Houseplants = Happiness

As someone who started their career in houseplants there is something incredibly exciting about seeing retailers getting so excited about their houseplant offer. Sales of houseplants are soaring, and captivating a new generation of gardeners. But so many Garden Centres are missing out on this trend, with tired displays that lack relevance and wow. Our…

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How vegetarian is your food offer?

We have been advising our clients about using separate griddles and grills for vegetarian and vegan meals for some time now. It started off by being all about ethics, and respecting customers lifestyle decisions. However it has now been taken one stage further… A Burger King customer is suing the fast-food chain for the way…

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New thinking in Garden Retail

We were fortunate enough to be invited to a preview event for the RHS Garden Wisley Plant Centre and Gift Shop. The new Plant Centre is light, airy, confident and sophisticated. it lives out the RHS values with regards to sustainability, from the environmental credentials of the build, through to the reduced use of plastic, the…

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The new RHS Garden Wisley Plant Centre is taking shape

The new RHS Garden Wisley Plant Centre is taking shape Here is a first look of this major new development, which is scheduled to open on in the second week of June. Interesting features are the structures to provide shade, and what look to be structural elements for plant displays, along with plant benches ready…

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Dogs in cafes?

Do you allow dogs in your cafe? Should you allow dogs in your cafe? Generally there are no food hygiene/cross contamination issues, and our dog loving customers love to be able to bring their dogs to the cafe. Deepdale Garden Centre, in Lincolnshire bake dog biscuits for their canine customers, while others sell dog beer…

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