HORTICULTURE NEWS Plant retail analysis
With over 30 years experience in the plant business, Jim Teague has recently launched his own company aiming to improve the way
we sell plants. Jim feels that now is the perfect time for plant retailers to be analysing and planning how they manage and develop this key product category. Whatever the weather or the economy throws at us, plants will always be at the core of garden retail. Due to the constant erosion of the horticultural skill-set within the garden centre industry, Jim feels we must act now through working closer with growers and developing a better strategic understanding of our core product. Jim is certain that there are significant gains to be made in efficiencies and ultimately profitability within plant areas. 8For more information visit
www.jimteague.co.uk
Resounding success
for GroSouth! The inaugural GroSouth Exhibition held on November 9, 2012 was a resounding success. The weather was superb and visitor and exhibitor numbers reflected a positive atmosphere and a tangible buzz! The initial feedback so far has been excellent from both exhibitors and visitors. Visitor numbers of 600+ were above expectations and after extending the floor plan and adding more stands, the total number of exhibitors for 2011 was 123 which included many first time exhibitors. Next year’s show is already set to be a success with several new exhibitors already booked in addition to confirmed bookings for 2012 from the majority
of this year’s exhibitors. The 2012 show will be held on November 7. 8For more information visit
info@grosouth.co.uk
Extensive range
of Alpine plants Gedney Bulb attended the recent GroSouth event. Its extensive range of 9cm and l-litre colour-labelled Alpine varieties is available throughout the year. In order to include more plant groups, the successful range of alpine 6-acks has been increased. The Gedney range of herbaceous plants includes a wide range of top quality 9cm, 11cm and 2-litre plants for retail sales, with colourful, eye-catching labels. From October – March, Gedney also supplies open ground plants and pot-grown liners for potting on. Only one trolley minimum is required for free delivery. 8For more information call 01406 550341 or visit
www.gedneybulb.co.uk
Be a winner in this Olympic year!
The 16th Classiflora Imports open days, which take place on March 7- 8, 2012, will offer visitors a triple option to buy, which will ensure they continue to be the winners this year. Option one involves a minimum order of €4000 (part load) with a 20 per cent transport fee, invoiced in Euros. Option two is the CFI forward plan option to reserve £5000 of stock, and call off orders in minimum £500 amounts (two trolleys) throughout the year. Option three is the famous Open Day Deal. An extra 10 per cent discount is always available to clients at these open days (regardless of whether they already have deals in place). Spend a minimum £2,800 and pay cash on delivery, and the 10 per cent discount applies. 8For more information call 08700 600420 or visit
www.classiflora.com
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