Events and Show
What will customers be buying next season? Which new plant introductions have the potential to become tomorrow's bestsellers? And how can retailers stay ahead of changing consumer trends?
Those questions will all be answered when Mr Plant Geek's Future Plants Tours return to Glee 2026, giving visitors an exclusive insight into the innovations set to shape the future of garden retail.
Led by renowned plantsman, broadcaster and trend forecaster Michael Perry, better known as Mr Plant Geek, the ever-popular sessions offer retailers a unique…
One of the standout moments of SOLEX 26 took place after the exhibition halls closed, as exhibitors, retailers and industry colleagues came together for the ever-popular SOLEX World Cup Awards Evening.
Now, one month on, we're looking back at an evening filled with celebration, entertainment and great company.
The Awards Evening has become a much-loved part of the SOLEX experience, offering the perfect opportunity to unwind after a busy day at the exhibition, catch up with industry friends, make new connections and celebrate another successful show.…
Can you believe it's already been a month since SOLEX 26 opened its doors?
It feels like only yesterday that the NEC Birmingham welcomed thousands of visitors from across the outdoor living industry for three unforgettable days of innovation, inspiration and connection.
From exciting product launches and beautifully designed exhibition stands to valuable business conversations and the latest trends shaping our industry, SOLEX 26 once again demonstrated why it remains the UK's leading outdoor living trade exhibition.
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With fewer than two weeks until Harrogate Fashion Week returns from 2nd-4th August, all four halls are now full and completely sold out, bringing together over 250 brands for SS27 buying.
For buyers, it means more choice, discovering new names and completing all your buying under one roof.
Across womenswear, footwear, accessories, jewellery, occasion-wear, lingerie and swimwear, buyers can explore hundreds of collections in one place, making it easier to compare brands, discover new suppliers and build a well-considered collection without the time and expense of travelling between…
With less than a month to go until Harrogate Fashion Week returns from 2nd-4th August, buyers from across the UK and Ireland are preparing for three days of buying and networking in the heart of the beautiful spa town of Harrogate.
As the UK's leading womenswear trade show, HFW brings together over 250 brands across womenswear, footwear, accessories, jewellery, occasionwear, lingerie and swimwear, giving retailers the opportunity to complete all their buying for the season ahead in just one trip.
Time is valuable, so having the ability to compare collections, discover new…
For Garden Centres, Plant Retailers, and Horticultural Buyers, the Four Oaks Trade Show remains a key date in the horticultural calendar.
Set across a 23 acre nursery site near to the Jodrell Bank Space Observatory, the show delivers an unrivalled opportunity to see and inspect next season’s plants, products, and innovations close up. It is the UK’s Premier Show for the Horticulture Trade.…
It’s not too late to secure your place at the upcoming KETTLER Trade Show, taking place onsite at the Redditch showroom throughout June.
Open across the entire month, the showroom will be available to explore at a time that suits you, and KETTLER look forward to welcoming both new and familiar faces.
This is your chance to experience the…
The Loving Outdoor Living area is the beating heart of SOLEX 26, where the show floor spills outside into a relaxed, open air space filled with great food and glowing fire pits.
Here, our BBQ and outdoor cooking brands step out of the exhibition hall to show what their products can really do, turning live flame, shared plates and easy conversation into a true garden party atmosphere.
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For many garden centres, fashion, footwear, and accessories are already a key offering – and for those looking to increase footfall through other revenue streams, this could be an exciting route.
Curating the perfect collections is an important part of the job, which is why Harrogate Fashion Week has become a go-to date in the diary for so many buyers!
Returning from 2nd-4th August 2026, the three-day event continues to attract buyers from across the UK and beyond, and brings together over 300 brands - making it easy to see everything in one place, from best-loved names to…
Fashion buyers are being alerted to the opening of registration for Harrogate Fashion Week, returning 2nd-4th August.
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From 22 to 24 June 2026, spoga+gafa will once again bring the international garden lifestyle and BBQ industry together in Cologne. Already during the early-bird phase, the “Creation&Care” theme world recorded particularly strong demand and is currently around 85 percent booked.
This section bundles products and solutions for garden design, equipment and technology as well as plants and care, and alongside “Living”, “BBQ” and “Outdoor Adventure” is a key focus within the product portfolio of the world’s leading trade fair for garden lifestyle and BBQ.
As part of the…
Easter is not just any old bank holiday. For garden centres across the UK, it is the starting gun for the entire season: a four-day window that can define the trading quarter and, for many independents, set the tone for the year ahead, say the team behind Glee - Britain's biggest garden trade event.
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