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Dobbies to open two new London stores
Interior and exterior architectural photography of Little Dobbies in Stockbridge, Edinburgh

Dobbies to open two new London stores

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Dobbies Garden Centres has announced it is to open two new ‘little dobbies’ stores that will open this year: Chiswick High Road and Westbourne Grove.

The new little dobbies stores will be the first London locations, following on the success of Edinburgh and Bristol. The new sites will be stores 72 and 73 across the Dobbies’ estate.

Graeme Jenkins, CEO at Dobbies, said: “We are very pleased to be announcing our first London-based little dobbies stores, reflecting our continuing ambition to develop and grow the business.

“The little dobbies format is proving very successful, offering the Dobbies’ experience in towns and cities. It has been created to meet the growing demand to shop local from a growing number of gardening and houseplant enthusiasts.”

The stores will open over the course of June and July. They will be horticulturally focused with a carefully curated range of houseplants, as well as convenience and sustainable gardening products, complemented by a range of selected gifts and seasonal products.

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