A major garden centre group has hailed “excellent” annual results, posting a rise in profit and turnover.
The operator of 22 garden centres across Scotland, England and Wales said it offers an “experience that high street retailers struggle to match”.
Falkirk-headquartered Klondyke Group Limited, which also has its own family-run farm, unveiled its results for the year to September 2025.
UK garden centre group hails ‘excellent’ results as profit and sales grow (Image: Getty Images)
The company said: “The directors were pleased with the results for the year with an increase in turnover of 13% to £88.1 million, against around £78m in 2024.”
Profit before tax was £8.3m, up from £6.6m in 2024.
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The company, which employs around 950, said: “The increased profit is due to the increased turnover over the previous year although wage costs also increased. All other overheads are reviewed and controlled on an ongoing basis.
“Following a successful first quarter in the previous year, we identified further opportunities to grow sales within our Christmas ranges and increased buying accordingly, with a clear plan to drive sales while reducing stock carryover.
“We successfully achieved both objectives, and together with strong restaurant performance, the first quarter proved very strong for the group, with sales increasing by 14% across both garden centres and catering.”
Wet and windy
Despite the quarter “being relatively wet and windy, the absence of any prolonged cold spells or snowfall meant that sales were not adversely affected”.
By the end of the second quarter, overall sales were 15% ahead of the previous year, with restaurant sales up 16%.
“This was one of the strongest early spring weather periods we have experienced, driving excellent footfall and strong performance across all departments,” the company said.
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“Transaction numbers increased by over 10%, alongside a rise in average spend.
“The period from Easter through to the end of June benefited once again from favourable weather, with all bank holidays and most weekends proving ideal for gardening.
“Garden furniture sales were excellent, alongside strong performance in bedding plants, trees and shrubs, as well as roses and summer-flowering herbaceous plants.”
It said: “Restaurant sales also remained strong, supported by investment in air conditioning across most facilities, ensuring they remained comfortable and attractive destinations even during hot, sunny weather.
“The final quarter of the year continued to perform well, with autumn bulbs, grass seed and bedding plants achieving particularly strong results.”
The directors said: “Once again, we finished the year strongly, delivering another excellent trading performance for the company.
“Garden centres are well positioned to offer a unique retail experience that high street and big box retailers struggle to match.
“We also compete with other garden centres big and small but our continued investment in catering and infrastructure helps to keep our offer fresh and relevant to our customers.”
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