LifestyleGarden lines up new launches for Solex 2024 NEWS


Make a beeline for the exciting furniture brand’s stand to explore its biggest number of new items introduced for a season. With so much on offer this year – from a revitalised woven collection, to a brand- new compact outdoor living concept, and another game- changing repurposed plastic chair – LifestyleGarden is a must-see for outdoor leisure buyers at Solex 2024. One of the key launches at the show this year is a revamp of LifestyleGarden’s Martinique range. The woven furniture collection has been given a


beautiful refresh and is being re-introduced with a new softer shape, boasting curved edges and a selection of versatile new tables. Offered in two colours – Woodsmoke and Rock Ridge Grey – the revitalised Martinique collection is now available with additional lounging and corner sets, alongside dining and bistro sets. Highlights include a new adjustable-height table, complete with attractive wide- slat Duraboard tabletop. The seating in this collection also pairs well with LifestyleGarden’s beautiful FSC Teak tables, particularly in the Woodsmoke colourway.


GCA partners nation’s first Net Zero Business Census & urges members to get involved


LifestyleGarden will be found at the forthcoming Solex exhibition, on stand 140, which takes place Tuesday 9th – Thursday 11th July at the NEC, Birmingham.


 To see more of LifestyleGarden’s existing product portfolio, please visit www.lifestylegarden. co.uk


Wyevale Nurseries returns to retail tree market after 15-year absence


Wyevale Nurseries has unveiled its first collection of trees for retailers at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show after a 15-year absence from the market. The Hereford-based leading commercial nursery launched the range of 10 litre (10L) potted trees at the show and will be taking orders for deliveries from August onwards.


Wyevale Nurseries’ Garden


Centre Sales Manager, Colin Stanley explained: “We have been asked by many of our retail and garden centre customers


about growing trees again for them, so after 15 years, we’ve returned to our retail tree roots with our first crop for the retail market this autumn.


BHETA partners with Garden Centre Expo event in October


BHETA is partnering with Garden Centre Expo, the garden trade conference and exhibition being held at the London ExCel on 15th and 16th October 2024. BHETA has secured the partnership to provide its membership with access to the 3,500 garden centre buyers,


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Strand Hardware appoints new Finance Manager


Working for Strand Hardware truly adds up for Moninder Shergill who recently joined the company new Finance Manager.


as its


Moninder will manage the daily book keeping operations for Strand, complete essential monthly tasks such


as payroll and the preparation of management accounts, and oversee the creation and review of cash flow and budgets.She will also oversee client/supplier account payments – making her a front line contact for Strand customers and stakeholders.


She brings a wealth of experience to the role, having


previously served as a Finance Business Partner at GKN Aerospace Services in Solihull. There, she managed daily book keeping tasks among other responsibilities.


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owners and operators already registered to attend the event this year. Four months ahead of the show, 150 of the 180 stand options are already sold, but organiser, the established garden publisher Eljays, is reserving a selection of prime locations, including space immediately opposite the show


“Retailers and garden centres


are seeing an increase in demand for trees from consumers and this is creating a pull for the product. Gardeners are keen to plant trees in their green spaces, where they can, and they are also keen to include fruit trees, so they can embrace Grow Your Own.


“This is a trend our customers say looks set to continue. We’re also seeing garden centres, who currently may not be our clients, coming to us asking for trees, as they are finding it harder to import them from Europe due to increased legislation. Many also


entrance for BHETA members. At a briefing webinar for BHETA members, Eljays director, Luke Page outlined the focus of the show as being non-horticultural garden retail suppliers including garden leisure, DIY, homewares, gift, food, fashion and pet. He explained: “While we will of course be welcoming traditional garden supplies exhibitors, Garden Expo has been created to concentrate on the garden centre sector’s need to diversify and establish their destination shopping offer.”


want to buy British and there are limited suppliers who can fulfil their needs of British sown and British grown, which we can. “We’re offering an excellent range of 10L trees including ornamental and fruit trees in a trio of collections featuring many of the very best selling and most popular varieties available. We’ve included something for everyone!


 For further details about Wyevale Nurseries, which is based in Hereford, please call 01432 845 200 or visit www. wyevalenurseries.co.uk


Commenting on the partnership, BHETA marketing director, Steve Richardson said: “BHETA has a significant number of members who supply the garden sector and there is a real opportunity for traditional garden retailers to diversify into DIY, housewares and gift to create additional revenue streams.” There is a package of space and marketing support discounts available exclusively to BHETA members see www. bheta.co.uk for more details.


The AMES Companies appoints new Sales Director for the Garden Centre channel


In a move to further strengthen its position as the ‘partner of choice’, the AMES Companies has confirmed that it has recently appointed a new Sales Director, responsible for driving the garden centre channel.


Patrick Thick, who joined the


company in 2023, has been appointed to the role, bringing with him a wealth of experience and knowledge of the opportunities and challenges that are currently shaping the garden retail sector. As Sales Director for garden centres, Thick will be


responsible for overseeing sales operations, establishing brand presence and leading the sales teams. Working alongside Thick will be the 20-strong sales agents, together focused on a service-first approach which will encourage a stronger dialogue with garden centre customer to better identify local pain points.


The Garden Centre Association is an official partner of the nation’s first Net Zero Business Census being delivered by the UK Business Climate Hub partnering with Planet Mark. This is the largest national


research initiative of its kind and includes a coalition of business associations and large corporates.


GCA CEO, Peter Burks explained: “This project aims to establish a definitive benchmark for the private sector’s


the UK’s national 2050 net zero target through a strong collaborative effort to gather the largest ever dataset reflecting UK organisations progress on net zero. “We’re urging our garden


centre and associate members to take part in the Census and help shape invaluable insights for policymakers, investors, and business leaders, guiding the nation’s journey towards a sustainable future. It’s open to all UK organisations.


“Anyone can access the Census at www. businessclimatehub.uk/ census. The official deadline is June 30, but we understand it may be extended to July 7 to capitalise on the start of Net Zero Week, which follows on from London Climate Action Week in early July.”


ERA appoints new Manufacturing Manager


Leading home security and fenestration component provider, ERA, has appointed a new Manufacturing Manager, as part of its commitment to providing its customers with high-quality, reliable and technically advanced products. Andy Furness,


who brings with him over 15 years’ experience in the manufacturing and construction industry, will be overseeing the manufacturing process on a range of ERA’s mechanical products, including custom projects. Managing a team of 35 within ERA’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, based in the West Midlands, Andy will play a pivotal role in optimising production efficiency, maintaining quality standards, and implementing solutions to enhance manufacturing processes. Furness’s appointment at ERA follows a successful


career in production management roles across a wide range of reputable manufacturers within the construction industry.


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