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Statement on changes to coronavirus restrictions from HTA
By GCU on September 28, 2020Commenting on the Prime Minister’s announcement on new restrictions in the light of a continuing rise in Coronavirus cases, James Clark, director of Policy and Communications at the HTA said: “Garden centres have risen to the challenge of providing safe environments and processes to protect their staff and customers. “Just as many are fully reopening their hospitality offering these further […] -
Latest DIY and garden centre retail figures
By GCU on May 29, 2020According to The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA)’s latest weekly Covid-19 financial update for members, the forecast for growth in DIY and garden expenditure for 2020 overall has again fallen back despite the impact of gradual store re-openings. -
The return of retail, but not as we know it
By GCU on May 29, 2020Non-essential retail stores will re-open in less than three weeks, but how will Britain's retailers fare in the post-Covid landscape? Founder of shopping app Ubamarket discusses why stores must go beyond cleanliness guidelines and offer a more convenient, modern shopping experience to succeed -
Garden centres to reopen in Scotland: Response from the Horticultural Trades Association
By GCU on May 27, 2020The Scottish Government has announced that garden centres will be allowed to reopen on or after 28 May, as part of Phase 1 of its strategy for exiting lockdown. -
The latest from the GCA
By GCU on May 26, 2020Mike Burks, GCA Chairman, updates GCU on the latest developments within the organisation. -
LifestyleGarden thanks keyworkers with special giveaway
By GCU on May 18, 2020LifestyleGarden has recently launched its #FeetUpWithLifestyleGarden giveaway as a way of showing its thanks for these incredible human beings. -
Three in five tradespeople say pandemic has negatively impacted their mental health
By GCU on May 14, 2020New research from home improvement and repair service, Local Heroes, has today revealed that three in five (60 per cent) skilled tradespeople across the nation feel the COVID-19 outbreak has caused a negative effect on their mental health. -
HTA urges ‘thoughtful’ approach to reopening
By GCU on May 12, 2020The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has issued this industry response to the reopening of garden centres in England from Wednesday 13 May -
Hartley Botanic experiences spike in demand for glasshouses & greenhouses to ‘grow your own’
By GCU on May 12, 2020Historic Glasshouse and Greenhouse manufacturer Hartley Botanic is experiencing a renewed demand from homeowners in its handmade Greenhouses during lockdown -
Slight improvement ahead for DIY and garden industry
By GCU on May 11, 2020According to The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA)’s latest weekly Covid-19 financial update for members, the forecast for growth in DIY and garden expenditure for 2020 has shown a small improvement – thanks largely to the gradual reopening of B&Q, followed by Homebase.