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A natural choice for garden centres
Glee Stand 19A10-C11
Following consumer trends for more natural and authentic materials in the garden, Kelkay have seen huge success with their granite cobble mats and, in particular, the beautiful Granite Star Patio Kit launched last year...
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Glee 2017 – pre-registration required
The doors open to Glee 2017 in just a few days time on Monday 11th September. In a change to the normal procedure, badges will not be automatically sent out to visitors unless they have registered for this years show. As a result, all visitors and interested parties need to visit the gleebirmingham website and register in order to secure their free entry to Glee 2017...
Pre-register for Glee 2017 here
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Apta continue to set the pace
Glee Stand 19C20-E21, 19C18
When it comes to innovation, Apta leads the way. In 2018 the company will expand its fabulous range of novelty planters which make excellent gift lines, a new line of rustic planters under the company’s J. Chamberlain brand, and beautiful Laura Ashley lightweight pots...
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Seed potato expertise from Taylors Bulbs
Glee Stand 19G02
Taylors Bulbs spring 2018 Seed Potato range comprises over 80 varieties and as well as their bestselling and industry leading Taster Pack range with seed in smaller quantities, 54 varieties are offered in 2kg CarriPack and 25kg ranges...
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Traditional Garden Games create fun and happy memories
GLEE Stand 18L61
Exhibiting at Glee 2017 for the first time, established brand Traditional Garden Games is delighted to be launching the NEW SEMBRA range of sow and grow kits for ‘little seedlings’ and ‘hobby gardeners’ to enjoy creating their own mini vegetable garden...
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Elho joins the Retail Lab @ Glee
GLEE Stand 19G10 and in the Retail Lab
 
Find even more Elho inspiration at Glee this year. Discover the latest innovations in grow your own, outdoor, indoor and designer pots and planters on the Elho stand – fresh from launch at spoga+gafa. Or visit the Family and Well-being areas of the Retail Lab, where all the pots and planters are supplied by Elho...
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Get set for even more bestselling garden décor
Glee Stand 18L20-M21
Smart Garden Products is well known as a company that drives innovation and offers retailers unrivalled bestselling ranges. The 2018 season will be no different as the company confirms its biggest ever product launch at Glee 2017, including extensive new garden décor collections under a new brand called Flamboya...
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Brand new look for Premier
Glee Stand 17R20-T21, R30-S31
Premier is excited to launch their brand-new collections at Glee this year, which includes eight fresh ranges, over 500 brand-new products – plus over 140 offers to tempt consumers the entire year-round...
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Woodstock Chimes – excellent quality at a reasonable price
Woodstock Chimes maintains high standards by using premium grade materials such as top grade aluminium and North American hardwood as well as by enforcing exacting specifications for elements like tube thickness, clapper placement, placement of tube string holes, windcatcher weight, and stringing methodology...
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Zest focuses on new product launches at Glee
Glee Stand 2OS32-T33
Zest 4 Leisure, a leading trade supplier of quality timber garden products, is celebrating its 5th consecutive year at Glee with a new range of products and the announcement of its recent distribution centre purchase...
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Success set to continue for MossOff
Glee Stand 18H52
Last year’s GIMA Innovators Award Winner, MossOff has enjoyed success across the UK with listings in independent garden centres stretching from Scotland to Cornwall. Vivagreen return to Glee this year hoping to extend the distribution of MossOff and also introducing the UK retail sector to their wider range of ‘Free from’ products...
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Retail Lab @ Glee: the four future facing trends
Split into four sections, the Retail Lab @ Glee will focus on four global lifestyle trends as identified by world-leading trend experts, WGSN, and brought to life by the Retail Lab’s Creative Director, Romeo Sommers, and the supporting team of experts from The HTA, PP8, Pleydell Smithyman, Creative Spaces, and Moore Consulting. These themes will be: Community, Family, ‘Re-Wilding’ and ‘Well-being’...
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Retail Lab @ Glee - Preferred Partners: Hozelock
"Many of our new products are under wraps until the doors open on Glee 2017, but we can confirm that all those on display will be highly relevant to those trends that feature within the Retail Lab, especially within the Re-Wilding section where our water saving and management products will be most prevalent..."
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Retail Lab @ Glee - Preferred Partners: Ivyline
"At Glee, we will be showcasing our latest innovative trend led products. Our latest innovations include top-selling concrete planters for cacti, patterned planters in the latest print trends, new and on-trend hanging planters, unique lightweight outdoor planters, contemporary fire bowls, plus new display systems and so much more..."
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Retail Lab @ Glee - Preferred Partners: Woodlodge
"Our chocolate coloured plain pots are crafted in the best quality terracotta; these pots are perfect for kitchen gardens for growing herbs and vegetables, whilst the bestselling Heritage Garden pots combine traditional design with contemporary style, showcasing in trend muted colourways..."
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Retail Lab @ Glee - Preferred Partners: Cadix
"This year at Glee we will be launching to the market our new range of indoor planters. A natural evolution for the Cadix portfolio, and reflective of changing consumer trend for a greener interior lifestyle..."
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Retail Lab @ Glee - Preferred Partners: Meadow View Stone
One of the most innovative features at the annual Glee exhibition, the Retail Lab – new for 2017 - has secured backing from a wide range of leading suppliers, who have come on board as either a ‘Preferred Partner’ or ‘Selected Partner’. Here, ‘Preferred Partner’ Meadow View Stone’s Marketing Director, Sarah Hill, tells us more about the company’s plans for the Retail Lab @ Glee...
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Retail Lab @ Glee - Preferred Supplier Partners: Elho
"We’ll be displaying a selection of Elho’s new and best-selling pots. What we’ve found is that colour is one of the main things that attracts garden centre customers when they’re exploring the aisles. We’ll be showcasing how retailers can utilise colour to best effect - even if people end up buying more muted tones of pots..."
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Retail Lab@Glee: Full list of exhibitor partners
See the full list of Retail Lab@Glee partners
Final call for Glee New Product Entries
As we move into the final week of preparations for Glee 2017, there is now one day left for exhibitors to make their entries into the Glee New Product Showcase and Glee Awards, in association with GTN...
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Welcome to the second Glee Daily News for 2017
Throughout Glee 2017 the team from GTN will be covering all the latest developments for Glee Daily News.
REMEMBER TO COLLECT YOUR FREE GLEE SHOW CATALOGUE AS YOU ENTER THE SHOW...
Links to past issues of Glee Daily News
Glee 2017 – pre-registration required
The doors open to Glee 2017 in just a few days time on Monday 11th September. In a change to the normal procedure, badges will not be automatically sent out to visitors unless they have registered for this years show. As a result, all visitors and interested parties need to visit the gleebirmingham website and register in order to secure their free entry to Glee 2017...
Pre-register for Glee 2017 here
Gardenex and PetQuip to host International Buyers’ Centre
The team from the Gardenex and PetQuip associations will be promoting and supporting Glee in 2017 with a wide range of activities to help boost business for Glee’s UK exhibitors...
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Lawnman set for record-breaking secod year
Westland SafeLawn is proud to share its success with retailers for a second year as its popularity shows no signs of stopping...
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Glee Green Heart grows again for 2017
Reflecting Glee’s ongoing growth, the show’s Green Heart is set to welcome its largest ever number of exhibitors including a wealth of returning and new names. Additionally, it will be celebrating the introduction of its first-ever Flemish Pavilion, plus providing a launchpad for some exciting new product innovations that are unlike any plant varieties seen before...
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10 reasons why home & gift buyers should visit Glee 2017
Glee’s dedicated Home, Gift & Clothing section has witnessed significant growth in recent years, reflective of the changing trends in garden retailing. Over 60 home, gift and clothing brands will be making their home at Glee 2017...
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Glee Buyers Power List 2017: the shortlist
The 2017 Glee Buyers Power List shortlist has been announced...
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It’s the year of pets at Glee 2017
This year Glee will be home to its strongest pet contingent for many years. From the PetQuip Business Village that has doubled in size, to the wealth of UK and international exhibitors and the newly introduced Buyer Connect event, pet buyers and garden retailers will be spoilt for choice...
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Interview with Glee’s keynote speaker, Nick Bailey
I am often described as an expert in my field, but I see myself still a student in it. You never stop learning. It's exciting to still be learning - every day, observing, even if not actually gardening. I enjoy plants and how the environment responds to them...
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Simon King confirmed as second keynote speaker
Joining Glee’s keynote roster in 2017 will be well-known naturalist, film maker, author and co-designer of several award-winning garden wildlife products, Simon King OBE...
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DJ Turfcare to launch RHS range at Glee 2017
DJ Turfcare – one of the UK’s most formidable suppliers of lawn care products – is excited to announce that at Glee 2017 the company will be officially launching its RHS endorsed range of chemical-free lawn fertiliser products.
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HTA all set for Glee 2017
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) are looking forward to welcoming members at Glee next week. They have an increased presence at the trade show this year, partnering with the new Retail Lab @ Glee feature, as well as holding the Annual General Meeting of the HTA, tours of the Retail Lab @ Glee and hosting several seminars...
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Final call for Glee New Product Entries
As we move into the final week of preparations for Glee 2017, there is now one day left for exhibitors to make their entries into the Glee New Product Showcase and Glee Awards, in association with GTN...
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