blue Left <p>MOVA, a global leader in premium AI smart living, made its mark at Glee 2026 with the official UK relaunch of its comprehensive outdoor product range — spanning robotic lawn mowers, smart garden tools, smart sprinkler, and pet care solutions...</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/96/d71d79e9294beb5e520682.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="308" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>MOVA, a global leader in premium AI smart living, made its mark at Glee 2026 with the official UK relaunch of its comprehensive outdoor product range — spanning robotic lawn mowers, smart garden tools, smart sprinkler, and pet care solutions.</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/b4/14cbff36ce46d58ef83431.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="530" height="323" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p>Taking centre stage at the MOVA stand are its flagship robotic mowers, powered by the brand's most advanced 3D LiDAR technology. The <strong>LIDAX Ultra 2000AWD</strong> sets a new benchmark with all-wheel drive capability and cutting-edge 3D lidar navigation — a system that has earned MOVA the position of world's No.1 in 3D LiDAR robotic mower sales. Joining it is the <strong>VIAX 350 Vision</strong>, the next generation model of the VIAX Series standout performers in the UK market this year.</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/e2/a2c3502c31c20a2eaa8003.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="367" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p>Beyond mowing, MOVA presents a genuine one-stop garden solution. Its smart garden tool lineup — including lawn mowers, grass trimmers, and leaf blowers — all share a unified <strong>20V/40V battery platform</strong>, eliminating the need for separate batteries across tools. The newly launched <strong>smart sprinkler L10</strong> completes the ecosystem, bringing smarter, more connected garden care to UK homeowners.</p> <p> </p> <p>Rounding out the showcase, MOVA's <strong>power tool series</strong> is also on display, further demonstrating the brand's breadth.</p> <p> </p> <p>Come explore the future of AI-powered outdoor living at <strong>Glee Stand 18E64–17A63</strong>. We look forward to welcoming you.</p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/ab/e6af4b0691c24289376ca4.png https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/1iu6o49uzrs?lang=en&rss=true Festival Home & Garden showcased its new licensed Spring/Summer collection, demonstrating the breadth of opportunity licensed products can offer garden centres... 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST 6c094ea6b2ba3d7814397c7f5d46f4bf Feature Story Blue Left <p>Festival Home & Garden showcased its new licensed Spring/Summer collection, demonstrating the breadth of opportunity licensed products can offer garden centres...</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/e8/4d41255e44358e021dab37.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="400" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>Festival Home & Garden showcased its new licensed Spring/Summer collection, demonstrating the breadth of opportunity licensed products can offer garden centres.</p> <p> </p> <p>Providing some of the strongest visual impact on the stand is Festival’s extensive collection of 3D garden statues.</p> <p> </p> <p>From smaller decorative pieces through to statement characters measuring around 40cm and above, the range brings familiar favourites including Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Stitch, Winnie the Pooh and other much-loved Disney characters into the outdoor décor category. Different poses, finishes and sizes give retailers plenty of scope to create engaging character-led displays.</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/ca/7e4d81a22984e71af91c71.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="467" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p>Featuring ranges including Stitch, Spidey & Friends and Toy Story, the collection incorporates notebooks, pencil cases, stickers, colouring products, artist pads and activity sets. These accessible products provide opportunities for gifting, children’s departments and impulse purchases while complementing the wider family-focused Festival Home & Garden offer.</p> <p> </p> <p>From statement outdoor decoration to accessible licensed gifting, the collection gives retailers multiple ways to introduce character brands into their Spring/Summer offer.</p> <p> </p> <p>Browse the <a title="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/1i554laaabb/external?lang=en" href="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/1i554laaabb/external?lang=en">Festival Home & Garden Spring/Summer 2027 catalogue</a>.</p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/f0/f4711a0061d33f493c0852.jpg https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/1nguskxqfa2?lang=en&rss=true With more than 20 products, Jeyes offers practical solutions for cleaning right across the garden... 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST c172abbad68712c39c4d467caf29bd36 Feature Story Blue Left <p>With more than 20 products, Jeyes offers practical solutions for cleaning right across the garden...</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/b6/85279089a1a214d264ead2.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="480" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>With more than 20 products, Jeyes offers practical solutions for cleaning right across the garden.</p> <p> </p> <p>Jeyes Classic Attach & Spray connects directly to a hose, delivering up to 20 litres of cleaning power from each 1L bottle and cleaning up to 100m².</p> <p> </p> <p>Jeyes Artificial Grass Cleaner cleans, freshens and deodorises artificial lawns, helping tackle dirt and unwanted odours while leaving a fresh fragrance.</p> <p> </p> <p>And Jeyes Pro Shot combines 5L of ready-to-use cleaner with a convenient extendable trigger – ideal for plant pots, garden tools, furniture and more.</p> <p> </p> <p>From quick everyday jobs to larger outdoor cleaning tasks, there’s a Jeyes solution ready to get to work.</p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/b6/85279089a1a214d264ead2.png https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/qe385dyhj6n?lang=en&rss=true Angro presented the vibrant, trend-led collection from XQ Footwear—a range engineered to bring style, functional performance, and strong retail margins to garden centre shelves.... 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST 0e009822c49016e2df33738af40c0702 Feature Story Orange Right <p>Angro presented the vibrant, trend-led collection from XQ Footwear—a range engineered to bring style, functional performance, and strong retail margins to garden centre shelves....</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/d9/6813b58fd7b43217d0af5f.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="512" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>For garden centre buyers, outdoor footwear needs to offer the perfect balance of practical performance and strong retail margins. At Glee, Angro showcased the latest collection from XQ Footwear—a range engineered to turn seasonal essentials into high-volume impulse sales.</p> <p> </p> <p>From garden clogs to durable rain boots, XQ Footwear combines vibrant, trendy aesthetics with the dependable quality your customers expect:</p> <ul> <li>Lightweight & Weatherproof: Premium water-repellent materials engineered for long-lasting comfort in the garden or on countryside walks.</li> <li>All-Season Range: A complete line-up featuring lightweight, unlined styles for spring and summer, alongside plush fleece-lined options for autumn and winter trade.</li> <li>Broad Family Appeal: Commercial designs and eye-catching colour palettes available across men’s, women’s, and children’s sizes.</li> </ul> <p>Designed for maximum retail impact, XQ Footwear products come with flexible display options and reliable stock availability to ensure seamless repeat orders throughout the year.</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/34/22d7df4ed395b5ee30d1ec.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="390" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>Contact us: </p> <p>Angro bv</p> <p><a href="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/f6fo6jkuqpn/external?lang=en">www.angro.nl/en</a></p> <p>T. +31 73 5478865</p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/c8/822faab59c06ba624867fe.png https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/12jmplnk422?lang=en&rss=true As buyers continue to seek fresh ideas that deliver genuine commercial value, Holiday Shop represents an opportunity that many garden centres have yet to explore... 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST 018326bcd26e1bfd2b8dcfbf61959e36 Feature Story Orange Right <p>As buyers continue to seek fresh ideas that deliver genuine commercial value, Holiday Shop represents an opportunity that many garden centres have yet to explore...</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/ac/c89f6943435661afcf9253.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="601" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>As garden centres continue to evolve into lifestyle destinations, retailers are constantly looking for new ways to increase customer spending, encourage repeat visits and create experiences that differentiate them from the competition. </p> <p> </p> <p>Across the sector, there has been a noticeable shift towards inspirational visual merchandising, with retailers using natural materials, greenery and lifestyle displays to create an engaging customer journey that encourages shoppers to explore every department. Fashion has become an increasingly important part of that journey, transforming from a simple product offer into a carefully curated retail experience.</p> <p> </p> <p>One opportunity has remained largely untapped: <strong>holiday fashion</strong>.</p> <p> </p> <p>Every year, thousands of garden centre customers book cruises, city breaks, beach holidays and UK getaways, yet very few centres provide a dedicated destination where customers can purchase clothing specifically for those trips. Holiday Shop from Klass is helping to change that.</p> <p> </p> <p>Rather than being simply another seasonal collection, Holiday Shop creates a clearly identifiable retail destination that inspires customers as they prepare for their next holiday. Featuring lightweight separates, easy-to-pack dresses, versatile jackets and travel essentials, it offers a focused shopping experience that is unique within the garden centre sector. Through strong visual merchandising, aspirational styling and destination displays, Holiday Shop encourages customers to stop, browse and imagine their next escape, creating an experience that sits naturally alongside the lifestyle environments today’s garden centres are striving to achieve.</p> <p> </p> <p>More importantly, Holiday Shop is only the beginning.</p> <p> </p> <p>It acts as the gateway to the wider Klass proposition, introducing customers to a brand that delivers stylish, wearable women’s wear throughout the year. Once customers discover Klass through Holiday Shop, they continue to shop the spring, summer, summer, autumn and winter collections, giving garden centres the confidence of investing in a long-term retail partnership rather than a seasonal promotion.</p> <p> </p> <p>The commercial opportunity is compelling. Holiday Shop generates incremental sales, encourages impulse purchases, increases average basket values and provides another reason for customers to return to store. It complements existing retail categories rather than competing with them, enhancing the overall shopping experience while delivering additional revenue.</p> <p> </p> <p>The concept has already proven its success in practice.</p> <p> </p> <p>The owners of <strong>Your Local Garden Centre</strong>, who operate four successful garden centres with Klass concessions, have experienced the positive impact Holiday Shop has had on both customer engagement and commercial performance.</p> <p> </p> <p>"At our garden centres, we're always looking for partners who enhance the overall customer experience, and Klass has done exactly that. The response from our customers has been exceptional, with many returning specifically to browse the latest collections. The quality of the product, the breadth of the range and the constant newness have given customers real confidence in the brand.</p> <p> </p> <p>The Holiday Shop has been particularly successful, creating excitement each season with stylish, wearable collections that inspire customers and encourage repeat visits. It has not only increased footfall into the fashion department but has also generated valuable additional sales across the business as customers extend their visit.</p> <p> </p> <p>The success of the partnership has led to Klass trading across all our existing sites. Their understanding of our customers, combined with strong merchandising, exceptional product and ongoing support, has made Klass an important part of our retail offer and a destination our customers genuinely enjoy visiting."</p> <p><strong>Tim Mason</strong>, Director in the Your Local Garden Centre Group</p> <p> </p> <p>As buyers continue to seek fresh ideas that deliver genuine commercial value, Holiday Shop represents an opportunity that many garden centres have yet to explore.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Contact </strong>– </p> <p>David Cohen</p> <p>Retail Director</p> <p>Mob – 07715 495967</p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/ac/c89f6943435661afcf9253.png https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/g4nsazpl05v?lang=en&rss=true Pleydell Smithyman is working with garden centres across the UK to help owners and operators unlock the full potential of their sites.... 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 BST bd4bb9fde78d47747a6eff01a3377515 Feature Story Orange Right <p><span style="font-family: 'Aptos Display', sans-serif;">Pleydell Smithyman is working with garden centres across the UK to help owners and operators unlock the full potential of their sites....</span></p> <p style="font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal; text-decoration: none; margin: 0cm; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;"><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/08/17756956998c984f10654d.jpeg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="450" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p style="font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal; text-decoration: none; margin: 0cm; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;"> </p> <p style="font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal; text-decoration: none; margin: 0cm; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: 'Aptos Display', sans-serif;">The UK garden centre sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience over recent years, but many garden <span class="x_GramE">centre</span> continue to face a challenging environment that could best be described as a “permacrisis” — a prolonged period of economic uncertainty, rising costs and changing consumer behaviour. </span></p> <p style="font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal; text-decoration: none; margin: 0cm; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;"> </p> <p style="font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal; text-decoration: none; margin: 0cm; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: 'Aptos Display', sans-serif;">Inflationary pressures, increased employment costs, energy price <span class="x_GramE">volatility</span> and wider economic concerns have all impacted consumer confidence and discretionary spending. While gardening remains a popular pastime, customers are becoming increasingly selective about where and how they spend their money, placing greater pressure on garden centres to deliver value, <span class="x_GramE">experience</span> and operational efficiency. </span></p> <p style="font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal; text-decoration: none; margin: 0cm; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;"> </p> <p style="font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal; text-decoration: none; margin: 0cm; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: 'Aptos Display', sans-serif;">As a result, many garden centre businesses are taking a fresh look at their existing sites and asking a fundamental question: how can we improve profitability from the assets we already have? </span></p> <p style="font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal; text-decoration: none; margin: 0cm; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;"> </p> <p style="font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal; text-decoration: none; margin: 0cm; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: 'Aptos Display', sans-serif;">For some, the answer lies in reviewing department performance and optimising the use of space. Traditional layouts and historic allocations of retail space are being challenged as operators seek to maximise gross profits.  This may involve resizing departments, introducing new product categories, enhancing catering offers or creating more compelling retail environments that encourage longer dwell times and increased spend.  Alongside physical changes, businesses are also examining operational processes, staffing structures and customer journeys to identify efficiencies and improve performance.  Many are also exploring opportunities for expansion, diversification and long-term development that can futureproof their businesses and strengthen their market position. </span></p> <p style="font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal; text-decoration: none; margin: 0cm; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;"> </p> <p style="font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal; text-decoration: none; margin: 0cm; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: 'Aptos Display', sans-serif;">This is where specialist expertise can make a significant difference.  Pleydell Smithyman is working with garden centres across the UK to help owners and operators unlock the full potential of their sites.  Combining strategic business consultancy with planning, design and development expertise, the team helps clients evaluate performance, identify <span class="x_GramE">opportunities</span> and implement commercially focused solutions that drive sustainable growth. </span></p> <p style="font-size: 12pt; white-space: normal; text-decoration: none; margin: 0cm; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;"> </p> <p style="white-space: normal; text-decoration: none; margin: 0cm; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display', sans-serif;">In an increasingly competitive and complex market, taking a proactive approach to business improvement has never been more important.  For many garden centres, the key to future success lies not in standing still, but in continually evolving to meet changing customer expectations and market conditions.</span></p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/3d/1db18fc900798df088cf98.jpeg https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/ze3u79vmz4w?lang=en&rss=true Grass Gains presented the Lawn Revival Kit, a complete three-step system that brings together Super Seed, Lawn Bulk Black Edition and new Lawn Hydrate in one high-value consumer proposition... 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST 196a6dc699b61cba5f1f78d7dd1e2d60 Feature Story Orange Right <p>Grass Gains presented the Lawn Revival Kit, a complete three-step system that brings together Super Seed, Lawn Bulk Black Edition and new Lawn Hydrate in one high-value consumer proposition...</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/bf/e563dab6abf75adddf5b75.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="200" height="216" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/a8/c8c5c10f1e589a9aa8b4b6.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="207" height="216" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/9c/f71201811831cfd02f7155.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="144" height="216" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p>Grass Gains presented the Lawn Revival Kit, a complete three-step system that brings together Super Seed, Lawn Bulk Black Edition and new Lawn Hydrate in one high-value consumer proposition. Instead of shoppers buying one product to tackle one symptom, the kit gives them a clear route to repair, feed and hydrate their lawn.</p> <p> </p> <p>The individual products have a combined RRP value of £52.97, with the kit positioned to retail at £39.99. That gives consumers a compelling value message while creating a premium trade-up from a single lawn-care purchase. For retailers, it is a simple boxed solution that can increase average transaction value without requiring customers to navigate several separate products.</p> <p>The Lawn Revival Kit is being offered as a WIGIG "When It’s Gone, It’s Gone" opportunity, making Glee the ideal time to discuss availability and secure stock while it lasts.</p> <p> </p> <p>It also sits behind a wider Grass Gains strategy, professional formulations made easy for ordinary gardeners, supported by strong in-store POS, retailer-ready social content and consumer video engagement.</p> <p> </p> <p>For buyers who want fewer “me-too” lines and more products with a clear reason to buy, this is one to see before leaving the show.</p> <p> </p> <p>Visit Grass Gains, Stand 20J30.<br>Contact: <a href="mailto:sales@grassgains.co.uk">sales@grassgains.co.uk</a> | +44 (0)1933 825778</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/ne434ps8eyr/external?lang=en">Grass Gains</a></p> <p><a href="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/b2xf15yo3k9/external?lang=en">Glee Info Grass Gains</a></p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/bf/e563dab6abf75adddf5b75.png https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/1e8eq2jn681?lang=en&rss=true From tactile textures to statement shapes, elho brought two new design-led collections to Glee, giving retailers fresh opportunities to tap into the continued popularity of houseplants and nature-inspired interiors... 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST a469dd952257c0e08d4f391ef40cf68e Feature Story Orange Right <p>From tactile textures to statement shapes, elho brought two new design-led collections to Glee, giving retailers fresh opportunities to tap into the continued popularity of houseplants and nature-inspired interiors...</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/93/0859661564206f92a6e5c8.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="403" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>From tactile textures to statement shapes, elho brought two new design-led collections to Glee, giving retailers fresh opportunities to tap into the continued popularity of houseplants and nature-inspired interiors.</p> <p> </p> <p>Making its trade show debut is dune, a contemporary collection inspired by the soft contours of windswept dunes. Its beautifully textured finish and warm, neutral palette have been designed to complement current interior trends while allowing greenery to take centre stage.</p> <p> </p> <p>Available in warm anthracite, mushroom beige and linen white, with sizes ranging from 14cm to 30cm, dune offers plenty of scope for coordinated displays, from smaller pots for shelves and desks to larger sizes for statement houseplants.</p> <p> </p> <p><img align="right" src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/f0/f4dc889524889165d29c26.jpg" style="margin: 10px;" width="300" height="450" hspace="10" vspace="10" alt="">Also taking centre stage at Glee was niva, elho’s distinctive new indoor collection designed to turn houseplants into a real interior feature. Combining contemporary styling with the practicality consumers expect from elho, niva offers retailers another way to appeal to shoppers increasingly treating plant pots as part of their wider home décor.</p> <p> </p> <p>Together, the two collections demonstrate the breadth of elho’s growing indoor offer, combining accessible design, on-trend styling and the brand’s longstanding commitment to sustainability.</p> <p> </p> <p>Retailers will be able to see dune and niva styled within elho’s immersive merchandising concepts, alongside the brand’s wider 2026/27 innovations.</p> <p> </p> <p>For more information, visit <a href="applewebdata://258FFECE-1E2D-43CF-A4B3-96A640AAB2AA/elho.com/en/for-business">elho.com/en/for-business</a>.</p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/08/e9de0ae4037af35b3ce8ab.jpg https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/13e3fg6192c?lang=en&rss=true It was time to celebrate the very best in garden centre food, hospitality and food retail at lunchtime on the second day of Glee, as the winners of GTN's Greatest Garden Centre Restaurant and Food Hall Awards were announced and presented with their certificates... 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST 1a6769520164041ae831f7126c554651 Right Side Articles Cover <p>It was time to celebrate the very best in garden centre food, hospitality and food retail at lunchtime on the second day of Glee, as the winners of GTN's Greatest Garden Centre Restaurant and Food Hall Awards were announced and presented with their certificates...</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/9c/9fd171cf8f8249569d8fe7.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="331" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>It was time to celebrate the very best in garden centre food, hospitality and food retail at lunchtime on the second day of Glee.</p> <p> </p> <p>The winners of GTN's Greatest Garden Centre Restaurant and Food Hall Awards were announced and presented with their certificates.</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/05/b979a457ddb50966dae3d9.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="406" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p><strong>The Greatest Tantalising Garden Centre Menu 2026 – judged from entries submitted</strong></p> <p>Gold – Pughs Garden Kitchen Abergavenny</p> <p>Silver – The Fairview Gardener</p> <p>Bronze – Baytree Garden Centre</p> <p>Bronze - Woodbank Garden Centre & Nurseries</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/55/45a0950ed5c58e8b6754c3.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="393" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p><strong>The Greatest Food Hall Team 2026 – customer votes</strong></p> <p>Gold – Pughs Radyr</p> <p>Silver – Walkers Nurseries & Garden Centre</p> <p>Bronze – Longacres Bagshot</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/46/41d2e7cb19f3bac261b004.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="312" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p><strong>The Greatest Restaurant Team 2026 – customer votes</strong></p> <p>Gold - Hamstreet Garden Centre</p> <p>Silver – Charlecote Garden Centre</p> <p>Bronze – Monkton Elm Garden Centre</p> <p>Bronze – The Fairview Gardener</p> <p>Bronze – Woodbank Garden Centre & Nurseries</p> <p>Highly Commended – Canterbury Garden Centre</p> <p>Highly Commended – Trioscape</p> <p>Highly Commended – Tenterden Garden Centre</p> <p>Highly Commended – Folkestone Garden Centre</p> <p>Highly Commended – Walkers Nurseries & Garden Centre</p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/9c/9fd171cf8f8249569d8fe7.jpg Click here to see full list of winners and pictures https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/1q0jphct7fe?lang=en&rss=true Ground-breaking new garden and pet products have been confirmed as the winners of the coveted Glee New Product Awards 2026, run in association with GTN. The Overall Best Glee New Product went to Kent & Stowe Landshaper K Shock Shovel from Westland Horticulture... 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST 852bc054509deddc89a116f78892d6c6 Right Side Articles Cover <p>Ground-breaking new garden and pet products have been confirmed as the winners of the coveted Glee New Product Awards 2026, run in association with GTN. The Overall Best Glee New Product went to Kent & Stowe Landshaper K Shock Shovel  from Westland Horticulture...</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/ca/322ea6f8f6b6bc002651f3.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="385" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>Ground-breaking new garden and pet products have been confirmed as the winners of the coveted Glee New Product Awards 2026, run in association with GTN. The Overall Best Glee New Product went to Kent & Stowe Landshaper K Shock Shovel  from Westland Horticulture.</p> <p> </p> <p>The winning products were chosen by an expert panel of judges representing independent and multiple retailers, consumer gardening media and trade media.</p> <p> </p> <p>After initial judging of the new products entered, the judges selected finalists in each category. Then those finalists had the opportunity to meet the judges, answer questions and make a pitch to be chosen as the winner.</p> <p> </p> <p>Glee 2026 – New Product Award Winners</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/3b/bd66eba2639240648a6567.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="419" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p><strong>Garden Decoration</strong></p> <p><strong>Winner: Elementa Water Features – Meadow View Stone</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/6e/b955edb08761cceb2a1652.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="459" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></strong></p> <p><strong>Growing Materials</strong></p> <p><strong>Winner:</strong> <strong>Kelp Shot 1L – TerraMara</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/1d/54bbcf25d7de08bc82a56b.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="503" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></strong></p> <p><strong>Growing Accessories</strong></p> <p><strong>Winner:</strong> <strong>Potting Mat – Creative Products</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/de/0b22b854792c85f1aef270.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="464" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></strong></p> <p><strong>Growing Containers</strong></p> <p><strong>Winner:</strong> <strong>75cm Corten Effect Cylinder – Rago Planters</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong> <img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/b9/97547c510fcd433f2b752d.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="435" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></strong></p> <p><strong>Retail Services</strong></p> <p><strong>Winner:</strong> <strong>ElectRoad EV charging – ElectRoad</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/ce/52ddf1a791fd6dc5c834f1.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="435" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></strong></p> <p><strong>Tools & Machinery</strong></p> <p><strong>Winner:</strong> <strong>Kent & Stowe Landshaper K Shock Shovel – Westland Horticulture</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/76/48fc04f0132f20c6ee4a1a.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="430" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></strong></p> <p><strong>Wild Bird Care</strong></p> <p><strong>Winner:</strong> <strong>Dried Calciworms – AgriGrub</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/de/6b53fe61d5e1e6a82818f1.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="461" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></strong></p> <p><strong>Pets</strong></p> <p><strong>Winner:</strong> <strong>Sam's Field Goose with Sweet Potatoes & Spinach – Sam's Field</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/3b/f063c03c8b84f160b7c4c7.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="464" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></strong></p> <p><strong>Plants Seeds & Bulbs</strong></p> <p><strong>Winner:</strong> <strong>Sedum Seduction La Vie En Rose – Darby Nursery Stock</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/b7/5b0d70479f90e56ddb8271.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="402" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></strong></p> <p><strong>National Garden Scheme Centenary</strong></p> <p><strong>Winner:</strong> <strong>NGS Dahlia Border Collection – Taylors Bulbs</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/40/a3effda2b0cd965b3fdd5c.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="492" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></strong></p> <p><strong>Landscape</strong></p> <p><strong>Winner:</strong> <strong>Bamboo Fencing – Lows</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/36/4edfcf3cc853ca29cb7c4a.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="624" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></strong></p> <p><strong>Home & Garden Improvements (DIY)</strong></p> <p><strong>Winner:</strong> <strong>WD-40 Specialist® Bio Lubricant Multi-Use – WD-40 Company</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/fa/2da278480935bceba1a4c0.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="482" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></strong></p> <p><strong>Home and Fashion</strong></p> <p><strong>Winner:</strong> <strong>Night Lark® Plain Dye Coverless Duvet Set-Dusky rose – Nightlark</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/fe/358593949d131400f3819f.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="465" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></strong></p> <p><strong>Gifts</strong></p> <p><strong>Winner:</strong> <strong>Apollo Adult Xmas Tree Display (171 pairs)  – Angro BV</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/f4/6550ad7a187de0b39ee3e5.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="423" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></strong></p> <p><strong>Food & Drink</strong></p> <p><strong>Winner:</strong> <strong>Datekin Wheat & Bran Date Cake – Datekin </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/7a/2cdf4490a2f4b2adc92da3.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="418" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></strong></p> <p><strong>Leisure & Entertaining</strong></p> <p><strong>Winner:</strong> <strong>Sahara Outdoor Kitchen – Sahara </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/04/980f853b5d53a8d45c2721.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="457" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></strong></p> <p><strong>The Andy Bunker Best of British Award</strong></p> <p><strong>Winner: Apple Legacy – Frank P Matthews </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/d6/d283b522029a6fe0bf6f7f.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="372" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></strong></p> <p><strong>The Glee Sustainability Award</strong></p> <p><strong>Winner: Eco Slow-Feeding Ramial Mulch – Eco Crops</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/61/9ea91eb0f6078f2857be41.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="520" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></strong></p> <p><strong>The Glee New Product of the Year</strong></p> <p><strong>Winner: Kent & Stowe Landshaper K Shock Shovel – Westland Horticulture </strong></p> <p> </p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/ca/322ea6f8f6b6bc002651f3.jpg https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/yvxvzrb32bp?lang=en&rss=true The Glee New Product Award judges worked long into the night on Monday to pick out their shortlisted products from the 300+ entered at this year's Glee New Product Showcase in Hall 17... The exhibitors with shortlisted products pitched their product to the judges at the New Product Showcase. 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST 8dd3352593d6d5d88e0729ab675e0a56 Right Side Articles Cover <p>The Glee New Product Award judges worked long into the night on Monday to pick out their shortlisted products from the 300+ entered at this year's Glee New Product Showcase in Hall 17...</p> <p><strong>The exhibitors with shortlisted products pitched their product to the judges at the New Product Showcase.</strong></p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/7d/bbca6bb42f8e19cb33210a.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="344" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>The Glee New Product Award judges worked long into the night on Monday to pick out their shortlisted products from the 300+ entered at this year's Glee New Product Showcase in Hall 17.</p> <p> </p> <p>The exhibitors with shortlisted products pitched their product to the judges at the Showcase during the day on Tuesday.</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/25/8bdfa1440c82a166269de8.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="452" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p><strong>The judges</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Garden Decoration</strong></p> <p>Elementa Water Features  – Meadow View Stone (18C10-D11)</p> <p>Rain Catcher Rust Spiral – Fallen Fruits By Esschert Design (18D10-E11)</p> <p>Vail Water Feature – Altico (19A10-C11)</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Growing Materials</strong></p> <p>Eco Slow-Feeding Ramial Mulch – Eco Crops (17A62)</p> <p>Grass Gains - Lawn Hydrate – Grass Gains  (20J30)</p> <p>Kelp Shot 1L – TerraMara (20G56)</p> <p>Nourish & Bloom Handy Pack – Sipcam Home and Garden (17A50-B51)</p> <p>Vitax Water Less – Vitax  (18D40-E41)</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Growing Accessories</strong></p> <p>ClipGlove Kate Merritt Collection – Treadstone Products (20G41)</p> <p>Kent & Stowe Sure & Warm Gloves – Westland Horticulture (19C10-E11)</p> <p>Potting Mat – Creative Products (20F30-G31)</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Growing Containers</strong></p> <p>75cm Corten Effect Cylinder – Rago Planters (17B12)</p> <p>NAVIO Color 20 Sand Brown – Hob Creations GmbH (17A81)</p> <p>Orbis Mini-Pond – J&K Aquatics / Velda (20K66)</p> <p>Rustic Bench – Rago Planters (17B12)</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Retail Services</strong></p> <p>ElectRoad EV charging – ElectRoad (17J53)</p> <p>Kent & Stowe Landshaper Display – Westland Horticulture  (19C10-E11)</p> <p>Unwins Little Growers display  – Westland Horticulture  (19C10-E11)</p> <p>Unwins Wildflowers Display – Westland Horticulture  (19C10-E11)</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Tools & Machinery</strong></p> <p>Bulldozer Twist & Grip Dustpan and Brush – Charles Bentley and Son (19E40-G41)</p> <p>GOAT O1200 LiDAR PRO Robot Mower – JDM Products  (19H40-18A41)</p> <p>Hydro Jet – Creative Products (20F30-G31)</p> <p>Kent & Stowe Landshaper tools – Westland Horticulture  (19C10-E11)</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Wild Bird Care</strong></p> <p>CJ Wildlife Protector Denton Nest Box – CJ Wildlife (18E54-17A55)</p> <p>Dried Calciworms – AgriGrub (18B84)</p> <p>RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch Blend – Fallen Fruits By Esschert Design (18D10-E11)</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Pets</strong></p> <p>Meat Sausages – Bear's Kitchen Natural Dog Treats (20J77)</p> <p>Sam's Field Goose with Sweet Potatoes & Spinach – Sam's Field (20H76)</p> <p>Treat Ball – Creative Products (20F30-G31)</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Plants Seeds & Bulbs</strong></p> <p>Cercis griffithii Blue Lagoon – Branded Garden Products (20J22)</p> <p>Franchi Vintage 1928 Flower Range – Franchi Seeds 1783 (20G54)</p> <p>Hydrangea paniculata Groundbreaker® Ruby – Branded Garden Products (20J22)</p> <p>Sedum Seduction La Vie En Rose – Darby Nursery Stock (GH61)</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>National Garden Scheme Centenary</strong></p> <p>3D Orb Garden Stake Collection - Set of 4 – L V Bespoke (20J40)</p> <p>Apple Legacy™ – Frank P Matthews (GH71)</p> <p>NGS Dahlia Border Collection – Taylors Bulbs (19G50-H51)</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Landscape</strong></p> <p>Bamboo Fencing – Lows (6H30-J31)</p> <p>Eco Ramial Chipped Willow Mulch –  Eco Crops (17A62)</p> <p>Rydal Pergola Seat – Zest Outdoor Living (20E10-F11)</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Home & Garden Improvements (DIY)</strong></p> <p>Andersons Repair Shop Spinner Stand – Andersons/Mulch (18A50-B51)</p> <p>Jeyes Attach & Spray – Jeyes (19H54)</p> <p>WD-40 Specialist® Bio Lubricant Multi-Use – WD-40 Company (19E04)</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Home</strong></p> <p>Angro Xmas Clog – Angro (20G46-H47)</p> <p>Night Lark® Plain Dye Coverless Duvet Set-Dusky rose – Nightlark (18E80)</p> <p>Night Lark® Soft Weave Coverless Duvet Set- Olive – Nightlark (18E80)</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Gifts</strong></p> <p>Apollo Adult Xmas Tree Display (171 pairs) – Angro BV (20G46-H47)</p> <p>Candle Craft – Creative Products  (20F30-G31)</p> <p>Hort House Orchid gift box – The Horti House (20D40)</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Food & Drink</strong></p> <p>AdHoc i.Mill Electric Coffee Grinder – DK Household Brands  (17B60)</p> <p>Datekin Wheat & Bran Date Cake – Datekin (17C32)</p> <p>Rum Darkspice – Moody Rum -(17G15)</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Leisure & Entertaining</strong></p> <p>Doori – DOORI - 20B01</p> <p>Elevate Fire Pit & Grill – GRDN living (20C15)</p> <p>Sahara Outdoor Kitchen – Sahara (17A10-B11)</p> <p>Small Gondola Pod - 6 Seater Garden Pod – The Bin Box (20K20)</p> <p>Zest Lily Chairs and Side Table Set – Zest Outdoor Living (20E10-F11)</p> <p> </p> <p>See gallery of pictures from product pitching below...</p> <p> </p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/46/daa7c6701ecc42fda2a8f9.jpg See the shortlisted products and pictures from product pitching https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/ukxztqhdi5q?lang=en&rss=true Glee 2026 took shape on build-up day as exhibitors put the finishing touches to their stands in halls 17, 18,19 and 20 of the NEC. We 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)... 06 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST d9795fe1d8bde13cd1da0746cbbe1f4a Right Side Articles Cover <p>Glee 2026 took shape on build-up day as exhibitors put the finishing touches to their stands in halls 17, 18,19 and 20 of the NEC. We 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)...</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/d8/e4562168b6672113041a66.jpeg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="416" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>Glee 2026 took shape on build-up day as exhibitors put the finishing touches to their stands in halls 17, 18,19 and 20 of the NEC. We 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)...</p> <p> </p> <p>See the picture gallery below...</p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/c3/018312d56717b9688ad579.jpeg Click here to see the picture gallery https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/zegw02j4158?lang=en&rss=true As food and hospitality continue to reshape the future of modern garden retail, Glee 2026 has announced a major evolution of its food offering with the introduction of two brand-new dedicated sectors for 2026 – Food Hall and Food & Beverage... 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 BST 4661e0ddc954fab2df81c9ee1c4572f6 Right Side Articles Cover <p>As food and hospitality continue to reshape the future of modern garden retail, Glee 2026 has announced a major evolution of its food offering with the introduction of two brand-new dedicated sectors for 2026 – Food Hall and Food & Beverage...</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/40/3ad6775e4cb189515be883.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="530" height="354" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>As food and hospitality continue to reshape the future of modern garden retail, Glee 2026 has announced a major evolution of its food offering with the introduction of two brand-new dedicated sectors for 2026 – Food Hall and Food & Beverage.</p> <p> </p> <p>Taking place from 8th – 10th September 2026 at the NEC Birmingham, the UK’s leading garden retail trade exhibition is responding directly to the changing commercial landscape of the industry, recognising that food is no longer simply an additional category within garden retail. Instead, it is now one of its most significant growth drivers.</p> <p> </p> <p>The move comes at a time when food and hospitality are becoming increasingly central to the success of modern garden retail businesses. According to the HTA, catering is now the second-largest category by turnover within UK garden centres, accounting for an average of 17% of total turnover across the sector between 2022 and 2024, with some leading operators reporting figures as high as 30%.</p> <p> </p> <p>This growth shows little sign of slowing. Recent HTA market insight revealed that cafés, restaurants, catering and food retail within garden centres increased turnover by 15% year-on-year, whilst garden centre cafés and restaurants are now estimated to attract around 148 million visits annually across the UK.</p> <p> </p> <p>The Garden Centre Association has also consistently highlighted the important role that cafés, restaurants and food retail now play in driving footfall, increasing dwell time and supporting commercial resilience, particularly during periods when weather conditions impact traditional gardening sales.</p> <p> </p> <p>Recognising the scale and diversity of these opportunities, Glee has evolved its food proposition for 2026 with the creation of two standalone sectors that better reflect the distinct needs of buyers, suppliers and operators working across both speciality retail and hospitality operations.</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/ee/dd7aac2741b7a1d66eafca.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="530" height="348" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p><strong>Introducing Food Hall</strong></p> <p>Designed to celebrate the growing influence of premium food and drink within garden retail, Food Hall will bring together brands and producers across 11 specialist sub-categories, including chocolate and confectionery, hot drinks, snacks, wine, beer and spirits, artisanal foods, soft drinks, fresh produce, frozen food solutions, and condiments, oils and preserves.</p> <p> </p> <p>The new destination acknowledges the increasingly important role that food halls, farm shop-style retailing and premium gifting now play within modern garden centres, many of which are evolving into full lifestyle destinations rather than purely horticultural retail environments. Positioned at a crucial point in the retail buying calendar, Food Hall will provide buyers with the opportunity to source new products, discover emerging brands and finalise seasonal ranges ahead of the important autumn and Christmas trading period.</p> <p> </p> <p>Exhibitors already confirmed within Food Hall include Beanworks Coffee Roasters, Datekins, Birchall Tea, Farmhouse Biscuits, Easy Joe Coffee Roasters, Blue Cap Coffee and Smoked Bishop.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Food & Beverage – supporting the hospitality boom</strong></p> <p>Alongside Food Hall, Glee 2026 will also debut a dedicated Food & Beverage sector focused specifically on the operational and hospitality side of garden retail.</p> <p> </p> <p>As hospitality becomes increasingly central to the success of many garden retail businesses, retailers are actively seeking specialist suppliers capable of supporting everything from new café concepts and kitchen refurbishments through to drinks solutions and customer experience enhancements.  The new Food & Beverage sector – which will cover seven specialist sub-categories – Catering Equipment & Suppliers, Café & Restaurant Design, Catering Services, Cooking & Dining, Kitchen Equipment, Drinks Equipment and Catering Vendors - will place these suppliers directly in front of owner-operators, catering managers, hospitality teams and buying groups actively investing in future growth.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Europe’s biggest buying moment</strong></p> <p>The launch of the two new sectors also comes as Glee 2026 prepares to co-locate once again with Autumn Fair 2026 on 8th and 9th September, together creating what is set to become Europe’s biggest buying moment for the second half of the retail calendar.</p> <p> </p> <p>By bringing together buyers from garden retail, home, gift, lifestyle, food and hospitality under one roof, the co-location creates unrivalled commercial opportunities for exhibitors whilst enabling retailers to source across multiple complementary categories within a single visit.</p> <p> </p> <p>For brands operating within food, drink and hospitality, the combined audience represents a particularly compelling opportunity, extending reach beyond traditional garden retail into wider destination retail, gifting and lifestyle sectors.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>A show floor shaped by the changing market</strong></p> <p>Matthew Mein, Event Director for Glee 2026 and Autumn Fair said: “The way garden retailers approach food and hospitality has changed dramatically in recent years. What was once considered an added extra has become a major commercial driver for many businesses, influencing everything from footfall and dwell time through to customer loyalty and overall revenue.  At the same time, these categories have become far more sophisticated and diverse. Retailers are not only expanding speciality food and drink ranges; they are also investing heavily into cafés, restaurants and wider hospitality experiences that rival premium lifestyle destinations and farm shops.</p> <p> </p> <p>“That shift is exactly why we’ve evolved the offering at Glee for 2026. By introducing dedicated Food Hall and Food & Beverage sectors, we’re creating clearer destinations that better reflect how buyers source products, services and solutions for very different parts of their businesses.  It also allows us to curate a much stronger experience for both exhibitors and visitors. Buyers will be able to navigate the sectors far more intuitively, discover specialist suppliers more easily and explore opportunities tailored specifically to their commercial objectives.  When combined with the co-location alongside Autumn Fair, it creates an incredibly powerful buying environment that brings together the worlds of garden retail, hospitality, home, gift and lifestyle at exactly the right point in the buying calendar.”</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Take your place at the table</strong></p> <p>If you would like to be part of the new Food Hall or Food & Beverage sectors at Glee 2026, visit <a href="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/1gm1s857yz9/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.gleebirmingham.com</a> or call +44 (0)203 3545 9752 to book your stand.</p> <p> </p> <p>Visitor registration is also now officially open, giving buyers the opportunity to secure their free ticket to what promises to be Europe’s biggest buying moment for the second half of the retail year. Register today and start planning your visit.</p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/d4/d26ed0fcbdc5973175c63d.png https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/14uixv9kmxb?lang=en&rss=true Steep & Sprout, an innovative Shropshire-made plant tea from LOHAS Fertiliser, has been named the winner of the 2026 GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund, securing a package of funding and industry support designed to accelerate the product’s journey into the garden retail market. The winner was officially unveiled on the first day at Glee... 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST 94d9ceb7fca895d47029a9d7e6088663 Right Side Articles Cover <p>Steep & Sprout, an innovative Shropshire-made plant tea from LOHAS Fertiliser, has been named the winner of the 2026 GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund, securing a package of funding and industry support designed to accelerate the product’s journey into the garden retail market. The winner was officially unveiled on the first day at Glee...</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/6a/a02b72384fdc7fd267f45d.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="599" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>Steep & Sprout, an innovative Shropshire-made plant tea from LOHAS Fertiliser, has been named the winner of the 2026 GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund, securing a package of funding and industry support designed to accelerate the product’s journey into the garden retail market. The winner was officially unveiled on the first day at Glee.</p> <p> </p> <p>Taking a fresh approach to plant feeding, Steep & Sprout combines organically derived nutrients from domestically produced resources, such as poultry manure with LOHAS Fertiliser’s proprietary patented enzyme technology, delivered through a simple 100% biodegradable and compostable ‘tea bag’ format.</p> <p> </p> <p>The system is designed to make feeding plants straightforward for gardeners whilst tackling some much bigger environmental challenges. Its biological formulation helps stabilise organic nutrients and supports more efficient natural nutrient uptake by plants, reducing the rapid leaching and run-off associated with some conventional feeding methods.</p> <p> </p> <p>Made in Shropshire within the Severn catchment, Steep & Sprout combines local production with a strong environmental focus, helping plants access nutrients efficiently while reducing the potential for nutrient loss into surrounding waterways.</p> <p> </p> <p>Retailing at £7.99, the product has been developed as an accessible and easy-to-understand alternative to traditional liquid plant feeds. Gardeners simply steep the product to create a nutrient-rich plant tea, with the compostable delivery system helping to eliminate the packaging and product waste traditionally associated with plant feeding.</p> <p> </p> <p>Talking about the win, Lian Lin, Co-Founder of LOHAS Fertiliser, said: "We are absolutely thrilled to win the 2026 GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund. Our goal with Steep & Sprout was simple: create an effective, zero-waste plant food that simplifies plant care for everyday gardeners while actively protecting our waterways. We are excited to work alongside GIMA to bring this Shropshire-made innovation to garden centres across the UK.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Backing the next generation of garden innovation</strong></p> <p>The GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund was created to identify and support the next generation of garden industry innovation, helping emerging businesses and new product concepts overcome some of the barriers associated with bringing an idea successfully to market.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Steep & Sprout impressed the judging panel with the way it brings together product innovation, commercial potential and sustainability within one highly accessible consumer proposition.</p> <p> </p> <p>Martin Ward, Director of GIMA, said: “Steep & Sprout really caught the judges’ attention because it takes something familiar - feeding plants - and completely rethinks how it can be done. It is simple for the consumer to understand and can easily be adopted into consumer regular habits of brewing a tea for themselves and for their beloved plants.</p> <p> </p> <p>“What also impressed us was the commercial potential. LOHAS Fertiliser has created a product that feels relevant to the way people want to garden today, is easy to use, lower waste and with sustainability built into the proposition rather than added as an afterthought. That combination of innovation, usability and retail opportunity is exactly what the GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund was created to support.”</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Support to accelerate growth</strong></p> <p>As the latest recipient of the GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund, LOHAS Fertiliser will receive an extensive package of support to help fast-track the next stage of its development.</p> <p> </p> <p>The prize includes free exhibition space at Glee, the UK’s leading garden retail trade show, together with up to £4,000 of tailored support which can be used across areas including design, development, consultancy, manufacturing or marketing.</p> <p> </p> <p>LOHAS Fertiliser will also benefit from a free half-page advertisement in the GIMA New Product Digest, twelve months of complimentary GIMA membership, one year’s ACID (Anti Copying in Design) membership and ongoing PR support.</p> <p> </p> <p>For LOHAS Fertiliser, the award represents an opportunity not simply to build awareness of Steep & Sprout, but to demonstrate how a new generation of plant nutrition products can combine strong commercial potential with a more circular and environmentally responsible approach.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Find out more</strong></p> <p>Discover more about LOHAS Fertiliser and Steep & Sprout at lohasfertiliser.co.uk.</p> <p>For more information about the GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund, visit <a href="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/1patrzkj2e5/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.gima.org.uk</a></p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/6a/a02b72384fdc7fd267f45d.png https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/1eghhulxltv?lang=en&rss=true Day Three at Autumn Fair saw the buying landscape expand as Glee opened its doors, bringing home, gift, fashion, garden, outdoor living and lifestyle together at the NEC and giving retailers the chance to explore new categories, discover different suppliers and find products that can work across multiple retail environments... 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST e77fd70c24839562c19e0f08bfd5b254 Right Side Articles Cover <p>Day Three at Autumn Fair saw the buying landscape expand as Glee opened its doors, bringing home, gift, fashion, garden, outdoor living and lifestyle together at the NEC and giving retailers the chance to explore new categories, discover different suppliers and find products that can work across multiple retail environments...</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/7b/b0c015700f5c4ea36505e8.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="400" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>Day Three at Autumn Fair saw the buying landscape expand as Glee opened its doors, bringing home, gift, fashion, garden, outdoor living and lifestyle together at the NEC and giving retailers the chance to explore new categories, discover different suppliers and find products that can work across multiple retail environments.</p> <p> </p> <p>Buyers from John Lewis, Next, Debenhams, TJX Europe, Lark London, Amazon, IKEA, Argos, Sainsburys, Morleys, Creaseys, Scribbler, Mamas & Papas, Joules, Robert Dyas, QVC, Costco, Mountain Warehouse, Ulster Stores, Merlin Entertainments, Waitrose, Fishpools, McElhinneys, The Range, ZSL, Graham and Green, Royal Shakespeare Company, Hobbycraft, F Hinds, Paper Tiger, Wilkies, British Museum, National Museum Wales, Blue Diamond, B&Q, and a host of garden centres including British Garden Centres, Dobbies, Ashvale Garden Centre, Haskins Garden Centres, Tates of Sussex Garden Centres, and Ransoms Garden Centre, were present across the show floors.</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/69/79736be188308801730179.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="400" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p><strong>One trip, multiple buying opportunities</strong></p> <p>For buyers and exhibitors alike, the arrival of Glee was one of the day’s major talking points, with the co-location creating a broader audience and opening up opportunities beyond traditional buying remits.</p> <p> </p> <p>Malini Atwal, Founder of home and interiors brand Malini said, “We’ve been exhibiting at Autumn Fair for around 35 years, and over that time the whole nature of the show has changed and evolved. I’m really excited about Glee joining Autumn Fair because it’s bringing a different type of buyer into the show, including more garden centres. It feels like a breath of fresh air and brings something different to the event. It’s always good to keep evolving. We’ve had a good response to the new collection and have seen a mix of both existing and new customers, which has been really positive.”</p> <p> </p> <p>For fashion brands, that crossover was already translating into new business. Luisa Nicks, Sales Manager at Weird Fish said, “Having Glee alongside Autumn Fair has been really beneficial too. We’ve seen a noticeable difference today with Glee opening and it’s given us the opportunity to meet an even broader mix of buyers. We’ve met lots of independent retailers, but also department stores and garden centres, alongside dedicated fashion buyers, so there’s been a really good mixture.”</p> <p> </p> <p>Juls Dawson, Distributor for Tretorn, similarly highlighted the opportunity to reach retailers outside the brand’s traditional fashion audience. “What has been particularly interesting is meeting buyers who weren’t necessarily coming to the show looking for clothing. We’ve had people from gift shops, lifestyle stores and interiors businesses who have seen the collection and thought, ‘Actually, I could see these raincoats working in our stores.’ That’s opened the brand up to retailers we wouldn’t normally meet through the traditional fashion shows.”</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Buyers embrace discovery beyond their usual categories</strong></p> <p>That appetite for discovery was echoed by buyers on the show floor. Alison Emery, Founder of Melody Joan Jewellery & Gifts, came specifically looking for new independent and family-owned brands, while also sourcing Christmas top-ups and looking ahead to Spring/Summer. “We currently have 13 brands in our shop and I’d say I discovered at least 10 of them through Autumn Fair and Spring Fair. For me, choosing a supplier isn’t just about the product; I want to understand the story behind the brand and how it was founded. It’s a partnership, and coming to a trade show means you can meet the people behind the businesses, see and feel the products and understand the quality for yourself.”</p> <p> </p> <p>For Richard Aylert at Northwest Greetings, the ability to discover something unexpected remains one of the key reasons to attend a physical trade show. “I come to Autumn Fair for a purpose, and that purpose is because you never know if that next big thing will be here. I’ve found it quite exhilarating, with a lot of energised salespeople who are excited about their products. We’re finding a lot more people invested in their brand, and that helps sell the brand to us. Once you know about their story, it helps you in your store sell theirs.”</p> <p> </p> <p>The value of face-to-face discovery was also central to the Buying & Beyond session on the Counter Talks Stage, which explored how retailers can stay ahead in an increasingly data- and algorithm-led world. The discussion highlighted the importance of looking beyond what algorithms serve up, with curiosity, instinct and human connection remaining vital to discovering something genuinely different. While technology can help retailers find answers quickly, getting out from behind the screen, seeing products in person and exploring beyond familiar categories can open up new ideas and opportunities.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>International reach and new routes to market</strong></p> <p>The wider audience also created opportunities for brands to reach beyond their usual customer base, both geographically and by category. Juls Dawson of Tretorn said, “We’ve seen visitors from right across the UK and Ireland, so it certainly doesn’t feel like a regional show. There’s a real breadth in both where the buyers are coming from and the types of retailers we’re meeting, and for us that ability to reach beyond our usual fashion audience has been really valuable.”</p> <p> </p> <p>For first-time Autumn Fair exhibitor Jiggly Bitz, the breadth of opportunity went even further. Chairman Bijan Fouladgar said, “We’ve written orders and had conversations with some really significant buyers, including Blue Diamond, as well as major garden centre groups and retailers. We’ve also met lots of independent stores, which has been fantastic. The international interest has been a real surprise too. We’ve had interest from a retailer from Finland with around 70 stores, as well as buyers from Australia and Lebanon. I really didn’t expect that breadth of interest when we came here.”</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Making every buying trip work harder</strong></p> <p>For buyers, the practical benefit of the co-location has been just as important as the commercial opportunity. Richard Aylert added, “To have Autumn Fair and Glee combined, from my aspect, it saves time and money. It’s one hotel, one journey and just one day out of my office. I purposely stayed over so I could see Glee, because you just don’t know who’s in there and what they may have to offer.”</p> <p> </p> <p>That sentiment was echoed by Carole Lambert of Bayliss & Booth, who described Autumn Fair and Spring Fair as “a great pause point in the year and a focus to meet new companies and catch up with the existing ones,” adding: “Great buzz. Looking forward to going into Glee.”</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/c3/fc2c553caf1f254bea69f4.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="400" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>New ideas for the season ahead</strong></p> <p>Alongside the expanded buying floor, Day Three’s content programme explored how retailers can identify opportunities in a rapidly changing market. Faire’s Elyse McAvoy shared research highlighting growth in independent retail across locations including Sheffield, Cardiff, York, Liverpool, Lewes and Dorchester, with books, accessories, home décor and food and drink among the categories showing growth. Faire's research also found that shoppers spent an average of 38.8 additional minutes in store and £61.10 more per visit in environments designed around its “Perfect Shop Formula”.</p> <p> </p> <p>She said, “Shops are unique places for retailers to play with atmosphere that e-commerce can’t recreate. Independent retailers have a great opportunity to do something different. Not having a template that’s rolled out everywhere, that can be unique to you, your location and your customer is vital.”</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/9a/6f84aee5afda3d45827d05.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="400" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p><strong>Pitch Live puts emerging brands in the spotlight</strong></p> <p>Pitch Live – Kids, Toy, Play & Clothing also gave three emerging brands the opportunity to present their products directly to a panel of retail experts, with Fable & Bear, Tawny Owl Wood and Jiggly Bitz showcasing products ranging from organic cotton childrenswear and inclusive books to plant-based 3D-printed toys. Jiggly Bitz was named the winner, following an already successful debut at Autumn Fair that saw the business secure new orders and international buyer interest.</p> <p> </p> <p>Elizabeth Fouladgar said, “This is the biggest win we could ever have hoped for as a start-up company. We didn’t expect it at all, and it was very intense, but we got through it in the end. It’s been overwhelming, and I’m so thankful to see all the hard work we’ve put in actually pay off. Pitch Live is nerve-wracking, but the feedback from the judges is really, really useful. They’re serious business judges, so to have their feedback, as well as the prize, is something we can really take advantage of now.”</p> <p> </p> <p>Matthew Mein, Event Director at Autumn Fair & Glee said, “What we’ve seen today is exactly why bringing Autumn Fair and Glee together makes so much sense. Retail boundaries are disappearing and buyers are increasingly looking across categories for products that can work in different environments, whether that’s home and garden, fashion and lifestyle, or gift and food. The feedback from both buyers and exhibitors has been incredibly encouraging, with brands meeting new types of customers and buyers discovering products they may not have come looking for. The beauty of the co-location is that it gives retailers the opportunity to expand what they buy, while making one trip work harder. That’s a really powerful combination.”</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>The high street remains part of the conversation</strong></p> <p>The 90-minute free parking campaign also continued to gather support from visitors, with the Parliamentary petition calling for a national minimum of 90 minutes’ free parking in town and city centres continuing to build signatures throughout the show. The campaign forms part of Autumn Fair's wider focus on the practical issues affecting independent retailers and Britain's high streets.</p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/44/ed68d67a70445a75eda8cf.jpg https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/mfv3of094mz?lang=en&rss=true Recognising a strong affiliation with garden centres is Night Lark, which exhibited for the first time at Glee with its all-in-one, coverless duvets. “We think Night Lark offers something visual and quite different that everyone can relate to,” says Jill Warburton, Senior Key Account Manager at The Fine Bedding Company... 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST 77b3d8cc048f5e4958f9d53a40cc3fe5 articles top <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/fb/d039d5bd2ef955f5d870a6.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="450" height="290" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p>Recognising a strong affiliation with garden centres is Night Lark, which exhibited for the first time at Glee with its all-in-one, coverless duvets. “We think Night Lark offers something visual and quite different that everyone can relate to,” says Jill Warburton, Senior Key Account Manager at The Fine Bedding Company...</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/15/870ab107df9b40bf74e7a1.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="400" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>Recognising a strong affiliation with garden centres is Night Lark, which exhibited for the first time at Glee with its all-in-one, coverless duvets. “We think Night Lark offers something visual and quite different that everyone can relate to,” says Jill Warburton, Senior Key Account Manager at The Fine Bedding Company. </p> <p> </p> <p>Made in the B-Corp company’s wholly owned factory in Estonia using recycled fibres and plastic bottles, the quilts can be washed in a domestic washing machine and dried within 90 minutes.</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/15/bb56c434a6cda274c65b6b.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="401" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p>With a strapline of ‘shake, waft and go’ the quilts offer an alternative to bedding with quilt covers which can be difficult to change for those with dexterity or physical challenges. They also provide an easy option for students and anyone needed temporary bedding.</p> <p> </p> <p>Available in different tog ratings and a range of colours the quilts are presented in a box with a clever washing machine-designed box or bag.</p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/1uo3pvnfhc1?lang=en&rss=true Making its first Glee debut was Seed Revolution, which has recorded a 10 times improvement in business following its appearance at Spring Fair earlier this year... 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST b64e57b9a52fe133c559f9c27a605b3a articles top <p>Making its first Glee debut was Seed Revolution, which has recorded a 10 times improvement in business following its appearance at Spring Fair earlier this year...</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/14/38f5f2b4b61d31c6e3a8f0.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="450" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>Making its first Glee debut was Seed Revolution, which has recorded a 10 times improvement in business following its appearance at Spring Fair earlier this year.</p> <p> </p> <p>Max Mancroft, the company’s Founder, says Seed Revolution, with its bold imagery targeting a younger demographic, is growing quickly. Its range of wildflower seeds has increased to 45 sku’s as has its selection of vegetables.</p> <p> </p> <p>With a strong online presence, Seed Revolution is also starting to gain ground in garden centres with centres like Haskins, Longacres and Cherry Lane stocking the range and the seed advent calendar which retails at £19.99.</p> <p> </p> <p>It has also had a successful trial with a major chain and hopes, very soon, to have product in 200 garden centres. </p> <p> </p> <p>The company’s River Cottage Organic Seed selection, partnered with chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall continues to sell well, and a new range is also on the cards with English Heritage.</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/04/7f51e17b192687a0712147.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="705" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/a0/a83eb6eec1b1230e294d33.jpg https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/8rw6mwq4j54?lang=en&rss=true Sisters Helen and Amanda Boers from Gardeners Kitchen, Worcestershire, created an impressive and colourful display in Glee’s Green Heart with great example of potted edibles available for garden centre sales from early spring to autumn... 10 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST fad8c895ecf6de7316bc8ff2b32f4863 articles top <p>Sisters Helen and Amanda Boers from Gardeners Kitchen, Worcestershire, created an impressive and colourful display in Glee’s Green Heart with great example of potted edibles available for garden centre sales from early spring to autumn...</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/45/cb2d44a5770d0d7e73a521.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="450" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>Sisters Helen and Amanda Boers from Gardeners Kitchen, Worcestershire, created an impressive and colourful display in Glee’s Green Heart with great example of potted edibles available for garden centre sales from early spring to autumn.</p> <p> </p> <p>The business is keen to include wildflowers into the range to act as companion plants and is working on how to make this a success logistically.</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/14/55348c6692e826eec752b8.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="700" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/22/dc4aa9e51c28e09d2bd921.jpg https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/1plfwtjbl96?lang=en&rss=true After visiting the show last year, Becky Newton and Mark Bytheway from Pugh’s Cacti decided to exhibit in Green Heart. Their extensive range and knowledge enables them to present garden centres with a full offering of cacti and succulents. Experts in CITES, they are now also looking into growing some subjects that are difficult to get hold of from seed on the nursery. 10 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST 37f0d90d6fea3f2b6172dff3418b3fde articles top <p>After visiting the show last year, Becky Newton and Mark Bytheway from Pugh’s Cacti decided to exhibit in Green Heart. Their extensive range and knowledge enables them to present garden centres with a full offering of cacti and succulents. Experts in CITES, they are now also looking into growing some subjects that are difficult to get hold of from seed on the nursery.</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/78/2797956adedf2d944e1f28.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="450" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>After visiting the show last year, Becky Newton and Mark Bytheway from Pugh’s Cacti decided to exhibit in Green Heart. Their extensive range and knowledge enables them to present garden centres with a full offering of cacti and succulents. Experts in CITES, they are now also looking into growing some subjects that are difficult to get hold of from seed on the nursery.</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/1e/dab1aabd621770341423f4.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="575" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p>A selection of potential new pot covers, including dinosaurs to appeal to a younger audience, were on display. Becky and Mark are keen to get visitor feedback to help shape the future offerings.</p> <p> </p> https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/8e/4b923fc049f5bcaee8706f.jpg https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/Gleeedailynews/f4u286wfxuu?lang=en&rss=true The Horti House continues to offer new innovation in terms of presentation and range to garden centres including the cardboard gift pot with bow, a finalist in Glee’s New Product Awards. Interest has been good with orders placed at the show. The attractive box allows plants to be displayed as a complete gift option, and the minimum order is just six plants... 10 Sep 2026 12:00:00 BST a488f1e9b35107e49d6c97b5bb7c3c77 articles top <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/aa/f2887943e82f92cfca205d.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="450" height="301" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p>The Horti House continues to offer new innovation in terms of presentation and range to garden centres including the cardboard gift pot with bow, a finalist in Glee’s New Product Awards. Interest has been good with orders placed at the show. The attractive box allows plants to be displayed as a complete gift option, and the minimum order is just six plants...</p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/19/01c59506ef251b9589a0f4.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="600" height="450" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p>The Horti House continues to offer new innovation in terms of presentation and range to garden centres including the cardboard gift pot with bow, a finalist in Glee’s New Product Awards. Interest has been good with orders placed at the show. The attractive box allows plants to be displayed as a complete gift option, and the minimum order is just six plants.</p> <p> </p> <p>When it comes to colours, Ed Hill, MD of The Horti House is seeing that pastels are on trend, and the company has also added a range of orchids with flower stems bent around an arc frame, resulting in an attractive, contemporary looking product. Its new range of planted glass arrangements launched in May has already proven to be a good seller.</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/05/7fe4b323f0bbcb4d956746.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="295" height="393" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""> <img src="https://gleedailynews.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/54235/fb/1494cbe5cd00c87fa217fa.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="295" height="393" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""></p>