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CONTACT
GCU
Contents
INFORMATION
Published by:
Datateam Business Media Ltd,
London Road, Maidstone,
GARDEN CENTRE UPDATE
Kent ME16 8LY
Telephone:
(01622) 687031
Product Focus 4
Fax: (01622) 757646
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www.datateam.co.uk
Among other suppliers Ryobi unveils one of its latest additions to the
popular Expand-It range...
GCU is published monthly and is
available to all garden centres
within the UK.
GLEE Product Review 6
Annual subscriptions are FREE.
Just fill in the registration form
We follow up on some of the exciting new products that were
inside or go online to receive
showcased during this years exhibition ...
your copy each month.
ISSN 1475-8598
Buyer’s Directory 14 6
Publisher:
Paul Ryder
pryder@datateam.co.uk
Tel: 01622 699105
EDITORS COMMENT by Becci Knowles
Journal Manager
Hello,
& Advertising Sales:
Phil Brown
GLEE is the number one, annual, international trade event for the garden, pet and leisure industries and the only show
pbrown@datateam.co.uk
covering the full spectrum of retail opportunity for these markets. Offering three days of profit-boosting inspiration across
Tel: 01622 699133
seven core product sectors, the show brings together thousands of buyers and suppliers from around the world each year.
Combining the biggest selection of new products, global brands, innovation and exclusive visitor features GLEE is the place to
Production Co-ordinator:
build relationships with new and existing buyers.
Izzy Chase-Philmore
‘GLEE Garden’ could be found in Hall 5 covering products in the Nursery, Machinery, Garden Care and Retail Services, Home
Tel: 01622 699115
and Gift sectors. GCU made its mark here, generating a lot of interest among visitors and exhibitors – we spotted a fair few of
you reading our latest issue throughout the show!
Subscriptions Manager:
Karen Wright
Hall 5 was also home to Westland, its stand full to the brim with visitors checking out the new Plant Rescue range and much
Tel: 01622 699109
more besides. Find out how the show rated in our interview with Sales Director Keith Nicholson on page 10.
Hall 4, meanwhile, showcased GLEE Landscaping and combined inspiring displays and ideas with the raw building materials
Production Editor: that are needed to create the most impressive layouts, structures and designs. Visitors came to source trend setting products
Steve Parks and ideas in stoneware, statuary, terracotta pots, gates, greenhouses, paving, timber, and decking, walling and garden
structures from hundreds of suppliers.
Editor: Becci Knowles
Hall 3a formed the GLEE Leisure Hall, displaying the most luxurious, must-have conservatory and outdoor furniture, together
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with leisure and outdoor accessories including the latest lines in fire pits and bowls, wooden furniture and BBQs.
A must for the pet and aquatics retailer, GLEE Petindex could be found in Hall 3, covering
a diverse range of products including pet food, health care, bedding, leads, collars, toys,
treats, books, cages, terrariums, aquariums, gravel, pumps, filtration systems, aquatic
The publishers cannot accept
any responsibility for
plants and bird food. It is the annual platform for major brands and new trends, such as
discrepancies either in copy or
the growing sectors of pet “well-being”, specialist nutrition, and fashion and luxury
between products and/or
lifestyle products.
services listed. Nor can the A staggering 37 free seminars, demonstrations and discussion forums were also on offer
publishers be responsible for this year as part of GLEE’s renowned seminar programme located in The Hothouse (Hall
illustrations and/
5) and Petindex Seminar and Grooming Theatre (Also Hall 5).
or copy of similar products
which lead to infringement
This issue is pretty much devoted to GLEE. Find out more from page 6 onwards!
of copyright.
Enjoy! Becci
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