Garden Centre Expo

🌟 2025 is just around the corner, and so are the hottest houseplant trends! 🌿 As we gear up for the new year, it’s time to think about the plants that will be stealing the spotlight and even doubling as thoughtful Christmas gift ideas for your customers. Here’s a sneak peek at the must-have trends shaping 2025: 🌱 Pet-Safe Plants: With younger generations balancing a love for pets and plants, these are perfect for keeping homes green and safe for furry friends 🌬️ Air-Purifying Plants: Wellness is in focus, and these natural air-cleaners are leading the way to fresher, healthier spaces 🍃 Unusual Foliage: Move over, common greens, 2025 is all about bold colours and strikingly unique leaves that make collections pop! 🪴 Miniature Plants: Big on style, small on space. Perfect for plant lovers growing their collections in compact spaces 🌟 Terrariums: Low maintenance and beautifully self-contained, they’re ideal for busy plant enthusiasts or space-saving decor 💬 What’s on your trending plant list for 2025? Share your favourites in the comments 👇 #GardenCentre #Houseplants2025 #PlantTrends #GrowYourBusiness #SustainableLiving #InnovationInGardening #HouseplantLove

While we're all gearing up for Christmas 2024, savvy garden centre owners know that planning for Christmas 2025 starts much earlier than you might think! ✨⏰ Did You Know? 🎄 The preparation for Christmas 2025 in garden centres kicks off as early as February 2025. That's right - just two months after this year's festivities! Why Advertise Early? 📅 ✅ Secure prime advertising spots ✅ Get ahead of your competitors ✅ Reach garden centres during their crucial planning phase Limited Spaces Available! Our February and March 2025 issues have limited advertising spaces, and they're filling up fast. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your products or services to garden centres across the country. 🚨 Act Now: Secure Your Spot Today! 🚨 Don't wait until it's too late. Give us a call now for more information on how you can advertise in our February 2025 issue and get your products in front of garden centre decision-makers at the perfect time. Contact Fanny Moreno at: 07843 794 622 or estefania.moreno@eljays44.com #GCR #GardenCentre #Christmas #ChristmasSales #Xmas #Innovation #BusinessGrowth #ChristmasAd

📊 Encouraging Figures for October Sales! 📊 The The Garden Centre Association’s latest Barometer of Trade (BoT) figures for October 2024 offer promising news for garden centres, with 9 out of 13 categories showing growth compared to October 2023. 🍂 Indoor categories performed particularly well, with food hall/farm shop sales leading at +12.2%, followed by catering at +11.61% and clothing at +9.62%. Categories like houseplants (+8.6%) and gifts (+7.39%) also thrived, along with a positive start for Christmas sales (+2.95%). 📈 👉 https://lnkd.in/eEsA3R6K 💬 CEO Peter Burks noted: “It’s encouraging to see the significant increases in indoor categories, which outweighed the losses in outdoor ones.” Outdoor categories like garden sundries (-6.77%) and furniture & BBQs (-8.96%) saw declines, showing a shift in consumer focus as the colder months approach. For garden centres, this means focusing on high-performing areas like food halls, catering, and gifts to maximise revenue opportunities. As Christmas sales ramp up, now is the time to capitalise on festive shopping trends! How is your garden centre preparing for the holiday rush? Let us know! 🎄👇 #GardenCentre #GCE25 #RetailGrowth #GardenCentreTrends #Houseplants #Christmas #HolidaySales #Catering #FoodHall #Innovation #BusinessGrowth 

🍽️ Is Catering Part of Your Garden Centre? If Not, It Should Be! 🌿 Thinking about adding a catering offering to your garden centre? Expert Andrew Burton from Pleydell Smithyman Limited shares why it's a game-changer. ✨ According to Andrew, most garden centre owners agree, investing in catering is essential in today’s market. Done right, it not only boosts catering sales but drives retail sales as well! 💡 He explains that a well-developed catering offer can significantly increase footfall and positively impact sales, especially when placed strategically to maximise customer flow throughout your centre. 📈 Catering is the key to turning your garden centre into a destination while unlocking more revenue opportunities. Learn how to grow your business and make the most of this valuable offering in the latest issue of our sister publication Garden Centre Retail Magazine. Subscribe now through the link below 👉 https://lnkd.in/eS_d8MqE #GCR #GCE25 #GardenCentre #Gardening #Catering #BusinessGrowth #Profitability #Cafe #Houseplants #DestinationCentre #Retail

🌟 Turn Plastic Problems into Footfall Opportunities! ♻️ Plastic plant pots are a staple of gardening, but they can quickly pile up at home or become pollutants. 🌱 Leading brands like Dobbies and B&Q are showing how recycling initiatives can turn a challenge into a customer-attracting opportunity. 💡 ✨ Dobbies Garden Centres has teamed up with elho group | B Corp, offering a pot recycling scheme in 69 centres. Customers can drop off any shape, size, or colour of plastic pot (as long as it's not polystyrene). ✨ B&Q is rolling out recycling stations in over 100 stores to collect old plastic pots and transform them into brand-new planters made entirely from recycled materials! Customers increasingly seek eco-friendly practices, and services like pot recycling show your commitment to making a difference. These initiatives not only reduce waste but also boost footfall, inviting customers to recycle, grab a coffee, and explore your products. 🪴☕ Want to bring this kind of footfall-boosting innovation to your garden centre? Join us 7-8 October 2025 at ExCeL London to discover how initiatives like these can grow your business and attract eco-conscious customers. 🌎✨ #GardenCentre #GCE25 #Sustainability #GreenInitiatives #SustainablePractices #BusinessGrowth #Gardening 

Missed the action in October? 🌿 Discover why Amy Stubbs from British Garden Centres called our event a "game changer" for networking and business growth. With invaluable insights, exciting exhibitors and endless opportunities to connect, next year’s show at ExCeL London is one you won’t want to miss! 🚀 It’s never too early to mark your calendars for 7-8 October 2025 and get ready to take your business to the next level! 📈 #GardenCentre #BusinessGrowth #NetworkingOpportunities #GCE2025 #Innovation #Gardening 

From Roots to Renewal: the growth behind Caulders Garden Centre 🌱☀️ 🌿 In a recent interview featured in our sister publication Garden Centre Retail Magazine, the inspiring owners of Caulders Garden Centres, Colin and Mandy Barrie, shared their remarkable journey of growth and commitment to sustainability. It's a must-read for insights into their success story! From their start to recent acquisitions, Mandy and Colin have reinvested every penny back into their centres, focusing on enhancing customer experiences and expanding their offerings. 📈 Discover the latest on their bold £1.5M investment as they double the size of one of their restaurants, ready to welcome even more guests by spring 2025! 🥂 Alongside this expansion, they’re strengthening their sustainability efforts with 175 solar panels achieving an impressive 92% efficiency, plus rainwater harvesting and air-source heat pumps—all key steps toward their greener future 🌞🌧️ Focusing on reinvestment, sustainability, and understanding their audience, they have built a legacy of growth and innovation 🌱 📅 Want to learn more about their innovative approach? Check out the full story in Garden Centre Retail! Subscribe through the link below and never miss an issue again 👇 https://lnkd.in/eS_d8MqE #GardenCentreRetail #GCR #GCE25 #SustainableGardening #GardenCentreInnovation #GardenCentre #Innovation #BusinessGrowth #Gardening #Houseplants #Planting 

🌱 Be Part of the Future of Garden Centre Retail! 🌱 Garden Centre Expo is back on 7-8 October 2025 with a mission to revolutionise the industry! As the UK’s premier event dedicated to the latest trends, innovations, and sustainable solutions, this is your chance to put your brand at the heart of garden centre transformation. ✨ Whether you're launching ground-breaking products, showcasing eco-friendly practices, or introducing tech solutions that elevate the customer experience, our show is where industry leaders come to connect, collaborate, and shape the future. 🤝 🌿 Why Exhibit? - Connect with key decision-makers - Gain invaluable insights from market-leading sessions - Be part of an event designed to inspire, educate, and drive the sector forward 🌱  Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your business at this game-changing event! For more information check out our website: 👉 https://lnkd.in/e3kEvmUU And to secure your spot, contact Luke Page at luke.page@eljays44.com or 07482 188 891 #GardenCentre #GCE25 #IndustryInnovation #TradeShow #B2B #Innovation #BusinessGrowth #Gardening 

🌱 Catering Continues to Bloom in Garden Centres! 🌸 According to the latest The Garden Centre Association (GCA) Barometer of Trade (BoT), catering has led the way, achieving a remarkable +18.16% growth in September sales! 🥂 Top Performing Categories: 🍴Catering: +18.16% 🌱Seeds & Bulbs: +15.94% 🎄Christmas Sales: +14.22% Despite the economic challenges and unpredictable weather, GCA members have shown resilience and adaptability! GCA Chairman William Blake, also Managing Director of St Peters Garden Centre, comments: “It’s great to see overall growth this month, especially in seeds, bulbs, and houseplants. Catering and farm shop sales have been strong, continuing the trend we’ve seen all year.” Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJVqUCQH September’s results show just how valuable a great café or restaurant can be for garden centres! With catering topping the charts, it’s clear that offering delicious food and a cosy spot to relax encourages customers to stay longer and come back more often. ☕📈 #GCE #GardenCentre #GardenCentreGrowth #Catering #Innovation #BusinessGrowth #Cafe #FoodOffering 

Be sure to check out the Garden Centre Expo review in Garden Centre Retail Magazine! It’s packed with insights and strategies to help grow your business – don’t miss it! 📈✨