Yorkshire Regional Event - DURA-ID

We invite you to join us at Dura-ID Solutions on Thursday 22 October for an enjoyable and informative meeting on how to sell more plants.

Plant sales still account for 38% of turnover on average across UK garden centres however our June 2026 Market Update showed this was down compared to the previous two years. This must-attend event for Plantarea Managers, retail nurseries, plant shops and growers supplying the retail sector will look at opportunities to make the most of your plants offer.

Richard Gardner, Technical Manager at Dura-ID will demo their latest custom-printed labels and tags hardware and software solutions; hear from Will Armitage, HTA Nursery Business Improvement Scheme lead and industry consultant on plant sales & marketing; Dave Denny HTA’s Director of Research & Knowledge Transfer will talk about our Plant Retail Success support and Neil Grant, Chair of HTA’s Retail Committee will provide an update on our ‘Your Garden Year’ promotion.

This is the perfect occasion for you to meet other HTA members from your area and chat with them about their experiences and thoughts for the future.

A complimentary lunch will be provided.

Early booking recommended. We look forward to seeing you there!

Date: Thursday 22 October 2026

Time: 10 am - 3.30 pm

Venue: Dura-ID Solutions 

Address: The George Falmouth Innovation Centre, Enterprise Way, Tankersley, Barnsley, S75 3DZ

Agenda:

• Welcome and introductions
• Richard Gardner, Technical Manager, Dura-ID
• Lunch
• Will Armitage, Consultant
• Dave Denny, Director of Research & Knowledge Transfer, HTA
• Neil Grant, Chair of HTA’s Retail Committee.