Glee 2018 will be benefiting from a complete relocation within the NEC to halls 6,7,8, 19-20, providing the show with a much bigger footprint.

Organisers say that exhibitors will be able to relocate, whilst visitors will be walking an updated floorplan; discovering new products and companies at every turn.

They claim the overall effect will be a refreshed, revitalised event. Matthew Mein, Glee Event Director said, “Glee has been growing at a significant rate - for example we had over 200 new brands join us at the 2017 event - and that means we’ve outgrown our current home.

"Glee has successfully relocated before, and we believe that this next move will be received with the same level of industry support. Not only will the exhibition be able to better accommodate more exhibitors and visitors, but its refreshed layout will breathe new life into the show.

"This move is inspired by the way that retailers keep their store interesting for customers by constantly revising the layout. This way customers discover more, and ultimately spend more - something we know our exhibitors and visitors want to replicate during their time at Glee.”

Glee’s added value content, such as the Seminar Theatre, will also be getting an upgrade in 2018, including a relocation in hall 8.

Matthew continues, “Building more content to help support the continuous growth of gardening in the UK will be a key theme of the 2018 event. Garden retailing is continuing to buck the trend, with growth for both garden retailers and suppliers continuing to grab the headlines. At Glee 2018 look out for more features, seminar sessions and year-round information relating to trends, merchandising and practical advice on ways to build better business, whilst also tackling the most burning issues set to affect the industry in the years ahead.”

Glee 2018 will also see more focus on new products, including the New Product Showcase relocating to the main floorspace.