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Welcome to the January 2026 Edition of Garden Centre Connect, the monthly product showcase for Garden related products and services. Each month Garden Centre Connect keeps you up-to-date on both new and trusted ranges from key suppliers as well as all the latest products and services available to you. Our January edition features a host of great Garden, Pet, Homeware and Gift products. We also highlight five great trade shows for you to attend in January and February. Spring Fair is a stage where creativity, commerce, and community collide, taking place 1-4th February at the NEC in Birmingham. Light Style London (Stand 4G30-H31), Rainbow Designs (Stand 3M10-N11 and 4J25), Robert Frederick (Stand 4G45), SSP Hats and Accessories (Stand 3A24-B25), Trafalgar Group Trading (Stand 5L40) and William Lamb Group (Stand 5K20) are all exhibiting at the show. INDX Woman, INDX National Menswear Show, INDX National Kidswear Show & Kids Footwear Show and INDX Home will be taking place at Cranmore Park, running from late January to late February. Featuring womenswear, menswear, kids' fashion & footwear and a world of homeware products, they offer a fresh approach to trade shows, focusing on commercial curation to meet buying needs. To guarantee you receive future issues please register below. |
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Restore the natural colour to
patios and paths almost instantly with Patio Black Spot
Remover. Remove all organic staining within two hours of
application. Maintain the condition with Patio Black Spot
Preventer annually. A spray and leave treatment that helps
reduce the amount of pressure washing required and removes algae
within days. |
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The Luxe Living
Collection, from Greenkey, is an
artisan-inspired range of natural and sustainable rugs and cushions
that elevate any space, with natural fibre options for indoor
use, and a recycled collection for enhanced performance in outdoor
settings. Artisan style meets sustainable comfort, ordered
today, delivered tomorrow. |
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ALPEN Swiss
Tools delivers Swiss-made manual garden tools built for nature
crafters. The collection includes pruning shears, snips,
loppers, hedge shears and saws, all engineered for durability,
precision and comfort, helping gardeners tackle trimming and cutting
tasks with confidence and quality. Available now
at Burton McCall. |
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William Lamb Group
has crafted quality products since 1887. From
back-to-school essentials & durable umbrellas to classic
wellies, they combine over 130 years of experience with innovation.
With over 100 licenses from top brands like Disney, they deliver
style and reliability. Contact today to
discuss wholesale and bespoke made-to-order
services. |
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SSP Hats and
Accessories is the UK’s largest wholesaler of Hats, Scarves, Gloves
and Bags for Men, Women and Children. They offer next
day delivery across mainland UK . This means you have everything you
need for summer sales without carrying large stocks. Call or
email today to become a stockist. |
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There’s nothing like a vibrant, welcoming
atmosphere to kick off the new year. Light Style
London's leaf cluster string lights are the perfect way to
bring warmth, harmony, and a touch of nature to any space this
season. Choose between battery or mains-powered options. The battery
version even features a built-in timer, glowing for 6 hours
each day. |
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Does your business cater to
the discerning customer who also happens to be a dog-owner?
Elevate your offering with a selection of British Made leather dog
collars and leads from Dogs & Horses UK. Ideal
for independent owner-operators whose customers value authentic
artisanship, stylish design and wow factor. Contact
today. |
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See it first at INDX Woman:
The UK’s first womenswear show of 2026. INDX
Woman is the UK womenswear industry’s destination
order-writing trade show. See a commercially curated edit of the
latest must-have lifestyle collections, across apparel, footwear,
and accessories. Get ready to streamline your buying.
Register now and find it all at Cranmore
Park from 25-27 January
2026. |
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The INDX
National Menswear Show is the UK's dedicated trade
event for the menswear industry, held at Cranmore
Park on 1-3 February 2026. Expect a commercially
curated selection of over 160 brands spanning apparel, footwear, and
accessories. Register now and take your menswear business to the
next level. |
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Spring Fair 2026 is a
stage where creativity, commerce, and community collide. It
celebrates the 'Masters of the Mix' - the retailers who curate the
unexpected, the suppliers who spark what’s next, and the visionaries
who turn stock into stories and shops into stages. 1-4th February
NEC Birmingham. |
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On 15-16 February 2026 at Cranmore
Park, the INDX
National Kidswear Show and the INDX National
Kids Footwear Show will unveil the latest kids'
fashion, accessories, and footwear. Brands include Jack & Jones
Junior, Kids Only, Kite, Mayoral, Ducky Zebra, Frugi, Emile &
Rose, Guess, Lelli Kelly, Froddo, Geox, TT Kids, Young Soles, and
Camper. |
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Immerse yourself in a world of
homeware design, trends, and innovation at INDX
Home, returning to Cranmore
Park from 24-25 February 2026. Enjoy product
demos, collection launches, and range exclusives from over 200
international brands across kitchen & dining, organising &
storage, small electricals, bed & bath, home textiles, soft
furnishing, home living, and home
accessories. |
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Offer customers a lasting
Valentine’s gift. Figured’Art's Paint By Numbers, Diamond
Painting, 3D Puzzle and Cross Stitch kits provide creative, relaxing
experiences with wellbeing benefits. Beautifully boxed and complete,
they’re ideal for retailers seeking meaningful, experience-led
Valentine’s gifting this season. Email
today. |
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Djeco's collection of 55 card
games have original illustrations, designed to bring the whole
family together in fun and festive games. A small format
that is easy to present in the store, easy to offer and easy to
carry on a trip. View the catalogue here.
Email them today to become a stockist.
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Give your garden centre
a standout edge with home and gifting ranges your
customers won’t see in big stores. With trusted names and
exclusive finds, enjoy free doorstep sampling
across all brands and 20% off every order. Only on
Sparkinity, the Marketplace that helps Retailers stand
out. |
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Robert Frederick have been
creating unique gifts and games for over 30 years. Their
charming new Peter Rabbit baby collection, featuring timeless
Beatrix Potter designs, makes a thoughtful and practical gift for
baby showers, christenings, or first birthdays. From keepsake boxes
to a baby brush and comb set, there’s something for
everyone. |
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Celebrate 100 years of Disney
Winnie the Pooh with Rainbow Designs’ Anniversary
Collection. Featuring a commemorative plush toys and a beautiful
gift set that includes a baby-soft Pooh, illustrated comforter
& ring rattle, these keepsakes are perfect for garden
centre customers seeking thoughtful gifts for newborns and special
occasions. |
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Heritage Playing Card
Company creates beautiful, illustrated playing cards.
Choose from a huge range of titles including Trees, Herbs, Spices,
Cottage Garden flowers, Butterflies and many more. Each pack is a
treasure trove of fun and inspiration and makes the perfect memento
or gift. Contact for further
details. |
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Premium home
fragrance designed for garden centre customers.
Molecule Home Fragrance's candles, wax melts,
diffusers and room sprays use eco-conscious ingredients, refined
fragrances and elegant design, delivering reliable sell-through,
repeat purchases and a sensory experience that complements
nature-led retail environments. |
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Trafalgar Group
Trading are UK's market leaders in sparklers, novelty
pyrotechnics and the best selling garden centre product -
Indoor Firework Selection Packs. All Trafalgar's
products can be sold all year without any special fireworks sales
licence. See them at the NEC, Spring Fair
2026, Hall 5 L40, February 1st-4th. |
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Dates for your diary: INDX Woman | Cranmore
Park | 25-27th January INDX National
Menswear Show | Cranmore Park | 1-3rd
February Spring
Fair | NEC Birmingham | 1-4th
February INDX National
Kidswear Show & Kids Footwear Show | Cranmore
Park | 15-16th February INDX
Home | Cranmore Park | 24-25th
February Dates for your diary is your definitive guide to trade shows that are taking place in the coming months. Many of the shows featured have workshops, seminars and talks which add to your show experience. For further information on any of the shows listed please visit their websites. |
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