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Sales Are Up, But Are Garden Centres Making More Money? Why controlling labour costs without sacrificing customer service could be one of the biggest challenges facing garden centres and nurseries in 2027. The latest HTA Market Update (October 2026) reports that garden centre sales, including catering, rose by 6% in
Why Customers Notice Staffing Decisions More Than You Think Walk into any successful garden centre on a busy spring weekend and you’ll see hundreds of customer interactions taking place. A customer asks for advice on shrubs that tolerate shade. A family heads to the café for lunch. A lady needs
Zero-Hours Reform: Why Smarter Workforce Planning Could Become Essential for Garden Centres The way Garden Centres and Nurseries manage flexible workers could be heading for significant change. In its response to the Government’s consultation on reforms to zero-hours and similar contracts, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) highlighted concerns about the
Employment Rights Changes in 2027: Why Garden Centres Should Review Their Probation Processes Now From 1 January 2027, one of the most significant changes to UK employment law in recent years will come into force. Under the Employment Rights Act 2025, employees will gain the right to claim ordinary unfair
Geofencing – The Smart Way to Control Mobile Clock-Ins The rise of smartphones has transformed workforce management. Employees now expect the convenience of clocking in and out using their mobile devices, while businesses benefit from real-time attendance data and reduced administration. However, mobile attendance introduces an important question:How do you
The Business Case for Centralising Your Workforce Control Systems For many Garden Centres, workforce management has evolved over time rather than been strategically designed. Recruitment may be handled in one system, rotas in another, holidays tracked in spreadsheets, Health & Safety records stored in folders, and operational tasks managed through
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