They are evolving into community hubs, offering a wide range of services and experiences that cater to the needs of local residents. One of the the key services offered by garden centres is their expertise in landscaping and gardening. They can provide professional advice on everything from choosing the right plants for your garden to designing a complete landscape plan.
This expansion will be financed through a combination of internal funds and external debt financing. The firm is seeking to raise $10 million in external debt financing. The firm’s current strategy focuses on building a strong brand and customer loyalty through a combination of high-quality products, excellent customer service, and a focus on community engagement.
Manager Mike Oliver said he wants to make Hawley a destination “We already have a lot here and good tenants on site, but it is about further utilising the space and the opportunities we have here.” The previous owners took over the garden centre in 1981 and developed the site from a basic plant nursery into what it is today. The 7.6-acre site, in Hawley Road, Hawley, has nine independent concessions including a home office supplier, a farm shop, a dog grooming business, a car wash and a cafe. It sells a range of products including giftware, indoor and outdoor plants, garden furniture, barbecues, toys and compost.
We are committed to providing high-quality products and services that are affordable and accessible to everyone.”
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“They also can offer concessions which is proving to be quite financially viable.” Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce chief executive Tudor Price said garden centres are diversifying Mr Price said that post-pandemic customers still favour online shopping due to its convenience. And to compete, retailers, like garden centres, need to offer a day out which is why many are looking to leisure facilities, he adds. “The key is accessibility,” Mr Price explains. “What we have found is retailers need to offer much more of an experience to compete with online shopping. “In a high street setting, you have barriers like parking, floorspace and the type of businesses around. You are limited.
“If you have an out-of-town location, you have acres of parking and can expand relatively easily.” And Hawley Garden Centre is not the only one which is adapting to meet the new demand. Hawley Garden Centre was sold earlier this year Grovewell Garden Centre, in Folkestone, is looking to modernise the branch with a £3million overhaul complete with a larger restaurant to attract more customers. Speaking recently, owner Edward Boult said: “Garden centres are evolving into a place to go for a day out, and the on-site restaurant is a big part of that. “We already have a café at the Folkestone store, serving light lunches, and main meals but we will now be able to make it bigger.
A retail store owner is facing challenges in their business. They are experiencing a high volume of customers but are struggling to make a profit. The owner attributes this to outdated facilities and inefficient operations. They are optimistic about implementing changes that will improve efficiency and profitability.
In proposals submitted to Ashford Borough Council, it wanted to knock down a building near the canal to make way for a centre which could offer bicycle, paddleboard and kayak hire, as well as a café with 200 seats.
