The Glee Buyers Power List has been set-up to recognise the individual buyers and buying teams who have gone above and beyond to make a difference within the garden retail industry this year. Voting has been open since early summer, with nominations flooding in from all corners of the market. This afternoon (Wednesday 11th September) at a special ceremony the winners were revealed.

 

Speaking at the Glee Buyers Power List awards ceremony, which was well attended by retailers and suppliers alike, Glee’s Event Director Matthew Mein confirmed: “The Glee Buyers Power List was set up to recognise a key group of decision makers in the gardening industry who have often been overlooked: garden retail buyers.  Through this initiative, we are pleased to be able to celebrate and reward their hard work and dedication.  Our huge congratulations to all of the winners, the finalists and the many excellent shortlisted nominees.”

The winners!

 

Posh Paws International is thrilled to be the new home of Ragtales, a range of traditional soft toys and rag dolls with true heritage and character.  As Posh Paws continues to grow its presence in the gift market, the addition of Ragtales was an obvious choice to bolster its long-term commitment to the sector.

 

Ragtales are renowned for producing high quality British designed rag dolls and soft toys that take inspiration from the heritage of British Life.  Utilising the highest quality fabrics and textiles, Ragtales creates quirky characters with unique personalities.

 

Roddy Bridges, Managing Director commented: “We are delighted to be partnering with Posh Paws, the future is looking very exciting and together we will put Ragtales back on the map.”

Eleven ground-breaking new garden products have been confirmed as the winners of the coveted Glee New Product Showcase 2019, at a special award presentation organised and run by Garden Trade News.

 

Selected from hundreds of entries showcased at Glee (10th – 12th September, NEC Birmingham), the winning products were chosen by an expert panel of judges, representing independent and multiple retailers and international suppliers.

 

Entries were submitted into eleven key garden retail categories, comprising: