"We're stupid as an indus-try" is not a statement you would expect the HTA's new president to utter. But ask anyone in the growing business, and they will say that Andrew Richardson is the most pleasant, straight-talking York-shireman you are likely to meet. And as such, he looks set to make a big impact in his new role at the trade organisation. Richardson's comment refers to the fact that while transport bills have risen by five to six per cent this year, prices for supplying garden centres and amenity are flat. He says: "We are stupid as an industry. When demand is good, others manage to get prices up. But we don't."
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