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Voting closes at midnight on Saturday 24th June with the winners announced and celebrated on The Stage at Glee on Tuesday 27th June at 5:00pm.

Nominations for The Glee Buyers Power List 2023 include buyers:

Al Sheppard – Haskins

Amy Siergiejew – Dobbies

Andrew Porwal – Sapcote

Bents Garden & Home

Bryn Saysall - Blue Diamond

Colin Dale – Notcutts

Dan Kirby – British Garden Centres

Dan Reep – Squires

David Danning – Blue Diamond

Elizabeth Brennan – Dobbies

Helen Hensaw – Crocus

James Oakley – Hayloft Plants

Jay Bunker – Alton Garden Centre

Jodie Smith – Perrywood

John Birch - Baytree

Kati Taylor – Fron Goch

Keith Wiblin – Downtown Garden Centre

Liz Finney - Chacewater Garden Centre

Louise Burks - The Gardens Group

Lynn Charlick - Meadowcroft

Lynsey Abbott – Dobbies

Marcus Cousins – Aylett Nurseries

Marcus Eyles – Dobbies

Matt Shorter – Longacres

Nigel Gates – Gates Garden Centre

Paul Williams – British Garden Centres

Rachel Churcher – Perrywood

Ryan Holmes – Dobbies

Sara Cooksley – Dobbies

Sarah Jaques – Perrywood

Scott Proven – Klondyke

Selina Hammond – Perrywood

Terry Head – Stewarts Garden Centres

Tom Cook – British Garden Centres

Tom Grinnell – Blue Diamond

Zoe Willis – Perrywood

And garden centre buying teams from:

B&M

Blue Diamond

British Garden Centres

Dobbies

Garsons Esher

Haskins

Home Bargains

John Lewis

Klondyke

Longacres

Perrywood

Planters Tamworth

Pughs

QD Stores

Robert Dyas

Squires

St Peters

The Gardens Group

The Old Railway Line

Vote now using this link

Voting closes at midnight on Saturday 24th June with the winners announced and celebrated on The Stage at Glee on Tuesday 27th June at 5:00pm.

Online registration for Glee is live, enabling buyers and retailers to get online and book their free ticket for the UK’s leading garden retail exhibition.

To register for Glee 2023, simply visit https://glee23-registration.personatech.com/ and confirm your attendance at the show.

Garden industry professionals, including garden, home and DIY retailers, landscapers, and other key buyers, are eagerly anticipating the upcoming edition of Glee (27-29 June, NEC Birmingham).

The International Festival for Garden, Leisure and Pet will showcase the latest innovations from hundreds of garden industry suppliers in one convenient location.

As the 2023 show approaches, Event Director, Matthew Mein, outlines the show highlights and what attendees can expect from this year’s offering.

Looking for the latest innovations or core best sellers for the upcoming year? With ten dedicated product sectors, Glee is a must-attend event for any retail buyer.

Highlights for 2023

Buyers can peruse the freshest, most exciting brands and amazing new products, pick up inspiring garden retail insights and make the most of exceptional face-to-face trading, networking, and the growth of new ideas in this truly innovative industry.

We are thrilled that a brand-new exhibit, the Talent Store, will debut at Glee in 2023. This exciting live project in conjunction with the Garden Centre Association (GCA) and renowned horticultural influencer, Michael Perry (also known as Mr Plant Geek) and Deborah Flowerday will showcase emerging talents in the industry. Featuring inspiring indoor and outdoor plant displays from up-and-coming merchandisers from garden centres, the pop-up displays will demonstrate how various designs can be used to showcase products and trends in creative and eye-catching ways.

The Stage will once again host a raft of live presentations designed to help you improve and grow your business for the year ahead, with the theatre being the perfect place to relax and learn.  Visitors can gain valuable tips and tricks on how to market, sell and propel their business from industry experts TrendBible, the HTA and Michael Perry – this is a must-visit for attendees who can take away ideas and inspiration to help implement successful strategies in store.

Glee Green Heart will make a comeback in 2023, situated at the entrance of the show in the NEC's atrium area. Horticulture will be brought to the forefront with over 50 benches showcasing British and internationally grown plants. 

The new area will be complemented by a fresh new exhibit, led by Glee Ambassador Michael Perry, that highlights Future Plants which won't be available for retail for another 18-24 months, 

For the newest and most cutting-edge products at Glee, check out the New Product Showcase as your first port of call. This popular feature allows exhibitors to unveil brand-new innovations and products. All Glee exhibitors have the chance to win a coveted industry award, with winners chosen by a panel of experts based on criteria like innovation, design, promotion, and sales potential.

The Innovators Zone is a dedicated area specifically created for start-up companies to transform their pre-commercial product concepts into market-ready product releases. The Innovators Zone aims to nurture innovative grassroots product development and unique design ideas, whilst bridging the gap between market-ready new product launches from established companies and pre-commercial product ideas.

The Fire, Grill & Chill outdoor demonstration area will showcase a range of Outdoor Entertaining exhibitors who will demonstrate their products while serving mouth-watering food.

Exciting show sectors

Spread over four halls with 400 exhibitors, the event is split into ten show sectors:

• Landscaping and Garden Decoration
• Garden Care
• Outdoor Entertaining
• Plants
• Home, Gift, and Clothing
• Retail Experience and Services
• Food and Catering
• Pets
• Sourcing at Glee
• DIY

Giving at Glee

Glee believes in giving back to the community through the Giving at Glee initiatives. The show is dedicated to supporting the Greenfingers Charity, which builds enchanting gardens for children's hospices. On Floral Thursday (29^th June), visitors and exhibitors are invited to dress in their most vibrant floral apparel to support this worthy cause. 

Retailers and suppliers are also urged to participate in the Power of One by taking small actions towards a sustainable future for the retail industry which includes promoting environmentally friendly materials and fair treatment of workers to make a positive impact on the world collectively.

Register today

Entry to Glee is free of charge to all pre-registered visitors.  Simply register via the Glee website at www.gleebirmingham.com/register

For more details on planning your visit go to https://www.gleebirmingham.com/plan-your-visit

Find out more 

Glee connects the garden industry to inspire change, drive growth and launch innovation​.

To keep up to date on the latest Glee news visit www.gleebirmingham.com. To enquire about exhibiting please call +44 (0)203 3545 9752.

The horticultural hub of Glee, Green Heart is THE place to be seen amongst a range of leading growers.  An integral part of the show each year, the central atrium location makes Glee Green Heart a high-profile hub to draw some of the best attendance in the show.

This year the area is about to experience even higher prominence as an exciting new show feature – the Glee Talent Store – is located alongside Green Heart.

The new show highlight, coupled with Green Heart, places indoor and outdoor plants front and centre, whilst demonstrating the power of visual merchandising. 

Green Heart 2023 Exhibitors include:

Here we find out more about why Green Heart should be on everyone’s to-do list this Glee (27th – 29th June, NEC Birmingham). 

1. Linked sales and cross-merchandising inspiration – Exhibitors within Green Heart always passionately use the area to demonstrate how to link sales and create successful cross-merchandising opportunities that can be quickly and easily implemented instore. This theme will be elevated within the all-new Talent Store, where exciting new talent from across the sector will be constructing live retail sets, each demonstrating how collaboration and fresh ideas can create a new way of merchandising indoor and outdoor plants within the retail environment. Meanwhile, Fire, Grill & Chill, Glee’s dedicated outdoor entertaining demonstration area, will be relocated to the front of the NEC near the Hall 6-8 and Hall 20 entrances, directly adjacent to Green Heart. This means even more traffic will pass by Green Heart, bringing with it new buyers and helping to forge new retail relationships.
2. Learn more about the plants of the future – Join Glee’s new ambassador, Michael Perry as he showcases the plants of the future, drawing from the latest varieties launching at Green Heart ahead of the 23/24 season. Whether you’re looking to gather inspiration or want to launch new varieties, this will be a must-see for future-facing brands and retailers.
3. See, smell & touch – Exhibiting within Green Heart provides growers with the opportunity to inspire plant buyers and retailers alike by allowing them the chance to get up close and personal with the plants themselves. From new varieties and bestselling blooms to exciting merchandising ideas, this thriving part of Glee is a must for growers, whilst for garden retailers it’s the perfect place to come if they want to step up their game when it comes to plant retailing. Additionally, Green Heart’s location within the NEC Atrium provides a unique ‘greenhouse’ setting, flooded with natural light to present plants at their best, plus with a choice of benches, growers can select the best option to suit their ranges.
4. Optimise profit potential of seasonal plants now - With seasonal plants being more topical than ever, Green Heart represents an opportunity to not just showcase these high-impact lines but also enables retailers to place orders ahead of peak sales periods, safe in the knowledge that they’ll be prepped to meet consumer demand.
5. Secure autumn sales – Glee’s late June timing provides the perfect platform for growers to showcase autumn varieties. Buyers will be looking out for ‘show only’ deals, to gain extra margin and impulse sales potential for autumn and beyond.
6. New networking opportunities – This year, in a new move, Glee’s Green Heart exhibitors will benefit from a Key Buyers Day. A special networking reception will bring growers and plant buyers together, with growers able to provide a wish list of buyers they’d like to meet.
7. View complementary products – Glee’s 400+ exhibitors and thousands of new product launches makes it the perfect place for growers to source new supply partners for collaborations and linked sales opportunities. For retailers, the opportunity to ‘shop’ all products needed to create the most comprehensive plant area is right there for the taking at Glee 2023, with everything from pots and planters, compost, fertilisers and tools all represented.  

Still not sure? Let Will Blake from St Peter’s Garden Centre offer some more wise words. He said of Green Heart: “With plants being at the very core of the garden centre industry, it is incredibly important that they are showcased and centre at our biggest horticultural trade event of the year!”

If you are visiting or exhibiting at Glee later this month, then this is your reminder to ensure you bring the flower power on Thursday 29th June.

Thursday at Glee is now more commonly known as Floral Thursday, a special day when the industry comes together to raise funds for the Greenfingers Charity by donning their best floral get-up. Whether it’s clashing floral brights, giant flowerpot men outfits or teams with the biggest contingent of floral suits, dresses, hats, shirts or t-shirts, each year Floral Thursday gains more and more traction. This year the charity is hoping that even more will arrive at the show in their floral best. In fact, the quest for the world record attempt at the most ‘floral dressed’ in one place continues – can you help make it a reality?

Upon arrival at Glee on Floral Thursday look out for the Greenfingers raffle ticket sellers in the atrium, where a host of top prizes are up for grabs. By digging deep, buying some raffle tickets or popping a few coins, digitally or otherwise, in the fundraising buckets you will not only help make this year’s event the best yet, but you will be contributing to another amazing year of fundraising for the charity.

For those not in the know, the Greenfingers Charity creates amazing therapeutic gardens at children’s hospices across the country. For the life-limited children this might be the only outside space they can truly relax in and enjoy, whilst for the families, friends and staff Greenfingers gardens can be a place for reflection, a place to hold memories dear or a place of relaxation away from the hustle and bustle of the inside work of the hospice. Again and again, these Greenfingers gardens – almost 70 in total – prove their worth by holding significant personal value for those that use and enjoy the space. These are garden spaces that see the best and worst days, where lasting memories are made, and where goodbyes are said. The money raised through initiatives such as Floral Thursday helps the charity to build even more gardens for those that need them the most.

Linda, Petrons, Director of Fundraising & Communications at Greenfingers said: “With even more gardens in the pipeline and the average build cost rocketing beyond £100,000, every penny that is raised makes a real difference. Unlike other fundraising events that may require a feat of endurance or bravery, Floral Thursday is a fun and colourful way for everyone to get involved.

“As always, our thanks go to the Glee team for allowing us to use their platform to make Floral Thursday a reality. Each year the event keeps getting bigger and better and that is thanks to the wonderful support of Glee and its partners including Garden Trade News.”

So, what are you waiting for? Open the wardrobe, nip to the shops or get online to find your most fabulous floral outfit. The Greenfingers team look forward to seeing you on June 29th.

To find out more about the charity, throughout the show, the Greenfingers team will be in Hall 8-20 6J72.

Find out more

Further information regarding the Greenfingers Charity can be found at www.greenfingerscharity.org.uk. You can also join in the conversation by joining Greenfingers on social media - https://www.facebook.com/Greenfingerscharity/, @GreenfingersCha on Twitter, and @Greenfingerscharity on Instagram and LinkedIn.

AMES UK is on a mission to ensure retailers have continued access to the very best outdoor living products and Glee 2023 will be a testament to this. Showcasing its full portfolio – made up of Kelkay, Apta, La Hacienda, EasyFountain and Woodshaw – Glee will also provide a launchpad for two exciting ‘new chapters’ including the launch of an entirely new product category and a new innovation for one of its most beloved heritage brands. This year’s stand will be a phenomenal representation of the hard work that the team have undertaken over the last 12 months with new propositions, NPD, unrivalled sales offers and a rich, inspiration story underpinning every step customers will take. Find out more below……

1. At home outdoors

The AMES UK team is passionate about the outdoors and how our garden spaces, whether huge swathes of pristine gardens or a balcony haven in the city, can blur the lines between the indoors and the outdoors. This passion can be seen in the brands that it brings to market, together representing products that can transform outdoor spaces. From pots and planters, fire pits and water features, to decorative aggregates and timber garden essentials, AMES UK’s one-stop-shop approach to all things outdoors is cementing its position as the industry’s leading authority on garden products, trends and material innovation. Glee will be where the brand unveils its vision for the future, and how it is taking its retail partners on this journey with them. 

2. The next chapter is upon us

This Glee the AMES team will pull back the curtain on two exciting new launches. One will see a heritage brand forge a new production partnership with an industry juggernaut to fill a gap that has existed within the pots category for far too long. The second launch will see AMES draw upon hundreds of years of experience from its wider international brand portfolio to debut within an entirely new product category. This launch will see AMES set new standards within this category and will open up new sales opportunities for retailers who have become increasingly disenchanted with such a key volume seller.

3. Dive into decorative aggregates

Kelkay – an industry stalwart – will take centre stage at Glee 2023, with new decorative aggregates joining the line-up ahead of the 2024 season.  These aggregate introductions will sit alongside Kelkay’s existing portfolio which is continuing to hit the mark for retailers and consumers alike and is to set deliver even more value in 2024. From traditional gravels to contemporary stones in pinks, whites, greys and blacks, the breadth on offer ensures that retailers can pick and choose those products that best suit the needs of their store’s consumer demographic.  What’s more, new point of sale and merchandising displays will be debuting at Glee, together showcasing how cross merchandising with plants and pots can drive up the average basket spend through influential display stands. 

4. Pots for profit

Apta has a big year ahead of it. Exciting changes are afoot, from new designs and materials that open up fresh opportunities, to improved supply and customer support that will herald a new chapter for the brand. Much of Apta’s plans are firmly under wraps until day one of Glee so watch this space!

5. The hottest brand in town

Whether fire, heating or cooking, new additions and bestselling ranges from La Hacienda will be on display throughout the AMES UK stand, showcasing how garden updates and outdoor living are literally on fire! The 2024 La Hacienda offering is designed to align with key trends and wider product ranges to optimise sales and increase the average basket spend through ‘create the look’ shopping. Look out for La Hacienda’s latest theatre displays on stand at Glee, where the work that has been going on behind the scenes will come alive and will demonstrate how new ideas can create an exciting a new generation of point of sale that shouts loudest within the retail environment.

6. The power of water

EasyFountain is an exciting trend-driven brand and is perfectly positioned to support retailers who are looking to maximise water feature sales by offering a number of new products for season 24. This year the brand will see further extensions to its four unique collections – Modern, Traditional, Natural, and Distinctive.

Look out for the launch of a new ordering initiative that will make it easier than ever for retailers to optimise sales of water features.

7. Knock on wood to drive season 24 sales

Look out for AMES UK’s Woodshaw brand, where table sets, garden seating, arbours, shelters and essentials such as a wheelie bin shelter and log store will take centre stage for the coming season. Backed by traditional techniques, expert know-how and modern manufacturing facilities, Woodshaw delivers products that are distinct in their high quality and longevity of design, whilst only ever using FSC-certified timber from controlled sources for the ultimate in sustainable visibility. Plus, with a 20-year guarantee against rot, Woodshaw products are packed full of benefits to increase consumer confidence.

8. Exclusive insight into the latest trends backed by exclusive promo deals

Everywhere you look on the AMES UK stand you will be greeted by products that illustrate the latest trends that are shaping gardens both now and into 2024.  This insight is the product of AMES’ detailed approach to new product development. New launches are backed by extensive market research, data analysis and a strict ‘route to market’ process that ensures anything on offer has been carefully considered to ensure it hits the mark for consumers and keeps tills ringing.

What’s more, the team will introduce special promo deals at Glee; deals that are unlike any others on the market today and are demonstrative of AMES’ commitment to its retail customers. From exclusive ‘Glee sign-up’ incentives to extended pre-season terms, AMES has gone above and beyond to offer retailers confidence for the year ahead.

9. 2024 stock is good to go

AMES UK is confident that the future is bright, with growth for its brands and, more importantly, for its customers forecast for 2024. Join the team on stand to discover more about the steps they have taken to ensure supply and product consistency through significant investment in production, bagging and logistic facilities. With much of 2024 stock already on the ground at AMES UK’s locations across the UK, there has never been a better time to become an AMES retail partner.

10. Access 500+ years of experience

If you are a retailer that values experience and knowledge, then the AMES UK team is hard to beat. From the senior management team and the 40+ strong merchandising team to the sales team, logistic experts, in-house marketeers and designers, office staff and customer service representatives, the entire organisation offers hundreds of years of combined experience. It’s this experience that translates into passion, dedication and a love for what they do.  With so much longevity, you can rest assured that you are working with a brand that has unrivalled knowledge; knowledge that will ensure maximum profitability season after season.

Don’t miss out

To see more from AMES UK please visit the team on-stand at Glee 2023, hall 6, stand C40-F41.  To find out more about the AMES UK family of brands please visit https://ames-uk.com/

2022 saw the launch of the award winning Eversharp secateur range, where coating technology from the world of Formula 1, created a range of four secateurs with the sharpest hardest, blades available. 

As the UK leader in tools, the time is now right for Kent & Stowe to launch a completely new range of cutting tools - Surecut. The new Surecut range will fundamentally shape the future of the tools market.

Designed in the UK by Kent & Stowe, the new Surecut range is the result of two years of in-house design, innovation, and engineering, focused entirely on exceeding the needs of gardeners.

All Surecut Loppers and Shears combine the same hardened Japanese SK5 Chrome plated steel used in the Secateurs, but the strengthened blades are built into a strong, yet light, aluminium monocoque chassis. 

Crucially, the entire range features two (Pat. Pending) Kent & Stowe innovations. Firstly, a lockable and adjustable, blade tensioner, and secondly the new Reflex Energy System.

The Reflex Energy System draws from the world of performance running. Two thermo-elastomers with different properties are combined into a durable spring damper. This cushions the impact experienced when closing loppers and shears, then provides a calibrated rebound to reduce the effort of the next cut. The result is maximum comfort with minimum effort when cutting.

The all-new cutting range is supported by bespoke on and off fixture merchandising solutions and will be available to view and experience at Glee this month.

Guaranteed for a minimum of 5 years, the Kent & Stowe Secateurs range starts at £9.99 for the traditional secateurs, rising to £19.99 for Surecut, and the UK manufactured Eversharp range is £34.99. Surecut Loppers and Shears are priced from £29.99. The full range will be available from the 1^st December 2023.

Try our new cutting range on the Westland stand Hall 20, Stand F40-G41.

Link to: https://www.gardenhealth.com/kent-and-stowe#tools

Burgon & Ball’s new range of RHS-endorsed brushes

There’s a bumper crop of exciting NEW launches from Burgon & Ball at GLEE this June. With not just one but three complete new RHS-endorsed ranges to explore, plus new limited-edition seasonal products, retailers will be spoilt for choice when it comes to fresh ideas to tempt their shoppers.

It’s also the first show for the latest RHS-endorsed stainless steel planting tools, as well as recently-launched additions to the popular Sophie Conran for Burgon & Ball collection. In total, a massive 54 new SKUs across six ranges will be getting their first GLEE outing on the Burgon & Ball stand this year.

Show visitors will get a first look at Burgon & Ball’s new flagship RHS-endorsed family gardening collection. Backed by an online information resource and with gardening know-how from the experts at the RHS, this range aims to make it easy for families to get started with gardening.

Also unveiled at the show will be the new design collection in the top-selling RHS Gifts for Gardeners series. The gorgeous new pattern has been designed by Burgon & Ball featuring botanical illustrations from the RHS Lindley Collections. Introducing new gifting lines to the range, the collection showcases resilient late-season blooms.

New for 2023, Burgon & Ball’s range of RHS-endorsed brushes features straightforward yet elegant designs. With three hand brushes and five long-handled brushes up to 18 inches (45cm) in width, as well a choice of synthetic or natural fibres, there’s something here for all sweeping, clearing and cleaning tasks. 

GLEE also sees the launch of a selection of Burgon & Ball limited-edition seasonal lines. These creative and easy-to-implement new ideas will help drive incremental sales for retailers.

Finally, it’s the first GLEE showing for Burgon & Ball’s new RHS-endorsed planting tools, too – as well as the latest additions to the much-loved Sophie Conran for Burgon & Ball collection.

At GLEE this year the Burgon & Ball stand (6E30-F31) with its six new ranges is simply too good to miss. 

New RHS-endorsed stainless steel trowels; New Sophie Conran for Burgon & Ball galvanized watering cans.

Evergreen Garden Care is moving rapidly towards becoming 100% peat-free within growing media, making industry-leading changes whilst focussing on the needs of its customers.

This Glee, EGC is excited to provide hands-on peat-free education opportunities to its customers, as well as showcasing current - and new - must-stocks. 

Evergreen Garden Care will be exhibiting at Glee – Hall 20 Stand C40-D41 - and looking forward to welcoming all its customers and visitors.  

For more inspiration, please visit www.lovethegarden.com. 

For more product information, please visit https://evergreentrade.co.uk/  

Meadow View Stone, leaders in product innovation in the decorative aggregate category, will be unveiling a selection of new products and merchandising solutions on stand – 20C20-D21.

Having launched a series of highly successful decorative aggregate blends over the past five years and having seen a high proportion of these products feature in the top ten sellers, the company continues to expand and enhance its product offering.  Exclusive products make up an impressive 35% of their range and have been the main element in facilitating the company’s rapid growth over the past 2 years. 

Having been voted the GCA supplier of the year for two consecutive years and scooping the GLEE New Product Award for their Large Bag Alpine Range last year, the company continues to lead the market in product innovation and customer service. New products and new merchandising concepts will be on display and will include:

Zebra Pebbles

An attractive, stark contrasting pebble in 15-25mm will be launched following the NPD team witnessing an increase in Google searches for Black and White stones. Black also seemed to be the on-trend colour, featuring heavily in the RHS Chelsea Flower Show gardens this year.

Savannah Pebbles and Chippings

The Savannah pebbles in 20-50mm and chippings in 14-20mm instantly elevate garden design with their brightening tones of peach and cream, once again an on-trend colour choice heavily featured at Chelsea this year.

Stepping Stones

The company’s paving range is further enhanced by the introduction of a selection of new 
stepping stones, including Natural Stone in two colour options of Black Limestone and Fossil Buff. A new range of large Oriental stepping stones in Olive, Ash and Sienna also offer a distinct point of difference for customers.

Trend Gardens

All social media channels confirm when starting a gardening project most people search for inspiration by themes. Recognising this as a natural way to shop, Meadow View Stone have designed a selection of “themed” POS depicting the most searched for terms. Retailers can create inspirational bespoke display areas in front of these lifestyle Vinyl’s to feature multiple products and increase cross selling opportunities.

See the team for more information on Stand 20C20-D21.

Meadow View Stone is hosting a silent auction in aid of the Greenfingers Charity throughout the first two days of Glee, offering an array of goodies that customers and suppliers can silently bid on for a chance to win. 

 Greenfingers, the industry’s leading charity is appealing for more suppliers and customers to offer their support by donating a pallet of stock, a gift, or an experience, with any donations gratefully received.  Please participate in the bidding process which is now open and show your support for this very worthy cause.  The winning bids will be announced within the hospitality area of the Meadow View Stone stand in Hall 20 C20-D21 at 6pm on Wednesday 28th June – so it would be great to see you all there.

Visit: https://www.32auctions.com/MVS-greenfingers  to place your bid or visit our stand for further assistance. 

All funds raised will be donated to Greenfingers which is a national charity dedicated to creating magical and inspiring gardens for life-limited children and their families who spend time in hospices across the UK.

For more information or to donate a prize please email: jess@meadowviewstone.co.uk

A visit to DJ Turfcare’s Glee stand will not only provide insight into the company’s RHS-endorsed, organic-based lawn fertiliser range and plant food offering, but it will also provide the opportunity to win a special giveaway.

By visiting the stand – Hall 6, H02 - and dropping a business card into a special box, retailers and buyers will be in with the chance to win £50 to spend at Laithwaites Wines. This special prize represents a ‘thank you’ from the DJ Turfcare who have had a phenomenal season as greener gardens reach for DJ Turfcare products. 

The DJ Turfcare RHS-endorsed portfolio

MO Bacter Organic Lawn Fertiliser and MO Bacter Instant - offering the perfect start to the lawncare calendar for those lawns with moss; Lawn Boost - organic lawn fertiliser for lawns where no moss is present; Recovery - a granular fertiliser which helps to repair and nourish lawns using a blend of effective ingredients such as Humifirst; and Autumn Lawn Treatment, a long-lasting, organic fertiliser with added Humifirst to stimulate root growth and fortify grass ahead of the stressful winter season.

The organic basis of DJ Turfcare’s product range will strike the right note with garden centres and other retailers who are seeking to maintain or improve their green credentials, as customers increasingly seek the most sustainable solutions for their homes and gardens.

Viano Organic Plantfood will once again be a highlight of the DJ Turfcare showcase at Glee, as chemical-free gardening products become not just desirable but truly essential. This amazing and long-lasting fertiliser has been specifically developed with healthier and more delicious fruits and vegetables in mind, with a broad range of vital elements and a composition that will improve soil structure and nutrient density.

Find out more

To find out more about DJ Turfcare’s commitment to protecting the planet and our children through its organic-based range of products, please visit the team at Glee 2023 in hall 6, stand H02, or visit www.djturfcare.co.uk

Following a successful launch at Glee last year, Woodlodge’s partnership with the leading source of colour expertise, Pantone and the UK-made reclaimed material planters EcoMade are now available as part of  Root Indoor.

Pantone

Known as the go-to brand for quality indoor pots, Woodlodge has now taken the Pantone trend into the houseplant world, appealing to “plant parents” that love to post their urban jungles and lush green landscapes on their little social media grids.   

Featuring the instantly recognisable Pantone logo, the new indoor collection will inspire the younger generation and help them to create beautiful homes and plant homes through colour.  With the trend of bold, cheerful and optimistic shades still dominating interior trends, Pantone’s indoor planters will appeal to those looking to give your home a vibrant makeover or make a homely corner pop.  

The indoor range comes in a range of colours that include colours inspired by the Colour of the Year, sunny yellow, mint green and navy blue with the renowned Pantone footer, to create a striking look for urban dwellers who want to brighten up the home.  Also, available in different shades with a glazed ribbed design, retailers can rejoice in this brand-new licenced range that will appeal to all demographics.

EcoMade

EcoMade’s outdoor planters were a runaway success after last year’s Glee, appealing to retailers who wanted to be seen doing the right thing for the environment and eco-savvy gardeners who wanted to cut tend to their outdoor spaces more sustainably.

Now EcoMade can be part of interior design as indoor planters appealing to those consumers who are mindful of their environmental impact and seeking out a sustainably UK-made product.

EcoMade prides itself on being manufactured from natural reclaimed materials, the recyclable plastic pots are available in aquamarine colours of blues and greens, as well as a neutral black.  Each colour is made using ocean-reclaimed material including reclaimed fishing nets and ropes, combined with UV Protection and the colour additives to create the finished colourways. 

New for 2024 is the EcoMade Hemp planters which also boast impressive environmental credentials. Manufactured from a highly sustainable crop, hemp requires fewer pesticides, herbicides, and water compared to many other crops commonly used in industrial applications.  Using hemp in the production of our indoor pots, can help reduce the environmental impact associated with manufactured plastic.

Also new to Root Indoor

With the houseplant trend showing no signs of stopping, Root Indoor is continuously adapting to feature the latest styles and designs to appeal to all consumers.  

Michael Wooldridge, Director of Woodlodge said: “Working with the leading authority in colour Pantone,  we have produced a palette that will enhance and highlight the colours of any houseplant. The hand-finished range has been expertly designed to provide a modern and contemporary feel to any home whilst EcoMade will allow homeowners to adopt a greener, more sustainable lifestyle.  Our constant evolvement of Root Indoor will appeal to retailers looking to bring in consumers with an interest in interior design and will bring Woodlodge to a new audience.”

Woodlodge will be showcasing its full Root Indoor range in Hall 20 at Glee. For more information on Woodlodge’s new ranges for 2023, please contact your local sales representative or visit www.woodlodge.co.uk.  

Explore our new B2B trade portal offering real-time stock & pricing, product media, and 24/7 ordering for a seamless experience. Sign up at https://trade.woodlodge.co.uk or contact your latest sales representative.

Evolution, the ‘gradual development of something’, has underpinned everything that Primeur has achieved since bursting onto the garden retail scene in 2019. Now, as the team prepares to exhibit at Glee 2023, the next stage in the company’s evolution is about to take place.

Next generation of material innovation

With sustainability wholly at its heart, it comes as no surprise that Glee 2023 will see Primeur add even more to its environmentally friendly product portfolio. Carefully curated to use only waste material – recycled rubber tyres – the multi-award-winning offering made up of Tierra Verde self-watering planters, Eco Way Stepping-Stones, EZ Borders and Easy Tile decking solutions, will welcome a new generation of material innovation. Offering new colour ways and further developing the conversation on why sustainable solutions are not just an earth-saving imperative but also a commercial necessity, these latest introductions will provide retailers with a wealth of new options for the new wave of ethical consumers.

Meet the team

One of Primeur’s greatest strengths is its people. Passionate, dedicated and personable, the family-run business has recently welcomed a new management team following an exciting MBO. With this new generation steering the ship, backed by a team that has been in-house for decades, the knowledge that the team can share is unrivalled.

The full Primeur ‘family’ will be out in force at Glee (Hall 20, stand B22-C33) to talk retailers and buyers through the complete 2024 offering, and to wax lyrical about the many benefits that recycled rubber tyre crumb provides for all products in the portfolio.

Be inspired with market-leading merchandising solutions

Primeur not only curates a product offering that meets the needs of shoppers, but it has also created merchandising solutions that provide flexible and personalised stocking opportunities for retailers. From ‘plug and play’ designs to interchangeable POS, let the Primeur team create a solution that best reflects the needs of your store. Find out more on-stand at Glee 2023.

Primeur at Glee 2023 – our aim

At Glee 2023, Primeur wants its customers to know that it is dedicated to:

• Bringing eco-friendly, recycled garden products to the market
• Supporting customers with dedicated account managers
• Showcasing innovation 
• Creating bespoke displays that work hard within the retail environment
• Providing product when it’s needed most with short-lead times in every season
• Building on the family values that underpin everything it does to create the ‘Primeur difference’

Don’t forget – Thursday 29^th June will be Floral Thursday, helping to raise much needed funds for the Greenfingers Charity. Avid supporters of the charity and the work it undertakes in children’s hospices gardens across the country, this year the team at Primeur will be donning their best floral apparel to support this special one-day initiative. Will you be joining them?

Find out more

To find out more about Primeur’s 2024 offering, please make a beeline for the team at Glee 2023. You can find them on stand in Hall 20, stand B22 – C33. To get in touch with the team before Glee please call 01274 518800, email sales@primeur.ltd.uk, or visit www.primeur.co.uk

We’re back!

The most well-known recreational warmer brand in the UK, HotHands is thrilled to be joining Glee for a second consecutive year after an incredibly successful 2022/23 winter season.

Get ready for winter gardening 

Gardens and growing spaces require all year-round care and there are plenty of jobs to get stuck into during the cold seasons, including taking care of winter plants, looking after wildlife, harvesting crops, pruning and reshaping bushes or planning ahead for warmer days. 

To keep on top of your gardening jobs in colder weather, stock HotHands to stay warm when gardening so you’re happy as your plants!

On-the-go heat you can’t beat

HotHands is available in 3 key variants; Hand Warmer, Foot Warmer and Adhesive Body Warmer to provide warmth to the whole body. 

They are designed to heat up quickly and provide up to 8-10 hours of continuous heat, ideal to provide warmth, wherever you are. The warmers are ready to use and heat up in minutes once exposed to the air. Hand Warmers are great to keep in gloves or pockets to keep your hands toasty and Foot and Body Warmers can be found as an adhesive style so they stay in place while you work.

Why HotHands is a must stock item for coming winter season 

• The most recognised* air activated warmer brand in the UK 
• Exceptional value* - it’s considered by many as the best value air-activated warmer in the UK market!
• Unbeaten duration of warmth (Up to 8-10 hours of continuous warmth), allowing you to stay working outside for longer!
• Available across multiple categories including; Gardening accessories, Gifting, Clothing, Camping and DIY accessories – it is used in more scenarios than you realise!

Adding value for retailers

This is a Japanese invention and Kobayashi Healthcare (HQ: Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd.) has the oldest history, since 1915, continuing to research and develop recreational warmer around the world.

With over 20 years’ experience in the UK, we have unrivalled knowledge of how to make our product work in many different channels. We offer various merchandising options to make the most of your space and we can tailor this on a store by store basis!

Inspired? You’re just in time.
This is a must stock item and you’re just in time for this Winter so for more information and samples, come and see our friendly and experienced team at Stand 8G58 during Glee 2023 (27-29^th June)

Contact: 

Mike Fenner-Warner

National Account Manager

Kobayashi Healthcare Europe Ltd 

Mob: +44 (0)7908447098

E-mail: m.warner@kobayashi.com

*Based on Kobayashi research (March 2023)

Woodmansterne are gearing up for the best Glee yet with a stunning Emma Bridgewater themed stand, a host of new products, and plenty to celebrate!

The third-generation family business marks its 70^th birthday this year, so along with the usual range of beautiful greeting cards, you can expect birthday cake, a daily prize draw, and corks to be popping over on their stand! 

Visit them to explore a curated range of the best new product from Greenfingers, National Trust, Emma Bridgewater, and Quentin Blake, as well as over 20 of the UK’s best publishers as part of their W-Select category management. 

Along with their commitment to best-in-class design, Woodmansterne are committed to using sustainable materials and practices wherever possible. They understand the importance of protecting our environment and safeguarding it for the future.

• All their cards are printed by them in Croxley, Hertfordshire.
• They print with vegetable inks on paper from FSC sustainable forests.
• Their beautiful envelope paper is made from 100% recycled post-consumer waste.
• They pack their cards with a simple Smart Seal that saves up to half a million pieces of throw-away plastic being sent to landfill every week.
• UK manufacturing and distribution keeps their carbon footprint low.

Why not visit them for a coffee and a chat and discover how they can help you grow your greeting card sales!

Visit them Glee stand: Hall 20 / E20 - F21

Call: 01923 200600

Email: hello@woodmansterne.co.uk

Visit: www.woodmansterne.co.uk

Timber garden furniture, GYO and decorative structure specialist, Zest combines on trend lifestyle with sustainability in its 2024 collection.  And stockists can benefit from marketing support focused on product and brand values. 

 Positioned as a leader in ecologically sustainable outdoor living and offering the widest range of stylish, close to nature products, Zest is on stand 20D30-E31.

Emphasising relaxation, entertainment and being at one with nature, the latest Zest products draw on consumer trends.  Environmental focus is key including the development of existing products for greener packaging and transportation.  

The range includes the Terraza Outdoor Kitchen, complementing the popular, Garden Pizza Oven Table and award winning, Zest Garden Bar and Two Stool Set, launched this spring.  

There are two space-saving timber greenhouses, both sturdy, stylish and with loads of functionality for GYO enthusiasts.  Another product for GYO is the Zest Eco Hive Composter, the shape resembling a traditional beehive.  For consumers who want to relax, the new Zest Stirling Arbour is perfect. 

A Sustainability leader

The Zest collection is made from sustainable slow-grown softwood sourced from PEFC certified (PEFC/16-37-1490).  Zest’s product design is based on DFMA (design for manufacturing and assembly) principles, meaning that packaging and transportation are optimized for sustainability.  

Customer support

Zest is passionate about enabling retail customers to promote Zest effectively.  In addition to its library of images, video and point of sale, available from the trade pages of its website, Zest is supporting stockists with a national consumer marketing campaign in garden and lifestyle magazines. Plus an online augmented reality feature unveiling at Glee.

Garden centre buyers and online retailers can view the new 2024 Zest range on the Glee portal https://rb.gy/x6y5h  or on the Zest website https://zestoutdoorliving.co.uk/trade now and see the new opportunities and existing best sellers in person at Zest’s Glee stand 20D30-E31.

For further information about Zest’s timber GYO, decorative and furniture products, visit https://zestoutdoorliving.co.uk/trade/ or email sales@zestoutdoorliving.co.uk

Following the introduction of new brands, category extensions and a full portfolio of products over the last 24 months, the Altico team has worked hard to lay the foundations to become an Industry leader. As the business gets ready to return for Glee 2023, they are certainly not resting on their laurels as they pave the way for what’s next on their progressive roadmap.

Commercial Director, Richard Pyrah said: “It’s been an incredibly busy year for the business, and as a result of the team’s hard work and commitment to our customers, we’re delighted to have doubled our turnover over the last 12 months. Glee always offers a fantastic platform for us to showcase our developments and we have a few surprises up our sleeve for this year’s show!”

Alongside a whole host of new products promised across the Decorative Aggregates, Paving and Water Feature categories, Altico has diligently tuned in to ongoing market conditions to present even greater value for 2024:

• Introducing dynamic products to create new sales new opportunities
• Creating volume driving offers and price realignments for greater value
• Refining ranges to sweat the retail space harder

Adding further comment, Richard said: “Whilst there is always anticipation and excitement around new products at Glee, we have been very grounded in our approach for 2024. The increased cost of living naturally presents a more challenging and changing retail environment, so, whilst we’re excited to share ‘what’s new’, there’s equally a strong focus demonstrating greater value to further support retail customers for next season.”

A comprehensive range of Decorative Aggregates that ticks all the boxes from volume driving core lines to premium blends

The Stone Merchant Paving & Accessories Brand was introduced at Glee 2022 and promises more new additions for this year’s show

Drift & Flow Water Features have had fantastic early success – look out for further category developments at Glee!

To find out more, please visit the Altico stand at Glee: 20F30-G31

Media Enquiries: sarah.winn@altico.co.uk

Web: www.altico.co.uk

Head Office Tel: 01302 354500

This new range of children’s arts and crafts products is suitable for ages 3-10 and feature colourful designs to appeal to both children and parents alike. PepPlay is a premium eco conscious brand, with many of the products designed to be reusable and recyclable. 

All of the products are non-toxic and conform to CE and ASTM standards. The range is made up of around 20 products initially, with plans to expand the range in the coming year. The range includes Reusable Doodle Placemats, Sticker Puzzles, How-to-Draw books, Origami Art, Dough Art, Velvet Colouring Cards, Painting by Numbers, 3D Model Kit and No Sew Pillow Kits.

The reusable doodle mats are a particular highlight and come in a range of designs. The placemats are designed to make mealtimes fun at home or on the go. Take the stress out of eating at restaurants with little ones, by giving them this fun activity whilst they are waiting. Children can learn and play whilst developing skills such as concentration, fine motor and coordination for early writing skills and correct pencil grip. They are printed with fade proof black ink on food grade, non-toxic Polymer sheets and are BPA free. Colour in the pictures, wipe clean and the mats are ready to be reused again!

The educational sticker puzzles are fantastic for encouraging independent, exploratory play. Each scene card features designs that are divided into spaces, each with a number, that corresponds to a sticker. Find the sticker, peel it, and place it in the right space and see how beautifully the complete scene is made! The stickers are repositionable, so that they can be replaced in the event of an error.

Visit the Toyway stand at GLEE to see the full range and speak to a member of the team for more information.

www.toyway.co.uk

Stand - 7A47

sales@toyway.co.uk

Glee has been awarded Best UK Trade Show over 8,000 sq meters at the 30th AEO (Association of Exhibition Organisers) Awards.

In the awards, held at The Grosvenor in London's Park Lane, Glee won the last big award of the night ahead of a short list of events that included ICE London,  Futurebuild 2023, InstallerSHOW, 100% Optical 2023, UK Construction Week, The Emergency Services Show and World Travel Market.

Glee Event Director, Matthew Mein, told GTN Xtra "It is a huge accolade for Glee, the team behind Glee, but most importantly for our exhibitors without whom Glee would not be the success it is.  Thank you to all!"

Glee’s new buyer services have been introduced to ensure that everything from pre-show planning to time onsite will maximise every minute. 

Plus, with more than 400 exhibitors across ten show sectors - including over 100 that are new to the show this year - occupying five halls of the NEC, it is vital that buyers are armed with everything they need to know to source exciting new supply partners that will differentiate the retail offering in 2024 and beyond.

New Glee Look Books

New for the event this year is Glee Look Books, an inspirational visual guide that will provide a snapshot of new exhibitors and top suppliers in each of the ten show sectors. Once buyers have registered, the Look Book will be sent straight to their inbox two weeks ahead of the show, providing plenty of time to gather inspiration and a wish list of brands to visit when onsite at Glee 2023. 

Glee’s Buyer Lounge

The Glee Buyer Lounge in Hall 20 will be available for buyers to use throughout their time at the show, with a cloakroom and charging points as well as complimentary food and refreshments to help sustain them during a busy buying trip to the NEC.

New Product Finder Service

Buyers who register for the New Product Finder Service need only tell the Glee team what products and services they are looking to seek, to receive in return a curated list of relevant exhibitor recommendations.

Glee Connect Party

No great exhibition is complete without a social occasion and the Glee Party never fails to disappoint, thanks to the close-knit and friendly nature of the garden retail industry. This year’s party will be held on Tuesday 27June from 6-8pm within the Fire, Grill & Chill area - which this year has been relocated to the entrance of hall 6-8 and hall 20.  The Glee Connect Party will be complete with entertainment, drinks and canapes. Everyone is welcome!

To apply for a free hotel room and register for the Buyer Services benefits visit this link before 24th May: https://www.gleebirmingham.com/buyers-services-form

The show’s sector PAW – Pet and Animal Wellbeing - will bring pet care to the forefront with the best pet suppliers presenting the latest products to garden centre buyers who are looking to capitalise on the ‘pet pound’.

This June, leading companies and brands are expected to make their home within PAW with product categories on show that tap into the latest domestic animal ownership trends.  The major sectors within the market include natural pet food, pet accessories, clothing, luxury gifts and garden wildlife.  And with pet ownership on the rise and a rediscovered connection with nature, well-stocked retailers could well reap the benefits.

New for 2023

Newcomers to PAW include Sabre Pet Food (stand 7A54) promoting its Alpha Spirit brand and Nutritient (stand 7C41) with its Leo & Wild meatball treats for dogs that contain premium, raw ingredients.  Also making its Glee debut is Mr Bug (stand 7C50), which breeds its own mealworms in Devon for protein-packed foods that improve digestion, absorption, and muscle growth whilst other natural treats include The Cinnamuncher's (stand 7B51) Ceylon cinnamon-wood dog chew sticks which are packed with flavour, clean teeth, and calm dogs.

Eden’s Holistic Pet Foods (stand 7B50) will give retailers an introduction to its dry and semi-moist pet food and JR Pet Products (stand 7B60-C61) will be on hand with its Pure meat, naturally unique food range for dogs.  Kennelpak (stand 7B44) will be making its first appearance at the Glee with its YAKERS, Collards, Duchess, and Dylan food brands and Pecuro (stand 7B46) will be aiming to start the insect protein dog food revolution in garden centres on its stand.

In a world where consumers are so willing to spend on their pets a number of accessories brands will be a must-see for retailers at Glee. Look out for The Lovely Gift Group (stand 7D29)who will have on stand the most innovative keepsakes and creative gifts for pets whilst Hem & Boo (stand 7C43) will represent the highest quality of pet clothing, debuting at Glee in 2023 with a selection of collars, leads and beds.

Trinkety Paws (stand 7C45) – the brand behind The Canine Cottage boutique - will be on hand to show retailers its on-trend UK-made dog collars and dog leads in the latest on-trend colours. Another new exhibitor will be Twiggy Tags (stand 7C47) who will be on site with its practical and hard-wearing dog gear designed for outdoors owners seeking an adorable outfit for their pets.

Pet technology and smart feeding bowl for animal parents includes PAWBBY (stand 7C53), Shandong XiaoGo Pet Supplies (stand

7B49), Zhejiang Hangkong Technology Co (stand 7D33) and MRC (stand 7C51).

And for retailers with a large bird care department, PAW will be home to a vast array of wild bird food, treats, wild bird feeders, tables, dining stations and accessories. A new name for garden centre buyers is Unipet International (stand 7C55), which will stock the latest suet-based treats with its Suet-To-Go collection.

Returning names already confirmed for PAW in 2023 include Benchmark Kennels Ltd, Goodchap's, Green Feathers and WHM Pet Group with its Honeyfield Wild Bird brand.

Find out more

Glee connects the garden industry to inspire change, drive growth and launch innovation​. Entry to Glee is free of charge to all pre-registered visitors. Simply register via the Glee website at:http://www.gleebirmingham.com/register  To enquire about exhibiting at Glee 2023, which will take place June 27th – 29th at the NEC, please call +44 (0)203 3545 9752.

To keep up to date on the latest Glee news visit www.gleebirmingham.com.

GIMA is encouraging new business and innovators to consider entering the 2023 GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund, with this year’s winner being unveiled at Glee.

Introduced in 2014 – and supported by Glee ever since - the fund offers the winner an unrivalled prize package, including a grant of up to £6,000 which includes a year’s full GIMA membership, plus a wide range of business support tools including free exhibition space at Glee and free PR support during the event. In addition, the winners package also includes design, development and manufacturing or marketing cost support up to the value of £3,000; access to an industry business consultant; one-year ACID (Anti Copying In Design) membership; and an advert in the next GIMA Product Digest.

Since its inauguration, seven highly deserving winners have been crowned, all of which have gone on to witness significant core growth including Green Digit (SeedCell), Natural Grower, PotMate™, Vivagreen, Bloomin Amazing and Qwickhose, who scooped the award in 2022. Since their win, Qwickhose has had a busy time building new retail relationships and promoting Qwickhose’s unique wing-lock system which is changing the game when it comes to hose connectors. Made entirely in the UK, Qwickhose’s original connector is seeing its family expand with new designs on the horizon, including a set of mini spray heads, a multi-spray gun, a double-ended wing lock hose joiner and a double male hose coupler. A first look at these new products can be seen at Glee 2023 where the company will return one year after being crowned GISCF winners 2022.

Talking about the value of the win, Qwickhose’s Michelle Doughty said: “Winning the GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund was a huge confidence boost for us. It is no mean feat completely redesigning a product that has existed for as long as anyone can remember! The award provided us with an invaluable sales pitch, which assisted in generating sales. We know we have a fantastic product; we just need to educate people on this and mentioning the GISCF award gets people’s attention and instils a confidence in them to make the purchase.”

As GIMA make preparations to crown the 2023 winner on the first day of Glee 2023 (Tuesday 27th June) - GIMA Director, Vicky Nuttall said: “Armed with just an idea and a prototype, or a product that represents the investment of a lifetime, each year we see an influx of brands keen to break into the garden retail market. Wanting to support and celebrate this grassroot development, the GISCF is there to help these inventors and small businesses navigate a new marketplace and to, hopefully, accelerate their growth. We’re excited to see this year’s entries and to revealing our winner next month.”

Businesses interested in entering the GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund in 2023 are invited to do so by visiting the GIMA website and completing the online application form ahead of the closing date of May 31st, 2023. The full criteria on eligibility to enter can also be found here.

For further information about GIMA, please call (01959) 564947 or email info@gima.org.uk

This year the focus will not just be on the great outdoors, as a brand new Home, Gift & Clothing sector is about to take shape on the exhibition floor.

Whilst Glee has long hosted key exhibitors in these categories, the 2023 show will be the first time that such a strong focus has been placed upon gifting, homeware, fashion accessories and apparel. This is testament to garden centres’ success in extending their instore offerings, and also offers a significant opportunity for other retailers.

As the first trade exhibition taking place in the second half of the year, Glee offers a golden opportunity for gift shops to get ahead of the curve and secure orders before Christmas. Visitors will be able to source from top-flight suppliers offering products that range from candles, toys and crafting kits to greetings cards, giftwrap and stationery, whilst specialists in hats, scarves, gloves, boots and other winter woolies will help retailers get set for the festive season.

Meet the Exhibitors Some of the biggest names in the greetings card industry will showcase their latest collections and merchandise solutions at Glee, including UK Greetings, Woodmansterne Publications, Noel Tatt Group, Giftwrap UK and Museums & Galleries.

Joining them on the show floor will be fabulous British companies exhibiting a wide variety of gift and homeware product, much of which has a sustainable angle or is made here in the UK. These include The Candle Brand, The Crafty Kit Company, Playpress Toys, The Wheat Bag Company, Out of the Kiln (Pam Peters Designs), Alex Sharp Photography, Robert Frederick, Kushboo Soaps, Tilnar Art, New English Teas, Ivy & Twine Candles, Jarapa, Hippychick, Playmonster UK, Seedball, Art on Scarves, Victoria Eggs, Freckleface Designs, Rainbow Designs, Naked Shells, Brass Bee and Soake.

One of the new exhibitors in this sector, Christina Brand, founder of The Candle Brand, said: "We are a multi award winning company having won Gift of the Year in three categories, yet this will be our first Glee show. Our awards were won based on our plantable seeded labels on our candles and diffusers, as well as our flower fragrance diffusers. We are excited to be exhibiting at a show to connect with buyers for gift and garden centres.

"We will soon be launching a new selling concept for our pick and mix wax melts, where we will now be offering them unpackaged with POS as well as packaged. As well as our brand new product 'Scented Ceramics' for use in cars, wardrobes, and drawers. Glee will be the first physical show to have these exhibited and for sale. At the stand we will be giving away promotional bags which will include our brochures, as well as first order offers, existing customer offers and a free wax melt".

Also participating in Glee 2023 within the Home, Gift & Clothing sector are major overseas manufacturers such as Pantherella International Group, Maison Bel, Bachmann Europe, Fountasia, Biohort, Hellmann-Versand and Burstenhaus Redecker.

First come, first served!

With its late June exhibition dateline, Glee takes place at the prime time for pre-Christmas buying, enabling retailers to get an angle on the hottest seasonal trends and plan their merchandise ahead of the main trading period. Glee 2022 saw retailers come out in force to do their ‘Christmas shopping’ and this year’s Home, Gift & Clothing sector has grown as a result.

Glee Director, Matthew Mein comments: “Home, Gift & Clothing is an exciting new sector for Glee, and we’re thrilled that such an exceptional mix of companies will be joining us at this year’s show, many of them for the first time. As well as inspiring garden centres to further diversify into lucrative new categories, we also want to show traditional home and gift retailers how to integrate gardening into their lifestyle merchandise mix.

“Millions of British consumers are out in their gardens digging, planting up containers on balconies or cultivating houseplants. The upsurge of interest in nature and desire to be more sustainable is driving huge interest in certain sectors – pots and planters, gardening tools, outdoor clothing and seeds, for example – and we want to show gift and home retailers how they can benefit from these vital growth areas.

“Not only can buyers take steps to break new ground at Glee, but they can also stock up on the crucial staple products which will keep tills ringing in the run up to Christmas - whether it’s home fragrances or giftwrap, flower vases or gardening gloves, wall art or woolly socks, Glee is the show which addresses all angles of the consumer lifestyle shifts that are shaping retail.”

Find out more

Glee is the UK’s leading garden retail show, focusing on building year-round profits for buyers and suppliers within the core gardening and outdoor leisure product categories.  To keep up to date on the latest Glee news visit www.gleebirmingham.com.  To enquire about exhibiting at Glee 2023, which will take place June 27th – 29th, please call +44 (0)203 3545 9752.

The team from the Garden Centre Association have a stand at Glee this month where existing members and those interested in finding out more about the organisation can drop by.

The GCA will be at the event at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham in Hall 8, Stand 8C70-D71 from June 27 until 29.

Peter Burks, Chief Executive at the GCA, says: “Glee is the largest horticultural industry exhibition and most of our members will be attending, so it’s a great opportunity to invite them over to our stand to have a good catch up face-to-face. It’s one of the most important trading events in the gardening industry calendar.

“Not only is it the perfect show for garden centre staff to find out the latest horticultural news, see the newest products on offer, meet suppliers old and new and source exciting new supply partners, but it is also a chance to catch up with other GCA members and to network.

“I will be attending and I look forward to catching up with as many members as possible during the course of the event. We’ve a lounge area with tables and chairs that’s perfect for anyone keen to come and have a sit down and to chat with us.”

More than 400 brands will be at Glee this year including new suppliers and some never before seen at the show.

Thousands of new products launch exclusively there every year, from new compost compositions to decorative aggregates, the latest plant varieties, decking, fencing, garden décor, pots, sculptures and statues.

Peter continues: “We’re also looking forward to seeing the Glee Talent Store finalists’ pop-up store designs, which will be at the show too. This was a joint initiative we hosted with the Glee Talent Store team. Congratulations to everyone from all the garden centres who took part and to those who have been selected to have their designs displayed at Glee. It’s a fantastic achievement.”

Glee is also the place to see the latest trends and has a dedicated New Product Showcase area that features innovation and new product development.

Peter adds: “Education has always been a key aspect of Glee’s overall offering with ‘The Stage’ the place to learn more about the key trends and topics that are shaping the future of gardening. There’s a three-day agenda with topics including issues surrounding sustainability and ethical consumers and how we can futureproof our industry, which are all things we’re discussing too.

“We’re also looking forward to chatting to anyone who would like to find out more about our association and we’ll be able to provide information for garden centres and suppliers interested in joining us.”

The GCA represents garden centres nationwide.

Through sharing information and its inspection programme the GCA helps members to achieve high standards in customer service, plant quality and reliability.

For further information, please visit www.gca.org.uk.

Summer is fast approaching and as homeowners around the UK start planning for social gatherings and alfresco dining, Glee - the International Festival for Garden, Leisure, and Pet will be embracing the outdoor living trend with ideas and inspiration for 2024.

Taking place at the Birmingham NEC from the 27th to 29th of June, the halls at Glee will once again be home to exhibitors showcasing the latest designs in BBQs, inspirational furniture styles, and material and outdoor lifestyle influences within the dedicated Outdoor Entertaining sector.  Glee's late June timing is designed to offer significant benefits to buyers, with thousands of existing and new products exclusively launching at the show together providing the perfect opportunity for buyers to preview the latest collections and place orders for the upcoming gardening season.  With summer right around the corner, Glee is also the first opportunity within the 2023 buying calendar to source outdoor furniture, garden heaters, and decorative items or finalise top-up orders for immediate delivery into store.

The power of the outdoors

There is no doubt that the outdoor living movement has exploded recently as outdoor spaces have been embraced with new interests. Gardens have become, more than ever, a place to relax, escape, work, eat, exercise, and play.  Recent research by YouGov for the HTA (2021) revealed that nearly half of UK households (42%) use their gardens to entertain family or friends with garden parties and barbecues. The HTA also showed that sales in the outdoor living department at garden centres were 19.88% up in 2022 compared to 2021, indicating that this momentum is showing no signs of stopping.

Indoor and outdoor merged rooms

Furniture and accessories have blurred the lines between indoors and out, adding comfort and style by effectively creating zones while maintaining an open look and uninterrupted view of the garden and beyond.

Emotive design forms the foundations of Glee exhibitor Bizzotto’s brand philosophy and furniture collections. With a commitment to high quality, sustainability, and beauty, its three furniture brands, “Yes”, “Bizzotto Outdoor” and “Homemotion” will take centre stage. Tramontina has all retailers need to sell the stylish and versatile al fresco dining dream, from beautifully understated bistro sets to loungers which create individual and comfortable areas to relax in.  Hex Living will also be creating the perfect outdoor room with its contemporary garden furniture ranging from loungers to storage solutions.

Social hotspots

Fire pits, chimineas, log burners and patio heaters have proven to be the must-have garden accessory and that trend is set to continue into next year as people enjoy their gardens for longer. According to an Amazon survey, 32% of people plan to buy a fire pit in 2023, making it a popular outdoor cooking and heating appliance.

Pinnacle Agri is a newcomer to Glee and its showstopping product is the Firestorm Patio Heaters which use eco-friendly wood pellets to create a dazzling, smokeless flame within a glass tube, perfect for those that like the modern aesthetic. Fandango Products will be bringing back its safe and easy-to-use Kindling Cracker firewood splitters. They are also the UK distributor for Espegard's fire pans and accessories, which with their simple and functional design for warmth and cooking will win over fire pit lovers everywhere.

Al fresco dining

The overall barbecue and alfresco eating market in 2021 were worth just over £2.2 billion, with the UK hosting around 165 million barbecues in the same year. And with the cost-of-living crisis affecting many, garden dining and cooking remains a fashionable and cheaper alternative to a visit to the local pub or restaurant.   Campingaz has enhanced outdoor cooking experiences throughout the UK and beyond and will continue to inspire both retailers and consumers through its barbecue range at the show. Blackstone Europe will give retailers the opportunity to sell outdoor cooking experiences for large groups or families with its griddles and barbecue accessories. Elsewhere, household names such as Kamado Joe, Landmann and Primo Grills can all be found within Glee Outdoor Entertaining, featuring what the latest innovations from these market leaders.

Dudley-based Midtherm and Glee newcomers Gozney will also be bringing their ranges of pizza ovens to capitalise on the soar in popularity of outdoor cooking.

Garden Decor

Poppy Forge is bringing its British-designed and made garden products to the Outdoor Living sector including plant supports, arches, obelisks, garden art and boot care products.

Primus will be returning to the show to showcase its leading homeware, gifting, and garden décor brand. From its Wallace & Gromit sculpture range to wind chimes and hangers, outdoor clocks, and metal wall art they will offer customers garden decor with quality pieces that draw the eye and elevate an outdoor space.

Illuminated spaces

The craze for solar garden lights has seen consumers extend their garden time after the sun goes down. Solar lighting can enhance a garden or outdoor space, giving it a wonderful, cosy ambience as well as practical illumination for outdoor areas that need a lift.  Nordlux’s range of lights can be used beyond the garden to illuminate the front door, driveway, and garage, as well as balconies and terraces. Forum Lighting Solutions is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of lighting and radiant heaters are an energy-saving solution to keep the garden warm after dark.

Eco-Friendly

The sustainable garden industry has seen a huge boom - with more and more eco-savvy consumers opting for eco-friendly materials for their outdoor living accessories.  Dr Heat will showcase its eco-friendly firelighters produced exclusively from recycled candle wax and shredded Miscanthus grass, grown in the South West of England.  BCB’s International’s FireDragon - Eco-Friendly Fire Lighters, made from rotten vegetable matter, will appeal to fire and flame lovers who don’t want to harm the planet.

Matthew Mein, Event Director at Glee said: “Consumers are increasingly focusing on improving their outside spaces, with recent statistics supporting the growth of the outdoor living industry. Increasing choices, a newfound love of the garden and budget-friendly options made available by retailers are making outdoor entertainment more affordable and accessible for consumers. At Glee 2023 those exhibitors that make up the Outdoor Entertaining sector will together showcase the latest trends and products that will help to drive growth in the industry this year and beyond, whilst enabling buyers to better plan their buying and merchandising strategies ahead of the peak summer season.”

Find out more

Glee is the UK’s leading garden retail show, focusing on building year-round profits for buyers and suppliers within the core gardening and outdoor leisure product categories.  To keep up to date on the latest Glee news visit www.gleebirmingham.com.  To enquire about exhibiting at Glee 2023, which will take place June 27th – 29th, please call +44 (0)203 3545 9752.

Don’t miss Glee Fire, Grill & Chill

For the second year in a row, many of these outdoor heating solutions, barbeques and firepits will be in action within Glee’s dedicated Fire, Grill and Chill area. Relocated to a prime location at the front of the NEC near the Hall 6-8 and Hall 20 entrances, this area will be the go-to place for leisure buyers to source 2024 ranges, as well as provide the backdrop to the Glee Party on Tuesday 27th June, to which all exhibitors and visitors are invited.

The team from GTN are proud once again to be the official media partners for Glee producing the Glee Planner, the Glee Show Catalogue and the Glee Daily News.

After this launch issue we will be publishing further Glee Daily News issues as follows:

• Preview - 21st June
• Build-up - 26th June
• Day 1 - 27th June
• Day 2 - 28th June
• Day 3 - 29th June
• Omnibus - 28th July

Exhibitors should contact Alan Burdon, alan@pottingshedpress.co.uk, or 07939 048899, for advertising details. 

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The Greenfingers Charity and the team at the garden retail’s leading exhibition, Glee, are asking exhibitors at this year’s show to consider supporting the children’s hospice garden charity with a special product promotion.

Many Glee exhibitors have supported Greenfingers in the past, with the likes of Vivid Arts, Primeur, Woodmansterne, Evergreen Garden Care, Woodlodge, Zest for Leisure and Deco-Pak, supporting the charity with everything from rabbit ornaments, doormats, greetings cards, compost, planters and play sand.  And now, as the industry gets ready for the 2023 edition of Glee, the charity is hoping that at least 25 brands will consider supporting the charity throughout the 2024 season.

Linda Petrons, Director of Fundraising & Communications at Greenfingers said: “We’re grateful for every penny raised but recognise that not every business has the time to allocate to fundraising challenges. Product promotions are a superbly simple yet effective way to make a financial contribution to the charity. Previous companies have enjoyed great commercial success for their ‘Greenfingers ranges’ and we hope that many more Glee exhibitors will be open to the possibilities it offers.”

Glee’s Event Director, Matthew Mein, added: “At Glee we are proud to support the Greenfingers Charity and we hope that many of our 400+ exhibitors will look to support via product promotions ahead of the 2024 season. It’s a great way to create some buzz on stand and to offer something unique to retailers, whilst also supporting the continuation of Greenfingers’ exceptional work in children’s hospices across the country.”

How does it work

Product promotions are an incredibly easy way for brands to fundraise for Greenfingers.  Whether a product is specifically created for the charity or allocated from an existing product range, all companies have to do is commit to donating an agreed sum from the sale of each item. The Greenfingers team will also work with suppliers to ensure product packaging highlights their support of the charity’s work, extending its vital messaging to consumers within the retail environment.  Donations can be allocated to the supplier’s annual budget forecast, making it a simple but very effective way to show their support.

Jenny Douthwaite, Director of Primeur, which donated over £4,000 to Greenfingers in 2020 said: “Running a product promotion for Greenfingers was so easy and such a great way to support the charity. Not only could we raise vital funds but the brand awareness it created on the shop floor opened up the charity to a whole new audience. It was certainly a hugely worthwhile approach to fundraising that we would highly recommend to others.”

To discuss this with Linda in person and to find out more about the Greenfingers charity, you can visit their stand at Glee (27-29 June, NEC Birmingham) in Hall 6J72.

Find out more

Any brands interested in launching a Greenfingers product promotion is asked to contact Linda Petrons directly by emailing Linda@Greenfingerscharity.org.uk.

You can also join in the conversation by following Greenfingers on social media - https://www.facebook.com/Greenfingerscharity/, @GreenfingersCha on Twitter, and @Greenfingerscharity on Instagram and LinkedIn. 

Twelve candidates from this year’s Glee Talent Store have been selected to showcase their designs at Glee (May 2023). Clare Baker and Nathan Evans from Bents Garden & Home (pictured) are among the finalists.

They were selected from 24 garden centre staff members, who took part in a visual merchandising training day and submitted ideas for a pop-up store concept based on either houseplants or outdoor plants.

Matthew Mein, Event Director at Glee, said: “During a training day in March, the 24 individuals learnt all about visual merchandising from some of the very best, including Talent Store mentor, Debbie Flowerday, a Visual Merchandising Consultant, TrendBible’s Home & Interiors Trend Editor, Wendy Lowe and Michael Perry, aka Mr Plant Geek.

“They were then placed into groups and tasked to come up with a pop-up store concept and design based on houseplants or outdoor plants. These designs were submitted and we’re thrilled to announce that the following individuals have made it to the finals and will be showcasing their designs at Glee 2023.”

The finalists are:

Outdoor plants:

• Freya Markwood from Perrywood Garden Centre, Sudbury
• Louisa Power from Ongar Garden Centre – British Garden Centres
• Amber Dowsett from Perrywood Garden Centre, Tiptree
• Katherine Davies from Pugh’s Garden Village, Wenvoe
• Nathan Evans from Bents Garden & Home
• Damian Walker from Harrogate Garden Centre – British Garden Centres.

Houseplants:

• Clare Forster from Braintree Garden Centre – British Garden Centres
• Hazel Woodward from Millbrook Garden Centre, Staplehurst
• Alison Smith from Chessington Garden Centre
• Clare Baker from Bents Garden & Home
• Matthew Bone from Thurrock Garden Centre
• Wendy Jones from Pugh’s Garden Village, Wenvoe.

The finalist’s pop-up store designs will be showcased at Glee, which takes place at the NEC Birmingham from June 27 until 29, 2023.

Peter Burks, Chief Executive at the GCA, said: “Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Glee Talent Store and to those who have been selected to have their designs showcased at Glee. It is a fantastic achievement as Glee is one of the most important trading events in the gardening industry calendar.”

For further information, please visit www.gca.org.uk.

Watch the Glee TV Peat-Free Roundtable discussions held late last year with Catherine Dawson, Steve Harper, Mark Portman and Toby Thomas, hosetd by GTN Editor Trevor Pfeiffer.

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Every year hundreds of new products are entered into the highly coveted Glee New Product Showcase with just fifteen gaining triumph after a fiercely fought pitching process and judges’ deliberation.  Nine months have now passed since the 2022 winners were crowned; here Glee catches up with a some of those winners to find out how their latest trophy has impacted their business and what they have planned for Glee 2023.

2022 Glee New Product winner: Planters - Woodlodge

Woodlodge is one of the leading gardenware suppliers in the UK, and as consumers become more environmentally aware of what they buy and how they garden, there has been a boom in consumer demand for more sustainable products from their suppliers.

Garden Planter winners, Woodlodge, which scooped the win with its EcoMade planters made from 97% ocean-reclaimed material, reported an uplift in sales since launching at Glee and winning the New Product Award. Michael Wooldridge, Director at Woodlodge said: “Sales have picked up for EcoMade since the launch and we’re forecasting these to continue increasing as sustainability moves up the agenda for retailers.  It was fantastic to have the product recognised by the judges and we are delighted to win. The award showcases Woodlodge’s outstanding product development and our ability to tap into the consumers’ mindset and demands.”

Looking to Glee 2023 Michael added: “Being the main garden trade event of the year we feel it is important to exhibit at Glee every year to reach as many buyers as possible.  We will be launching our new catalogue at the June show which is full of new ideas that are exciting to retailers and consumers. Our range of products is our best yet, with innovation, trend-led pieces and sustainability continuing to stimulate ongoing interest and conversation in the industry. “

2022 Glee New Product winner: Garden Plants, Seeds & Bulbs – Golden Grove Nursery

With planters come plants and the 2022 Glee Garden Plants, Seeds & Bulbs Award went to Golden Grove Nursery with Cryptomeria jap. 'Kyara Gold’. Talking about the win, Golden Groves’ Roger Ward said: “The award was a great boost of moral to the management and staff at the nursery and it is good to have a plant in development appreciated by the industry. Someone quipped to me at the time - “Fancy a conifer winning a best plant in show” - so it gives some positive publicity to the plant group after some recent lacklustre coverage. The nursery also gains positive publicity and perhaps gives it greater credibility and introduction to new customers who perhaps are unaware of its products. These benefits take some time to reach fruition.”

Come June, Golden Grove will be returning to Glee’s plant hub – the Green Heart – it has been confirmed that the team will be showcasing not just the standard ranges but also new varieties and will be highlighting how their plants lock up carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and the work they have been doing to reduce their own carbon footprint.

2022 Glee New Product winner: Landscaping & Garden Buildings – Meadow View Stone

The value of credibility that a Glee New Product award can offer was noted by 2022 Landscaping & Garden Buildings winners, Meadow View Stone. Sarah Hill, MD at Meadow View Stone said: “Winning the award against some very strong competition gave all our team a huge morale boost.  In what is considered a very competitive product category, it gave the business greater credibility and further cemented the Company’s strength - as innovators within the decorative aggregate category.”

Sarah added: “We have always been great supporters of the industry event, so will once again be exhibiting our products and new collections alongside our many merchandising solutions.  We continually study trends, evaluate sales data and collaborate with customers and key industry influences to identify gaps in the market or our product range.  This is what drives our NPD along with new or improved operating solutions, some of which will be evident at Glee. 

As a growing business we also recognise the need to be more sustainable and environmentally conscious, so Glee will be a platform to showcase the environmental benefits of some of our existing products, together with potentially new products and merchandising solutions, that improve or negate the impact on our environment.”

2022 Glee New Product winner: Garden leisure & Entertaining - Zest

Meadow View’s thoughts were echoed by Zest, which scooped the Garden Leisure & Entertaining award in 2022. “Not only is it motivational for the new product development and marketing teams, particularly because of all the hard work that is involved, a Glee New Product Award is a great asset for the sales team in driving next season’s business in terms of exposure and confidence.  An award attracts significant attention from the trade and is a great support when reaching out to garden centre buyers.  This is especially true in today’s uncertain times when a clear point of difference and peer group acknowledgement that a product is truly ‘on trend’ is a persuasive message for the garden trade,” said Zest’s Head of Commercial Development, Simon Davison.

Zest is confirmed to be exhibiting at Glee 2023 and will be taking a proactive approach to on trend product development, which reflects the massive changes in consumer attitudes and needs in terms of outdoor living and acknowledges consumers’ concerns for the future.   Simon explained: “The company’s natural advantages are its use of slow-grown timber sourced from FSC® certified forests (FSC®-C114990), combined with quality manufacturing methods and a handcrafted finish with an absolute focus on desirability, durability, and sustainability.  Over and above that, the design team is focusing on products that reflect current trends such as outdoor modular cooking, wellness, relaxation and being close to nature. Our design team are also focusing on the use of the garden all year round and late into the evenings as well as during the day, grow your own self-sufficiency, and easy access products”.

2022 Glee New Product winner: Growing Materials – Sipcam Home & Gift

Sipcam Home & Garden scooped its first Glee New Product award in 2022, topping the Growing Materials category with its Peat Free Compost Booster & Organic Superfood. Talking about the win Sipcam MD Matt Jones said: “Since the Glee award many customers have been impressed with the Organic Superfood concept, which provides a multi-action 6-in-1 booster for plants and an organic feed solution that reduces carbon footprint. With Organic Superfood in stock this month, it represents an exciting time for the Sipcam team, with the biggest product launch since ecofective® was introduced to the market in 2018.

The product has gained hundreds of stockists and we are continuing to invest in the range to ensure we are meeting the increasing demand.

“Winning the award created heightened extra reach for the launch of Organic Superfood, positioning it as a ‘must view’ proposition for garden care buyers. From a brand recognition perspective, winning such a prestigious category upheld the growing reputation of the ecofective® brand within the gardening industry, something that the Sipcam team have been working hard towards over the last five years.

“We would definitely encourage suppliers to enter the awards. Even being shortlisted offers a useful platform to highlight your product range… If you win, it’s not only an amazing feeling but is an game-changing springboard for a new product launch.”

Glee New Product winner: Best of British - Airflow

Celebrating British manufacturing, the Best of British award was awarded to Airflow in 2022 for its “Bertie” Christmas tree stand. Talking about the win Airflow’s Managing Director, Lionel Huish said: “We created our Christmas tree stand based on the feedback we received from British Christmas tree growers who were frustrated with the quality of tree stands that were available in the marketplace.  We worked tirelessly, over two years, to develop an innovative design and solution to the problem, thus felt entering Bertie into the New Product Awards at Glee was an ideal opportunity to present our British designed and manufactured product to a mass audience.

“The move by the Glee organisers to hold the exhibition in June suited us perfectly, as it was well timed for buyers looking to place orders for the winter season. By winning The Best of British Award at Glee, we saw an immediate increase in enquiries and sales, particularly from Garden Centres and Wholesalers. We even saw Bertie showcased on Glee TV.

“The process of entering The Glee New Product Award was extremely straightforward, as the form could be completed through Glee’s online portal. Having been shortlisted, at the exhibition, Managing Director, Lionel Huish was required to present a two minute “elevator pitch” which was a great chance to unveil our product, while also gaining feedback from industry experts. This led to a huge increase in footfall to our stand from buyers who had seen our presentation and were keen to learn more about Bertie.”

Enter the Glee New Product Showcase in 2023

Entry into the Glee New Products Showcase is now open and is completely free of charge to all Glee exhibitors.  The showcase will feature entries from twelve different product categories: Plants, Seeds and Bulbs, Growing Materials, Growing Accessories, Garden Growing Containers, Garden Decoration, Garden Tools & Machinery, Landscaping, Garden Leisure & Entertaining, Wild Bird Care and Wildlife Products, Gifts, Body & Bath, Christmas, Greeting Cards, Toys and Games, Homewares, Clothing and Fashion Accessories, Pet Products, Retail Services & Experiences, and DIY Products.

To enter, simply download the entry form from the Exhibitor Zone (online at www.gleebirmingham.com)

Find out more

Glee is the UK’s leading garden retail show, focusing on building year-round profits for buyers and suppliers within the core gardening and outdoor leisure product categories.  To keep up to date on the latest Glee news visit www.gleebirmingham.com.  To enquire about exhibiting at Glee 2023, which will take place June 27th – 29th, please call +44 (0)203 3545 9752.