Allergen labelling inadequate – Lessons to learn…
There are vital lessons to learn in Garden Centre Catering from the tragic death of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse…
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10 Ways to attract Millennials to your Garden Centre Cafe
Here is the latest feature we have written in our 10 Ways series for Garden Centre Catering. (The link will take you through to the latest edition of the magazine) 10 Ways to attract Millennials to your Garden Centre Cafe Just click on the image below to read the feature… And if you are looking…
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The relevance of relevance
So what has gone so badly wrong wrong with retail? House of Fraser BHS Debenhams Mothercare Maplin The list could go on… Undoubtedly there is a mix of factors. There is Business rate increases, then there is high rent retail units, then of course there is the Brexit effect on the £ and the huge…
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10 Lessons to learn from a visit to Barton Grange Garden Centre
Barton Grange Garden Centre continue to push boundaries in Garden Retail. Recent visits reveal a strategic desire to communicate that this is a place that is all about plants. A place that is engaged with its customers, a place that is fun, vibrant, and most important of all relevant to them… Here are the 10…
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Blue Diamond’s East Bridgford Garden Centre sets new standards in Garden Retail
Blue Diamond’s website boasts “our groundbreaking flagship garden and home centre is now open at East Bridgford, with over 81,000ft2 of undercover shopping to discover. The new Blue Diamond centre also boasts two beautiful restaurants – Cafe Home & Garden and The Greenhouse Kitchen, where all our food is always homemade. “We offer our customers aspirational environments in which to…
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B&Q bans all Neonicotinoids
B&Q has banned Neonicitinoids from the cultivation of all the flowering plants the group sells. B&Q were quoted as saying: “We will ensure that none of our flowering plants will be grown using any of the nine neonicotinoid chemicals. This goal has been achieved by working closely with our plant suppliers.” A positive move which…
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Garden trends for 2018
Garden Centre giant Wyevale have published their take on the trends that are going to shape 2018. Interesting reading… Nano gardening,housepolant mania, eco gardening and the al fresco dinner party are all gaining strength. But there is a new type of gardener, and new rules of engagement… A fascinating read… “Gardening is increasingly recognised as…
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Fabulous houseplant retailing at RHS Wisley Plant Centre, and Langlands Leeds
Some great houseplant merchandising seen in the last week or two…
Displays that engage.
Displays that inspire and sell…
Online sales and discount codes
Namesco have just emailed out a great spooky offer to their customer base.
Event driven discount codes are a trend that we cannot afford to miss.
Apple refresh their retail offer
Apple have opened their new refreshed Apple Store at Sheffield Meadowhall, and its not about selling product it is about selling the experience of using the product. It is about showcasing creativity not stating specifications… Just think, if we did the same with our plants, if we sold the dream of what the customer could…
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