Newsletter - SOLEX SUN - Issue 3 2021

The "doors" opened on Tuesday to SOLEX On-Line 2021 and after an immediate rush of outdoor leisure buyers opening their SOLEX SUN and visiting the SOLEX On-LIne 2021 website there has been a steady flow of traffic soaking up all of the new outdoor leisure product and supplier news...

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New Products at SOLEX On-Line 2021 - SOLEX SUN's A-L guide

While we haven't been able to physically peruse the New Product Showcase at SOLEX 2021, the Solex Sun and GTN team have been looking through all of the on-line "exhibitor" entries and this is our selection of New Products that have taken our eye...

See our pick of SOLEX New Products A - L

New Products at SOLEX On-Line 2021 - SOLEX SUN's M-Z guide

See our pick of SOLEX New Products M - Z

Video, video. Watch the SOLEX SUN video showreel from SOLEX On-Line 2021

As there will now be a break with no live football on TV until Sunday, it's coming home, how about gorging yourself on a smörgåsbord board of SOLEX videos. Here's the SOLEX SUN video showreel...

Watch videos from SOLEX 2021 On-Line "Exhibitors

Ever Given container ship leaves the Suez Canal 106 days late

The Ever Given container ship which ran aground and blocked the Suez Canal for six days in March this year has just been allowed to continue on its journey after a financial settlement agreement...

Zest 4 Leisure upscales supply chain

Outdoor garden furniture, wooden products and decorative garden structure specialist, Zest 4 Leisure has recruited both in the UK and in Eastern Europe to ensure a robust supply chain going forward...

Ginique are proud to be working with Glowbus®

The Glowbus® Dewdrop is a handmade fire sculpture, made in Belgium by the artist, and founder Andreas Ketels...

Modular options give flexibility whatever the occasion

The Maze 2022 collection continues much loved and popular ranges along with exciting new innovations to offer greater flexibility and value. Maze see modular design and multi-use garden furniture as a key growth area for 2022 so are proud to welcome the newly extended Oslo range...

Bestsellers expanded for 2022 season
LifestyleGarden® provides retailers with more ways to drive profits

Recognising the value of its bestselling ranges, LifestyleGarden^® has announced updates to its Panama and Solana collections; updates which the team believe will fit perfectly with consumer trends whilst providing retailers with enhanced sales opportunities throughout 2022...

Pit Boss® and Louisiana Grills make their online and digital debut at SOLEX 2021

Pit Boss and Louisiana Grills from Dansons, the fastest growing grilling brand in the industry, make their digital debut at SOLEX 2021...

Bramblecrest marks 21st birthday with commitment to quality

As it celebrates its 21st birthday, Bramblecrest re-emphasises its commitment to the design and production of aspirational and quality outdoor furniture, recognising the importance of outdoor living and design furniture...

New Flamingo and Katie Blake Elite Mayberry collection from Glencrest Seatex

A Mir offers quality at competitive prices

A-Mir works with retail stockists across the UK and Ireland to supply quality products at competitive prices...

Hartman inspires with comfort, quality and design

With more than 50 years’ experience, Hartman is an established name amongst garden centres and consumers. Known for producing furniture with comfort, design and quality in mind, Hartman continues to inspire with stylish, desirable outdoor living products...

SOLEX 2021 On-Line Exhibitor Page Links

Links to SOLEX 2021 On-Line Exhibitor Pages

Nicholas Marshall interview and Solex On-Line Preview in GTN July 2021 Issue, live on-line now

Nicholas Marshall is back - with aspirations to open many new plant centres.

In this issue of news and information for garden centre professionals:

Solex Online - “exhibitors preview”
Marshall is back… again
Garden Re-Leaf Day 2021 raises £75,000
New Products - Glee style
Glee Buyers Power List - nominate your top buyers
GIMA Golf Day - full results and pictures
Hillier Heritage at Syon Park - GTN Photo Tour
Signs of the times at Thetford - GTN Photo Tour
Jam on top at BGC Bressingham - GTN Photo Tour
HTA Column – 20/20 Vision… so last year.

Read the July Issue of GTN magazine on-line here

Casa Mia pizza ovens at LeisureFest from LeisureGrow

For 2022 LeisureGrow are excited to launch our Casa Mia range of pizza ovens and outdoor heaters...

Latest news from GTN Xtra

SOLEX 2021 On-Line

In place of the in-person SOLEX exhibition, we are hosting an online version using our SOLEX website and social media platforms. Showcasing everything that is new from our LOFA members as well as working with Garden Trade News online and in print to bring you three days of new products and ideas for Spring Summer Season 2022...

Planet Mark thanks LOFA

Pagoda unveils state-of-the-art interactive imagery for websites

Pagoda is offering retailers access to revolutionary 360-degree interactive imageery for use on their own websites...

Maze simplifies its brand for growth

Maze Rattan is simplifying its brand to MAZE, to become clearer, simpler and easier for customers and shoppers to recognise great comfort, quality and style...

Booming Ginique gears up for growth

Ginique has grown from strength to strength and in little under a year has moved to new and larger premises to cope with increasing demand...

Ginique outdoor fire products for holidays at home

With holidays at home and the promise of warmer days to come Ginique have a range of outdoor fire products that are in stock and available now to help everyone enjoy all that summer fun. The award winning höfats product range has something for everyone, and every budget...

Loving Outdoor Living

ZEST outdoor dining products shine at SOLEX 2021

Garden furniture and garden structure specialist Zest 4 Leisure is focusing on outdoor dining at Solex 2021, showcasing its award-winning dining sets, garden seating, swings, BBQ shelters and gazebos...

LifestyleGarden® launch Nassau Social Plastic® Collection at SOLEX 2021
New Social Plastic® offering to revolutionise the outdoor living category

LifestyleGarden^®is using SOLEX 2021 to showcase its new-for-2022 collection of garden furniture made from ethically-recovered plastic that helps fight ocean pollution by improving the lives of those who collect it...

It’s an expanding team at Maze

Together with the launch of their simplified brand, the team at Maze has been expanding to deliver growth and support for their trade partners too...

DuraOcean® from LifestyleGarden® - how one chair started a journey to save our oceans

Picture the scene – it’s 2019 and the judges are about to deliver their verdict on the SOLEX Best New Product award. Several products are vying for the title but only one brand - LifestyleGarden^® - was able to walk away with the accolade. Little did anyone know just how this award would help to kickstart its recycled maritime plastic range, DuraOcean^®, into the mainstream. Here the team tells us more about the amazing journey DuraOcean^® has been on...

Zest 4 Leisure makes major investment in product development

Outdoor garden furniture, wooden products and decorative garden structure specialist, Zest 4 Leisure is investing upwards of £400,000 in product development facilities and personnel, ahead of the 2022 season. The company has appointed Neil Sholes into a new role as Head of Product Design and Innovation and is building an ‘Innovation Centre’ at its headquarters...