HTA - Your Association
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Retailer Membership Application
Applying for Membership
Below you will find everything that you need to make an application to join the HTA:
- Access the online application form to complete your HTA membership application – which allows you to pay via Direct Debit (paperless), spreading the cost.
- Details of the subscription rates and joining fee.
All applications require approval by the HTA Board, we will let you know we have received your application and advise when you can expect to have a board decision.
In the meantime, if you have any questions or need help with the application, please call HTA Services on 0333 003 3550 or email at [email protected].
Membership Resource
Gain access to the National Garden Gift Card Promotion:
HTA membership enables retailer’s to join the UK Horticulture sectors largest gift card scheme; National Garden Gift Card. With national coverage, 750+ retailers and 1,000+ locations, the programme delivers over 2 million in store transactions, £51m in total sales and £24m in gross margin for participating retailers.
- Widely recognised brand – the only national gardening promotion in the UK
- The longest running gardening promotion in the UK – established for over 50 years - worth £30M to the industry
- Hugely popular with gardeners - given around a million times a year
- Available gift card or e-voucher format to suit your business needs
Nurture
- Free entrance to our National Plant Show – network with HTA certified, quality assured growers and get access to the very best UK grown plants.
- Garden Retail Monitor (GRM) to compare your business performance against regional and national averages.
- Retail Business Improvement Schemes to help you maximise profits and future-proof your business.
- Workshops on topics such as visual merchandising, social media and marketing.
- Discounts on HTA networking events, conferences, seminars and exhibitions.
- Market information – regular market updates, trends and insight reports.
- Latest industry news through our monthly newsletter and weekly email updates.
- Access to e-learning via the HTA Hub – an online training platform.
- Topical Seminars on issues such as plant passporting, sustainability and vine weevil prevention.
Support
- The HTA works for you, and with you, on issues which impact your day-to-day business. We work tirelessly with government and the media to represent you and your views, in order to shape policy and legislation on topics including:
- Employment and labour
- Horticultural careers support
- Plant passporting and plant health regulations
- Business Rates
- Environmental Sustainability
- Recycling (eg. Plant Pots)
Preferred Partners
- We work with a suite of suppliers offering sustainable solutions, helping members to save money or receive favourable terms. These include:
- Utilities, lighting, and fuel
- Insurance
- Health & Safety
- HR and employee benefits
- Security solutions
- Payment processing
