Retailing

Oct- 2016 -

26 October

Almost all companion animal vets asked to euthanise healthy pets

98 percent of vets have been asked to euthanise a healthy pet, say figures released by the British Veterinary Association (BVA). The information came from the BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey. The poll of 700 vets across the UK highlighted the difficulties faced by vets every day. 53 percent of the vets surveyed said…

25 October

Vet surgery evacuated after a ‘chemical incident’

A veterinary practice was evacuated after reports of ‘a strong smell of chemicals’. Medivet on Springfield Road, Chelmsford, called the emergency service just before 11am yesterday. Essex County Fire & Rescue service stated: “Firefighters were called to reports of a strong smell of chemicals at a veterinary practice in Chelmsford. “Three…

Sep- 2016 -

22 September

Garden centre faces “carnage” due to roadworks

A Gloucestershire garden centre is facing turmoil due to resurfacing road works closing off the business to the public. Tewkesbury Garden Centre has been subject to the A38 roadworks with little or no notice according to Rachel Gallagher, the manager. “The roadworks have hit our trade hard with next to nothing coming through…

19 September

Wyevale Nurseries sees 45 percent increase from garden design sector

A nursery in Hereford has announced that it has seen a 45 percent increase in sales year-on-year this month (September, 2016) from the garden design sector. Wyevale Nurseries believes it has seen this growth in sales from the garden design market with more people moving away from DIY to…

2 September

Weber returns to Glee 2016

Weber is set to make a return to Glee 2016, as the garden retail industry gears up for the must-visit trade event. Weber will be returning to the show with its full product portfolio including gas, charcoal and electric barbeques. The Weber chefs, synonymous with the brand, will also be cooking up delicious…

Aug- 2016 -

30 August

Garden centre donates sunflower proceeds to charity

A Worcester garden centre is donating all the proceeds from the sale of sunflower blooms to charity. Laylocks Garden Centre has decided to give the funds raised from three acres of sunflowers to Midlands Air Ambulance. The charity has responded to more than 46,000 missions, averaging 2,000 per year, making it…

25 August

Hillier donates £13,000 to The Silver Line charity

A chance conversation between Robert Hillier and Dame Esther Rantzen at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2015 led to Hillier donating a cheque for £13,000 to The Silver Line charity today at Ampfield House in Hampshire. Hillier Nurseries introduced a new English lavender at Chelsea Flower Show this year, which raised funds for…

25 August

New chairman appointed by Dobbies

Andrew Bracey has been appointed chairman of Dobbies, the UK’s second largest garden centre retailer, headquartered in Scotland. Andrew is a founding partner of Midlothian Capital Partners which together with Hattington Capital recently acquired Dobbies from Tesco for £218m on a cash and debt-free basis. John Cleland, CEO of Dobbies, said: “Andrew…

22 August

Small businesses lose billions due to unfair contract terms

Over half of small firms have been subject to unfair contract terms with suppliers, costing almost £4 billion in the last three years New research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) suggests suppliers are failing to make auto-rollover clauses clear up front (24 percent), tying businesses into lengthy notice…

22 August

Garden centre wants to expand with a horticultural holiday site

A Welsh garden centre is aiming to expand with horticultural themed holidays after supermakets have affected sales. Tal Goed Nurseries, based near Glan Conwy, has seen its turnover fall since 2009 and blames low cost competition, in particular, supermarkets. After over 25 years, the owners have decided to develop 27…