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Empowering Garden Centres to thrive

Written by Evie Bowers
Published on 27 Aug, 2025

AIS to attend the Garden Centre Conference and Exhibition 

We’re delighted that we are attending the Garden Centre Conference and Exhibition (GCCE) on 26th September at Convene Sancroft, St Paul’s, London. This is a great opportunity for us to meet with Garden Centres and showcase the benefits of having AIS as a strategic partner; supporting you to cultivate growth across Homewares, Gifting, Toys, Leisure, Fashion and Furniture. 

With 14 Garden Centres already thriving as AIS Members, the GCCE is a great opportunity for us to meet face-to-face.  

Alan Galloway – Head of Sports & Leisure and CENPAC Growth says 

“We’re ambitious to support Garden Centres in the everchanging landscape of independent retail. With our exclusive products and pricing promotions, along with market trends and insights, we’re able to help Garden Centres be one step ahead. It’s been rewarding to see our current Garden Centre Members’ performance grow year on year, driving high commercial success for our Members” 

We know every Garden Centre is different, that’s why at the GCCE we’ll be showcasing our tailored services that help Garden Centre Members stay unique, stay efficient, and stay ahead: 

  • Unlock new demographics with your fashion category with access to exclusive-to-UK European collections and global brands including French Connection, Seasalt, and White Stuff.  

  • We’ll offer advice on positioning your centre as a true retail innovator: explore sports brands; with the rise of athleisure, this is one to watch out for. 

  • Provide connections with top-tier suppliers like LEGO. 

  • We’ll show you how we can give competitive edge with Member show exclusives, previews and private networking events at all INDX trade shows. 

  • We’ll demonstrate how to reduce your administration workloads with our central paying system (CENPAC) which streamlines transactions between you and your Suppliers  

  • And introduce you to a supportive network of independent retailers, sharing best practice and insight at events and through our Member platforms. 

And we do all this with a heartfelt commitment to preserving the independent identity of your Garden Centre. Visit us on Stand 10 at the GCCE for more information on our tailored services, and let us thrive together. See you there! 

Interested in becoming an AIS Member?  

Take advantage of our exclusive Member Important Programmes by becoming part of the AIS family. To find out how you can become a Member of AIS, complete the Become an AIS Member form for more details.  

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