Clive Humby OBE to speak at our Conference Data science pioneer Clive Humby OBE who co-founded the global consumer insights company behind the Tesco Clubcard will be speaking at our annual conference in January 2027. Clive will present on January 26 at the Crowne Plaza, Stratford-upon-Avon, sharing his expertise on data strategy, consumer behaviour and…
2027 conference sponsorship packages We’re inviting businesses across the horticultural and retail sectors to explore sponsorship opportunities with us for our 2027 annual conference, taking place from January 24–27, 2027. The prestigious event at the Crowne Plaza, Stratford-upon-Avon will once again bring together key decision makers from leading garden centres across the UK, offering sponsors…
Richard Coles to speak at our Conference & tickets go on sale today BROADCASTER, former popstar and Church of England priest Reverend Richard Coles is speaking at our annual conference in January 2027…and tickets go on sale today (June 22, 2026). Richard will take to the podium on Tuesday, January 26 at the Crowne Plaza,…
Retail leader Justin King confirmed as one of the lead speakers at our 2027 Conference Former Sainsbury’s CEO Justin King CBE is going to be one of the main speakers at our annual conference in January 2027. The highly respected businessman will speak about leadership, transformation and customer-focused retail on the Monday of the event…
May BoT shows strong performance for furniture & BBQs Members had an ‘encouraging’ May according to the body’s Barometer of Trade (BoT) out today – with furniture & BBQs sales up significantly on the same month last year (June 15, 2026). With highly variable weather conditions moving from cooler periods into intense heat, the industry…
Sir Jason Kenny a headline speaker at our 2027 GCA Conference Britain’s most successful Olympian of all time Sir Jason Kenny has been confirmed this month (June 2026) as a headline speaker at our annual conference in January 2027. The highly decorated cyclist will speak about performance, resilience and success on the Monday of the…
Why biosecurity is everyone’s responsibility Biosecurity is no longer a background consideration for British horticulture. It is central to protecting our gardens, landscapes and the wider environment. As one of the UK’s leading wholesale nurseries supplying garden centres nationwide, our Associate Member Wyevale Nurseries places biosecurity at the heart of its operations. Julia Giermaniuk, Plant…
We’ve confirmed the location and dates for our 2027 conference this month (May 2026). Our annual event, organised by Chairman, Ben Harrison, Operations Director for Haskins Garden Centres, alongside our CEO, Peter Burks, will be held in Stratford-upon-Avon from January 24-27, 2027. Fantastic praise Ben explains: “Following the success of our 2026 conference, which received…
Our e‑learning platform GROW releases milestone 100th course on trees Our award‑winning Garden Retail Online Workshops (GROW) e‑learning platform has today launched its 100th course – representing a key milestone in its growth (May 21, 2026). The new release is entitled ‘Basic Trees’ and is accessible to GCA and Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) members to…
Summer regional award meetings dates & venues announced We’ve revealed the dates and venues for our summer regional award meetings when members find out who has come top in our area annual inspections. Garden centres are encouraged to attend their area event happening at four locations nationwide and to bring their teams along too. Explore…