Events and Show
GIMA is proud to announce an exclusive virtual event, ‘In Conversation with Dobbies’, taking place on 5th February. Open exclusively to GIMA members, this session offers an opportunity to hear directly from Dobbies’ senior leadership team on plans for the future.
This must-attend event will provide valuable insights into Dobbies’ plans for the upcoming season and beyond. The senior team will share how they are responding to evolving market dynamics, fostering stronger supplier relationships, and driving collaborative growth across the supply chain.
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A STRATEGIC marketer and sustainable marketing consultant has been revealed as one of the keynote speakers at the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) annual conference (January 26 until 29, 2025).
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Taking place from 2–5 February at the NEC Birmingham, Spring Fair 2025 is retail’s most trusted trade event, celebrating 75 years of shaping the industry. With over 1 million products to explore, it’s the go-to event for retailers and shop owners looking to refresh their ranges and discover the latest trends.
This year’s show is packed with newness, featuring over 400 new-to-show exhibitors, exciting features, and inspir…
GIMA – the trade association representing over 180 garden suppliers and manufacturers – is delighted to announce its AGM & Day Conference for 2025. Taking place on Tuesday, 25th March 2025, at Radcliffe House, University of Warwick, this event promises a day of networking, industry-leading insights, and discussions on how businesses can harness the power of AI to drive efficiency and growth.
The event will begin with the Annual General Meeting, exclusively for fully paid-up members, followed by a dynamic Day Conference op…
Kersten Capella the WYEVALE Nurseries’ Sales and Marketing Director is to speak about her industry experience and leadership role at the inspirational ‘Women in Horticulture’ event on Thursday, November 14 at Horticulture House in Oxfordshire.
Joining Fran Barnes the CEO of the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), on the podium, Kersten will also be helping to fundraise for the horticultural sector charity Perennial.
Kersten explains: “It’s an honour to have been invited to take part in this inspirational event on Thursday, November 14 at Horticulture House in…
Hyve Group the Glee organiser, have announced that eBay will be a sponsor of the 50th anniversary of the event, which will take place at the NEC, Birmingham from 10th - 12th September.
The new partnership with the UK’s premier garden trade exhibition will see more businesses able to take advantage of selling on eBay, which is one of the world’s largest hubs for SME trading.
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As the garden retail sector gets ready for Glee and buyers are busy planning their visit to the show (10th – 12th September, NEC Birmingham), it has been confirmed that Deroma - the world’s largest terracotta pot manufacturer – is making its highly anticipated return, marking an end to its three-year hiatus from exhibiting.
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The annual Greenfingers Charity Fundraising Dinner is set to return later this year on Thursday 28th November, with even more opportunities for supporters of the children’s hospice garden charity to dig deep and boost the annual fundraising total before the year wraps up.
A popular event on the Greenfingers Charity’s calendar, the fundraising dinner has seen its numbers expand year-on-year, with the 2023 dinner welcoming over 130 guests and a fundraising total exceeding £35,000. This year, on the cusp of the charity’s 25th anniversary in…
Wyevale Nurseries have announced they are taking a stand at the Four Oaks Trade Show in Cheshire in September, they will showcase their latest plant range as well as meeting customers in person.
Being one of the UK’s leading commercial nurseries, they say it’s vital to continue to meet customers, so have signed-up yet again to the event on the 3rd and 4th of September.
Andy Johnson, Wyevale Nurseries Managing Director says: “We’re really pleased to be exhibiting once again at the 2024 Four Oaks Trade Show, which is a unique event that reflects the warmth and innovative…
Wyevale Nurseries have announced they are taking a stand at the Four Oaks Trade Show in Cheshire in September, they will showcase their latest plant range as well as meeting customers in person.
Being one of the UK’s leading commercial nurseries, they say it’s vital to continue to meet customers, so have signed-up yet again to the event on the 3rd and 4th of September.
Andy Johnson, Wyevale Nurseries Managing Director says: “We’re really pleased to be exhibiting once again at the 2024 Four Oaks Trade Show, which is a unique event that reflects the warmth and innovative…
Hartley Botanic’s 2024 RHS Chelsea Tradestand ‘Simple Elegance – A Traditional English Garden’. Manufacturer to showcase largest structure ever shown at Chelsea, reflecting demand for grander Victorian Glasshouses. The stand officially launches Hartley Botanic’s NEW range of elegant water butts and showcases two new Greenhouse colours.
Four contrasting Greenhouses are set against an inspiring, yet traditional, Victorian English garden theme
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Key topics explored at the annual GIMA Day Conference - Navigating garden retail challenges, held at the Horticulture House, Chilton in March, included economic and garden retail challenges, and sustainability adaption to ever-changing market dynamics.
The event was split into key themes, bringing together industry leaders, experts as well as GIMA members so they could explore trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the garden industry.
Market & Retail Outlook.
David Denny, Director of Research and Insights at HTA, got the conference…