In the latest Horticultural Trades Association ( HTA ) Monthly Market Update , figures show that the UK garden retail securities industry benefitted from an unexpected cheer boost , and the sphere is optimistic for the final quartern .
" Overall sales and transactions were up by +8 % compared to September 2022 , with garden tools and industrial plant categories performing well as people commence their autumn planting . This also translated into particularly strong incandescent lamp gross sales , up by +10 % . In the non - garden / gardening category , we also saw an +11 % hike in sales compare to the late year , with increase footstep into cafes and restaurants within garden center and dealings up by an impressive +19 % compared to September 2022 .
" wait at the wider context of use , the Consumer Confidence Index climbed by +4 points in September and a +27 point advance compared to September 2022 . Wage growth across the economy also overstep inflation earlier this yr for the first time in two yr . This is likely to have aid increase disposable income and consumer confidence ; however , it also puts imperativeness on business overheads and the power to levy and retain the best talent . Despite the acclivity in confidence , we also remain cognizant that consumer confidence is still in negative territory , and mass are grappling with increased price and fiscal uncertainty . The value of basket was only up +1 % , and given monetary value inflation , it could indicate less high - value good in the handbasket compared to last year , but we are optimistic that our report shows that we are in a better position than last twelvemonth .
" Looking forrader , the garden retail manufacture remains adaptable and springy , embracing shifts in consumer behaviour and economical condition . The September numbers and recent month indicate we will see a positive conclusion to the yr . Businesses do , however , stay sharp aware of a hunky-dory residual between positivist signs and challenges , with high input costs , not least energy cost over the winter months , which impress their job and their client . "
The HTA has also recently launch a report into the Value of Plants , meld one of the most comprehensive literature reviews ever conducted into inquiry into the value of plant life with original research conduct by the HTA among 2,000 consumer into their plant purchasing behaviors . consumer spend intimately £ 3 billion per twelvemonth on plant and trees for their family and gardens , with around one-half of this being spent in the UK ’s garden centers , which receive around 200 million visits per year . By contrast , the broadcast ratings in France for the Rugby World Cup that has swept the server Carry Amelia Moore Nation have a total accumulative audience of more than 164.5 million .
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