GIMA Buyer Connect events put suppliers directly in front of buyers from key garden retailers, distributors and online marketplaces.
With controlled, timed appointments, these speed networking events provide you with priceless opportunities to get your products in front of key buyers within the garden retail market.
10th July 2019
29th May 2019
10th, 11th & 12th September 2018
N.B. Open to GLEE Exhibitors Only
30th November 2017
31st May 2018
7th October 2017
11th, 12th & 13th September 2017
N.B. Open to GLEE Exhibitors Only.
Wednesday 12th July 2017
Tuesday 2nd August 2016
31st May 2018
Wednesday May 11th 2016
Thursday 19th May 2016
Wednesday 8th July 2015
Wednesday 25th March 2015
15th & 16th September 2014
N.B. Open to GLEE Exhibitors Only.
Thursday 24th January, 2014
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Retailer: Lee Valley
Market: Canada
When: 16th July 2026
Format: Teams Meeting
Background on the Group
Lee Valley is a Canadian family-owned retailer founded in 1978, now operating 19 upmarket stores across Canada alongside a strong mail-order and online business.
Product Sourcing Requirements
Categories of Interest:
Practical gardening equipment & accessories including Garden Tools, Watering, Weeding, Pest Control, Plant Support, Planting Accessories, and growing equipment.
Key Requirements:
Innovative products that help the gardener be successful and work comfortably. Lee Valley looks for long lasting items and tests all products before they are added to the range.
How to get involved
Both GIMA members and non-members are invited to apply. Successful companies will be allocated a 25-minute one-to-one session with the Lee Valley buying team.
All applications will be reviewed by Lee Valley, if your application is successful, we will issue an invoice that needs to be paid before the meeting takes place.
Details of successful applicants will be confirmed by 7th July along with a Teams meeting link.
You should allow for the fact the buying team is based in Canada (BST – 5 Hours) for the meetings on 16th July.
The cost for taking part in the above sessions:
GIMA Members: £100 + VAT
Non Members: £200 + VAT
Applications now closed as of Monday, 29th June 2026.
For any further information contact Eleanor Wigram Eleanor.wigram@gima.org.uk
Retailer: Tillington Group
When: Wednesday 24th June 2026
Where: Squires Garden Centre, Badshot Lea
As the GIMA Buyer Connect programme continues apace, the next event will turn its focus to The Tillington Group, giving suppliers direct access to one of the most commercially significant independent garden centre networks in the UK.
Scheduled for Wednesday 24th June 2026 at Squires Garden Centre, Badshot Lea, the session forms part of GIMA’s ongoing commitment to creating practical, face-to-face opportunities between suppliers and key retail decision-makers.
The announcement builds on the momentum generated at the recent GIMA Conference, where insights from Mark Farnsworth underlined both the scale of the Tillington operation and the opportunity it presents for the right supplier partnerships.
Scale, strength and shared ambition
Since its formation in 1993, The Tillington Group has evolved into a collective of leading independent garden centre businesses, working together to strengthen their buying power and marketing impact.
The group now spans nine companies and 45 centres across the UK, delivering a combined turnover in excess of £300 million. Many of its sites rank among the strongest single-location performers in the country, with a track record of recognition through national GCA awards.
Looking ahead to 2027 – with immediate routes to market
At the heart of the June Buyer Connect event will be conversations around 2027 ranging, with Tillington’s four-strong buying team actively reviewing new product opportunities across both core stocked lines and dropship solutions.
For suppliers, the appeal lies in both the long view and the short-term potential. While discussions will centre on future ranges, there is also scope for quicker routes to market through dropship in the current trading window.
The format is designed to move beyond introductions, encouraging commercially grounded conversations around product fit, pricing, supply and scalability.
How to get involved
Both GIMA members and non-members are invited to apply. Successful companies will be allocated a 25-minute one-to-one session with the Tillington buying team, with additional meetings available where product ranges span multiple categories.
Each company may send up to two representatives.
The cost for taking part in the above sessions:
GIMA Members: Free
Non Members: £180 + VAT
Applications close on Friday 15th May 2026 and should be submitted to info@gima.org.uk.
All applications will be reviewed by The Tillington Group, with meeting confirmations and timings issued ahead of the event.
**NOW CLOSED FOR APPLICATIONS**
Retailer: BOL
When: Tuesday 19th May 2026
Where: Virtual Event
Following the recent integration of Gardenex into the GIMA portfolio, the association has unveiled its first international Buyer Connect opportunity, confirming BOL as the headline partner for a new virtual event this May.
Taking place on Tuesday 19th May 2026, the session will connect selected suppliers directly with BOL’s buying team through a series of structured one-to-one meetings, designed to identify innovation, assess market fit and unlock new routes to market across mainland Europe.
The move signals a natural progression for Buyer Connect, building on the programme’s strong domestic success while extending its reach into international territories. Recent UK-based events have already demonstrated the value of direct engagement between suppliers and buyers, creating meaningful commercial conversations and new ranging opportunities.
A gateway to two of Europe’s most advanced markets
As the leading online marketplace in the Netherlands and Belgium, BOL offers a powerful route to international growth. In 2024, the platform generated €6.3 billion in revenue, connecting more than 14 million customers with 49,000 sales partners across categories including home, garden, outdoor living, toys and electronics.
Beyond marketplace access, BOL provides a fully integrated ecosystem, combining a streamlined seller platform with marketing tools such as sponsored listings and branded storefronts, alongside logistics support including warehousing and next-day delivery.
The Buyer Connect sessions will also help suppliers understand what success on the platform requires. Partners must be able to manage EU-based stock and returns, demonstrate a strong track record across European marketplaces and maintain high customer satisfaction levels. Competitive delivery and the ability to provide customer service in English (phone) and Dutch (email) are also essential.
UK businesses can now trade on the platform via a UK entity, provided stock is held within the EU, while EU-based entities continue to be supported, offering flexibility for brands at different stages of expansion.
A new chapter for Buyer Connect
The introduction of an international event reflects GIMA’s ambition to evolve Buyer Connect in line with supplier demand, creating new pathways for growth at a time when diversification is increasingly important.
How to get involved
The event is open to both GIMA members and non-members, with each successful applicant receiving a dedicated 25-minute meeting with the BOL team. Attendance is limited to two representatives per company.
The cost for taking part in the above sessions:
GIMA Members: £100 + VAT
Non Members: £200 + VAT
If you would like to apply for an appointment then please complete the attached application form.
Retailer: Dobbies Garden Centre
When: Thursday 23rd April 2026
Where: Belvedere Lane, Watling Street, Fenny Stratford, Milton Keynes MK17 9JH
GIMA has confirmed that Dobbies Garden Centres will headline its latest Buyer Connect event this April, extending a run of high-profile retailer collaborations that are creating new commercial opportunities for member suppliers.
Taking place on Thursday 23rd April 2026 at the Dobbies Garden Centre in Milton Keynes, the event will bring selected GIMA members face-to-face with the retailer’s buying team through a series of structured one-to-one meetings designed to identify innovation, explore future ranging opportunities and build stronger supplier–retailer relationships.
With roots dating back to 1865, Dobbies remains one of the UK’s most recognisable garden centre brands, combining plant expertise with an expanding year-round garden living offer. Recent investment across its estate, including store refurbishments and refreshed category development, reflects a retailer focused on evolution and future growth. The upcoming Buyer Connect sessions will support this direction, enabling the buying team to explore new product ideas, emerging technologies and commercially relevant propositions as planning progresses for future seasons.
With significant scale and opportunity across the whole of the UK, the team is looking for innovation for 2027 focusing on the following categories:
Garden Décor
Landscaping
Garden Storage & Sheds
Outdoor Lighting
Dropship – All Garden Categories
The team is interested in new to market products, innovation and new technology, as well as opportunities for hot spots and promotional offers. Both stocked and dropship product ranges will be considered, making this an invaluable opportunity for members looking to establish or grow their presence within the Dobbies’ UK-wide network.
How to be involved:
Participation is open to both GIMA members and non-members, with successful applicants receiving a dedicated 25-minute meeting with the Dobbies buying team. Suppliers operating across multiple categories may be offered additional sessions, while attendance is limited to two representatives per company.
The cost for taking part in the above sessions:
GIMA Members: Free
Non Members: £180 +VAT per the Event
(there are no additional fees for multiple meetings)
Interested companies should submit their application form below. All meetings are subject to buyer approval, with confirmed appointment times shared closer to the event.
Retailer: B&Q
When: Tuesday, 24th February 2026
Where: B&Q Head Office, Eastleigh
GIMA is pleased to announce that B&Q – the UK’s leading home and garden improvement retailer – will be the featured retail team at the next Buyer Connect event, taking place on Tuesday 24th February 2026. This exclusive session is open only to GIMA members.
Hosted at B&Q’s Head Office in Eastleigh, this is the second in a series of Buyer Connect events scheduled for 2026. Designed to build strategic supplier–retailer relationships, these sessions give GIMA members valuable and direct access to senior buyers, enabling them to expand their networks, unlock commercial opportunities, and accelerate growth.
This Buyer Connect event will support B&Q’s ongoing drive to strengthen its sustainability credentials. The retailer has supplied the following brief:
“We want to make sustainable choices easier for our customers, helping them to create healthier, more sustainable homes. We’re building on our heritage of looking after people and our planet. We were a founding member of the Forest Stewardship Council 30 years ago and we’ve led the industry when it comes to peat-free compost, removing harmful chemicals and developing low VOC water-based paints.”
In line with this ambition, the B&Q team is keen to explore innovative products and new category opportunities that empower customers to improve their homes and gardens sustainably. They are particularly interested in hearing from GIMA members with ranges that support this mission. Both stocked and dropship product propositions will be considered.
How to participate
The cost for taking part in the above sessions:
GIMA Members: Free
If you would like to apply for an appointment then please complete the attached application form.
Retailer: Walmart
When: Wednesday, 11th February 2026
Where: 8 Devonshire Square, London EC2M 4YJ, United Kingdom
Following the GIMA webinar held on Tuesday 2nd December 2025, GIMA is pleased to confirm Walmart Marketplace as its next retail partner for the GIMA Connect programme.
Taking place on Wednesday 11th February 2026 at Walmart’s newly established London offices, the event will be exclusive to GIMA members and offers suppliers the chance to explore listing opportunities on the U.S. Walmart Marketplace – the online platform of the world’s number one retailer, with access to millions of shoppers every week.
Supporting international seller growth
Walmart Marketplace continues to deliver strong year-on-year growth as the retailer builds a best-in-class eCommerce platform. Alongside expansion across key categories and investment in omnichannel experiences, Walmart is creating new pathways for international brands to scale digitally.
The newly formed Walmart Marketplace team in London has been established specifically to support EMEA sellers, guiding them through onboarding, compliance, operations and long-term growth within the Walmart ecosystem.
Opportunity for GIMA members
Held on site at Walmart’s London offices, the event is designed to create direct, high-value conversations between Walmart and brands that are ready to scale.
Event format (GIMA members only):
Seller Criteria at a glance
To qualify for a meeting, applicants must be registered businesses that can demonstrate proven eCommerce experience and product readiness for the U.S. marketplace. In addition, sellers and brands must meet all the following minimum requirements to be invited to book a meeting:
Must be a registered business in the US, UK, Germany (DE) or Türkiye (TR) – or must provide a valid U.S. Form W-8.
How to take part
The cost for taking part in the above sessions:
GIMA Members: Free
If you would like to apply for an appointment then please complete the attached application form.
Now Open for Applications*
GIMA Hosted Meetings are a speed-networking event held during Glee. These effective and efficient 10 minute business meetings are the perfect opportunity to make personal contact with the most sought-after buyers and suppliers, without wasting any precious show time.
Closing Date for Applications: 27th August 2025
*N.B. Open to Glee exhibitors only
Retailers who are taking part include:
Blue Diamond Group, British Garden Centres, Decco, Charlies Stores, Haskins Garden Centres, Hillier Garden Centres, Klondyke Group, LivingChic.co.uk, gardenchic.co.uk QVC, Robert Dyas, Stax Trade Centres, The Gardens Group, Toolbank
We will be hosting daily sessions from 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm each day of the show.
Keeping checking the GIMA website for updates on buyers attending.
Now closed for applications.
Retailer: Wickes
When: Wednesday, 20th August 2025
Where: Wickes Head Office, Link House, 19 Colonial Way, Watford WD24 4JL
GIMA is thrilled to announce that Wickes the second-largest home improvement retailer in the UK, will be the featured team at the next Buyer Connect event, taking place on Wednesday 20th August 2025.
This Buyer Connect event will support the Wickes ambition as a home improvement retailer aiming to have a Wickes project in every home in the country. “We’re here to help the nation feel house proud and that includes the garden as the “fifth room” to people’s homes”. Customers are making deliberate, long-term investments in their gardens, such as creating dedicated relaxation zones, which is shifting the perception of our outdoor spaces. With 228 stores in the UK and being a digitally led business, Wickes is looking to expand the garden offer, mostly through dropship.
The Wickes team is particularly keen to engage with suppliers in the following categories:
That said, the buying team is open to all relevant product submissions and innovations.
The cost for taking part in the above sessions:
GIMA Members: Free
Non Members: £180 +VAT per the Event
(there are no additional fees for multiple meetings)
What To Do Next:
If you would like to apply for an appointment then please complete the attached application form.
Now closed for applications.
Retailer: Hillier
When: Tuesday, 17th June 2025.
Where: Hillier Botley Garden Centre, Southampton SO30 2EZ
The cost for taking part in the above sessions:
GIMA Members: Free
Non Members: £180 +VAT per the Event
(there are no additional fees for multiple meetings)
What To Do Next
If you would like to apply for an appointment then please complete the attached application form.
Now closed for applications.
Retailer: Blue Diamond
When: Wednesday, 2nd April 2025
Where: Melbicks Garden Centre, Coleshill, Birmingham B46 3HY
GIMA is pleased to announce that we are hosting a special Meet the Buyer event with Blue Diamond on Wednesday 2nd April, to be held at the Blue Diamond – Melbicks Garden Centre, Coleshill, Birmingham.
This event is open to ALL GIMA members with both ranged and dropship capabilities with a focus on core Gardening categories. The Blue Diamond team are specifically focused on 2026 ranging opportunities, however they will also be on the lookout for any products that may be of interest as trial or spot deals for the current year.
The Blue Diamond team area interested in meeting suppliers from the following categories:
Ferts & Chems
Tools (hand and power), Propagation, Plastic Pots, Seeds & Bulbs
Landscaping, Aggregates, Garden Features & Containers
Wild Bird and Pet
Lighting, Garden Décor & Gloves
Garden Furniture, BBQ’s & Outdoor Entertainment
Useful Information:
Each member can be represented by two people and will be allocated a 20 minute appointment. Members can book additional appointments if they have products within other categories.
You will be allocated a specific meeting time and we highly recommend that you allow sufficient travelling time to arrive well in advance of your meeting/s.
The cost for taking part in the above sessions:
GIMA Members: Free
Non Members: £180 +VAT per the Event
(no additional charges for 2 or more meetings)
Please note that all applications are subject to approval by Blue Diamond. Your appointment will be confirmed in due course by the GIMA team.
What To Do Next
If you would like to apply for an appointment then please complete the attached application form.
Now closed for applications.
GIMA Hosted Meetings are a speed-networking event held during Glee. These effective and efficient 10 minute business meetings are the perfect opportunity to make personal contact with the most sought-after buyers and suppliers, without wasting any precious show time.
Open to Glee exhibitors only
Retailers who are taking part include:
Barton Grange Garden Centre, Blue Diamond Group, British Garden Centre, Decco, Dobbies Garden Centres, Haskins Garden Centres, Hillier Garden Centres, Polhill Garden Centre, Stax Trade Centres, Yorkshire Garden Centre
We will be hosting daily sessions from 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm each day of the show.
Keeping checking the GIMA website for updates on buyers attending.
Retailer: Robert Dyas
When: Wednesday, 5th March 2025
Where: Windlesham Golf Club, Bagshot, Surrey GU19 5HY
GIMA is pleased to announce that we are hosting a special Meet the Buyer event with Robert Dyas on Wednesday 5th March, to be held at the Windlesham Golf Club, Bagshot.
This event is restricted to suppliers with existing Dropship capabilities regardless of product category. The Robert Dyas team are looking for suppliers who can demonstrate a solid dropship offering, with intentions of adding new ranges to their website ready for the 2025 season.
The Robert Dyas team area interested in meeting suppliers from the following categories:
Outdoor:
Pest Control, Garden Care, Outdoor Gardening, Chems & Compost, Outdoor Buildings & Bird/Pet
Seasonal:
Heating, Ventilation, Travel, Christmas, Gifts & Bathroom
Workshop:
Ironmongery, Decorating, Powertools & Accs, Torches/ Car/Bike, Electrical Fittings & Security
Cleaning & Utility:
Cleaning, Utility, Storage & Bins, Laundry & Humidity and Seasonal
Kitchen:
Gadgets, Bakeware, Cookware, Kitchen Accs & Outdoor Living
Appliances:
Vacs/Cleaners, Kettles/Toasters, Mixers/Blenders/Juicers, Small Appliances, MDA, Irons & Airfryers
Consumables:
Lighting, Batteries & Chargers and Water Filtration
Technology:
Home Office, Telephones & Consumer Electronics
Home & Fitness:
Sports & Fitness, Baby and Home & Furniture
The cost for taking part in the above sessions:
GIMA Members: £90+VAT per the Event
(no additional charges for 2 or more meetings)
Non Members: £180 +VAT per the Event
(no additional charges for 2 or more meetings)
Please note that all applications are subject to approval by Robert Dyas. Your appointment will be confirmed in due course by the GIMA team.
Now closed for applications.
If you have multiple ranges that cover different categories, then please complete individual application forms for separate appointments with the relevant buyers.
Please note that the closing date for applications Friday 7th February 2025
We are delighted to announce that GIMA will be hosting a virtual “Buyer Connect” with The Klondyke Group.
This ‘virtual’ event is being held with their Horticultural Buyer who is interested in meeting with potential suppliers with suitable products and is a free event for GIMA members who participate. Non-members who are chosen will be asked to pay a £120+VAT fee to take part.
Klondyke are interested in meeting suppliers from the following categories:
* Seeds * Wild Bird Care * Fertilisers * Gloves, Footwear & Kneelers * Hanging Baskets * Garden Acc, Plant Supports, Doormats & Handy Packs * Winter Products * Paint & Preserve * Compost * Garden Chemicals * Netting & Fleece * Propagation * Tools * Watering * Machinery * Gardeners Gift * Autumn Products *
If you would like to secure a 20 minute appointment with The Klondyke Group and present your products then apply now.
GIMA Members: FOC
Non Members: £120 +VAT per appointment
GIMA Hosted Meetings are a speed-networking event held during Glee. These effective and efficient 10 minute business meetings are the perfect opportunity to make personal contact with the most sought-after buyers and suppliers, without wasting any precious show time.
Open to Glee exhibitors only
Retailers who are taking part include:
Dobbies Garden Centres, The Range, B&Q, Klondyke Group, Hillier Garden Centres, Goodrum Classics, Choice Marketing, Stax Trade Centres, Decco and The Gardens Group
We will be hosting daily sessions from 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm each day of the show.
Keeping checking the GIMA website for updates on buyers attending.
CLOSED FOR APPLICATIONS
Retailer: Stax Trade Centres
Date: Tuesday 26th April, 2022
Where: Worsley Park Marriott Hotel
GIMA is pleased to announce a Meet the Buyer session with the buyers from Stax Trade Centres to be held on Tuesday 26th April, 2022 at The Worsley Park Marriott Hotel, Manchester. This speed networking event allows potential suppliers to meet with key garden retailers in timed 25-minute appointments. Our event is being held with the full buying team who are interested in meeting with potential suppliers looking for a distribution solution. Please note, they do not wish to see any suppliers they are currently trading with. Stax distribute and supply to over 50,000 businesses right across the UK on both a delivered wholesale service and a cash & carry wholesale basis. 6 branches spread across the UK, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol, Edinburgh & Glasgow, stock more than 45,000 product lines from over 1,000 top trusted brands.
The team area interested in meeting suppliers from the following categories:
Garden & Outdoor Leisure
*BBQs & Garden Furniture, *Garden Sundries, *Garden Tools, *Garden Chemicals, *Bird & Pet Care, *Garden Power, *Watering, *Garden Plastics, *Landscaping Products, *Water Features, *Garden Décor, *Garden Care, *Propagation, *Pots & *Planters, *Plant Support, *Garden Clothing.
Home & DIY
*Car Care, *Housewares & Christmas, *Paint, *Appliances, *Electrical, *Lighting & Batteries, *Household Chemicals, *Plastics, *Cleaning Materials, *Doors & Ladders, *Plumbing, *DIY, *Interior Decorating, *Hand Tools, *Power Tools, *Workwear, *Ironmongery, Hardware.
The cost for taking part in the above sessions:
GIMA Members: £60+VAT per appointment
Non Members: £120 +VAT per appointment
What To Do Next
Now Closed for Applications
Retailer: B&Q
Date: 24th February 2022
Where: Virtual Zoom Meeting
We are delighted to announce that GIMA will be hosting a virtual “Buyer Connect” with QVC UK
QVC are interested in meeting suppliers from the following categories:
* Power Tools * Garden Care, fertilisers, weed killers, growing media, mulches etc.* Outdoor Buildings * Décor * Garden Sundries * Furniture * Planters * Hand Tools * Garden Sculptures *
If you would like to secure a 20 minute appointment with QVC UK and present your products then apply now.
GIMA Members: £60+VAT per appointment
Non Members: £120 +VAT per appointment
Retailer: QVC UK
Date: 27th October, 2021
Where: Virtual Zoom Meeting
We are delighted to announce that GIMA will be hosting a virtual “Buyer Connect” with QVC UK
QVC are interested in meeting suppliers from the following categories:
* Power Tools * Garden Care, fertilisers, weed killers, growing media, mulches etc.* Outdoor Buildings * Décor * Garden Sundries * Furniture * Planters * Hand Tools * Garden Sculptures *
If you would like to secure a 20 minute appointment with QVC UK and present your products then apply now.
GIMA Members: £60+VAT per appointment
Non Members: £120 +VAT per appointment
Retailer: The Klondyke Group
When: 13th August 2021
Where: Virtual
We are delighted to announce that GIMA will be hosting a virtual “Buyer Connect” with The Klondyke Group.
This ‘virtual’ event is being held with their Horticultural Buyer who is interested in meeting with potential suppliers with suitable products for the Spring/Summer 2022 season.
Klondyke are interested in meeting suppliers from the following categories:
*Seeds*Heaters*Wild Birdcare*Fertilisers*Gardening Gloves & Footware*Hanging Baskets*Gardening Accessories*Winter Products*Paints & Preservers*Compost*Garden Chemicals*Netting & Fleece*Propoagation Tools*Watering*Machinery*
If you would like to secure a 20 minute appointment withThe Klondyke Group and present your products then apply now.
GIMA Members: £60+VAT per appointment
Non Members: £120 +VAT per appointment
Retailer: Longacres Garden Centres
When: tbc
Where: Virtual
Closing date for applications: Friday 28th August 2020
We are delighted to announce that GIMA will be hosting a virtual “Meet the Buyer” day with Longacres, one of the UK’s largest independent Garden Centres.
This family owned group consists of five centres, with the flagship store in Bagshot Surrey which has been the UK’s highest turnover garden centre for around 10 years now. Also in the group are Longacres Shepperton, Bybrook Barn in Ashford Kent and Chelmsford in Essex being the latest addition. Opened in 2009, the Chobham branch of Longacres is a garden shop rather than a garden centre, but still stocks a similar range of products.
Keen prices without compromising on customer service and quality have earned Longacres a formidable reputation throughout the South East of England.
For more details visit their website www.longacres.co.uk
Buyers covering all the following categories will be participating including:
Plastic Pots/ Containers / Core Gardening Lines / Garden Décor/ Solar / Houseplant Pots and Accessories / Wild Bird Care / Watering / Artificial / Machinery / Tools / Fertilisers and Chemicals/ Pest Control / Paving / Aggregates / Statuary / Timber Fencing & Related Products / Outdoor pots / Water Features and Accessories / Christmas / Garden Furniture / BBQs & Firepits / Picnic Ware / Giftware
If you would like to secure a 20 minute appointment with a Longacres buyer and present your products to one of the largest independent garden centres in the UK, then apply now.
Meeting dates will be confirmed once Longacres have decided who they would like to meet.
Non Members: £120 +VAT per appointment
GIMA Members: £60+VAT per appointment
Retailer: The Klondyke Group
When: tbc
Where: Virtual
Closing date for applications: Thursday 17th September *Application for the Klondyke Buyer Connect is now closed*
We are delighted to announce that GIMA will be hosting a virtual “Buyer Connect” with The Klondyke Group.
This ‘virtual’ event is being held with their Horticultural Buyer who is interested in meeting with potential suppliers with suitable products for the Spring/Summer 2021 season.
Klondyke are interested in meeting suppliers from the following 18 categories:
*Seeds (flower,other, unknown) *Heaters*Wild Birdcare*Fertilisers* Gardening Gloves & Footware*Hanging Baskets*Gardening Accessories*Winter Products*Paints & Preservers*Compost*Garden Chemicals*Netting & Fleece*Propoagation Tools*Watering*Machinery
If you would like to secure a 20 minute appointment with The Klondyke Group and present your products then apply now.
Meeting dates will be confirmed once The Klondyke Group have decided who they would like to meet.
Non Members: £120 +VAT per appointment
GIMA Members: £60+VAT per appointment
GIMA is pleased to announce the second in our series of virtual Buyer Connect sessions with buyers from British Garden Centres to be held on Tuesday 18th August, 2020.
This speed networking event allows potential suppliers to meet with key garden retailers in timed 20-minute appointment sessions.
Retailer: British Garden Centres
When: Tuesday 18th August, 2020
Where: Virtual
After taking advantage of the recent Wyevale dispersals, and more recently acquiring the Hillview group, British Garden Centre group has grown into what is now the 2nd largest chain of garden centres with 57 centres across the UK.
Our event is being held with the buying team who are interested in meeting with potential suppliers with suitable products for the Spring/Summer 2021 season.
The team are interested in meeting suppliers from the following categories:
** Garden Furniture & BBQ’s **
** Garden Sundries (ferts & chems, compost, plastic pots, hanging baskets, solar, wild bird, bulbs & seeds) **
** Landscape (including outdoor pots, statues, buildings, aggregates) ** Gifting ** Christmas **
N.B. they do not wish to see any suppliers they are currently trading with.
If you would like to secure a 20 minute appointment with a British Garden Centre buyer and present your products to the second largest garden centre chain in the UK, then apply now.
The cost for taking part in the above sessions:
GIMA Members: £60+VAT per appointment
Non Members: £120 +VAT per appointment
