Walkers share their Christmas secret
“It’s all about going the extra mile, and finding stock that is uniquely different to the online offer” explains Graham Bodle of Walkers Nurseries in Doncaster.
So, here is Christmas – Walkers way…
“It’s all about going the extra mile, and finding stock that is uniquely different to the online offer” explains Graham Bodle of Walkers Nurseries in Doncaster.
So, here is Christmas – Walkers way…
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…
East Bridgeford is Blue Diamond’s flagship centre, with some 81,000ft2 of undercover shopping.
It also has one of the most spacious and exciting Christmas offerings with genuine innovations.
We hope you enjoy our gallery of images, which were taken at East Bridgeford in November 2019.
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…
So it is here The new John Lewis Christmas advert for 2019. The big question is why we all love the John Lewis advert First and foremost the adverts tell a story, a simple compelling story that is relevant to us and which tugs at our heartstrings. The soundtrack adds to the magic, and helps…
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…
The new RHS Garden Wisley Plant Centre on a damp morning just three days from opening.
First thoughts
Fabulous plant range
Traditional layout
Very much looking forward to seeing it once it opens…
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…
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…
Langlands Garden Centre (Whinmoor) offered customers a spooky cookie…
(OK spooky cakes, but that does not rhyme)
Langlands Garden Centre (Whinmoor Leeds) is offering a new take on delicious old fashioned favourites with their chilled pudding range.
Customers select their favourite traditional favourite, which is served hot…
Sensible portion sizes.
Simple.
Effective.
And according to customers – Delicious
#themagicisback That is Tong Garden Centre’s Christmas hashtag, which accompanies their TV advert, portraying the role that Tong plays in creating the perfect Christmas… While Timmermans Garden Centre is taking the magic further with a new twist on Santa, – Afternoon Tea with Santa It is also worth noting Timmermans also have the circus in…
There are vital lessons to learn in Garden Centre Catering from the tragic death of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse…
Click on the headline below for the full story on the BBC website…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Some great houseplant merchandising seen in the last week or two…
Displays that engage.
Displays that inspire and sell…