Gates receives the gift of gold (and silver three times)

Taking gifting to another level wasthe team at Gates which took home awell-deserved gold awardfor the Greatest Gardening Gifts Sales Team. Within the store, creativedisplays and numerous trees were decorated with items from many different departments showing customers thereissomething special for everyone at Christmas. Signage wasclear and eye-catching

The centre’shouseplant section wasvisually strong and linked plants to add on sales, such as feed, while incorporating large festivestatues to intensify the feel of Christmas. This earnt the centre asilver awardfor The Greatest Christmas Houseplant Team.A second silver went to the FestiveFood Hall Team recognising agreat team sellingproducts from the centre’s own farm, amilk bottle fill-up serviceand an extended range of unusual products.

Overall the retailer wasawardeda silver for The Greatest Large Garden CentreChristmas Team categoryfor its displays andteam spirit which judges describedas‘outstanding’

Adelighted MatthewPeckfromGates said the teamswerereally proud to win the awards which will be displayed in their relevant departments. “The team will all be buzzing for the awards next time round,”hesaid.