Specialist garden centres

Article Abstract:

Sales through UK garden centres rose to an estimated 1 billion pounds sterling in 1995, not including sales through franchises and concessions. The largest sector of the market is growing stock, followed by enhancement features and sundries, garden buildings, garden tools, garden chemicals and garden furniture. Total spending on garden products is estimated to have reached 3 billion pounds sterling in 1995. The sector remains relatively strong, and is in a good position to benefit from any economic recovery which may take place.

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Specialist garden centres

Article Abstract:

In 1996, the UK market for gardening was valued at 2.76 billion pounds sterling. Around 84% of households have a garden and 17% of adults claim that gardening is one of their hobbies. The retail market is equally divided between garden and DIY centres, with a small proportion accounted for by independents, variety stores and mail order. An overview of retail sales is included, along with details of consumer spending and trends, factors affecting the market, retailer profiles, and forecasts for the future.

Hardware Stores, United Kingdom, Industry Overview, Equipment and supplies, Home center stores, Lawn and garden equipment, Gardening

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The garden of Eden

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Bertie Eden, who produces wine at the La Comberbelle vineyard in the Languedoc region of France and at two other vineyards, aims to become one of the leading wine makers in the region. He has been accepted by local wine makers, even though he is British, and has been able to gain financial backing. He developed an interest in wine at an early age, and later worked in vineyards in Tuscany, Australia and France. He has gained a reputation for his commitment to the bio-dynamic method of growing grapes.

Grape Vineyards, Grapes, France, Interview, Viticulture, Vintners, Eden, Bertie

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