Dobbies
This coverage provides in-depth analysis of Dobbies Garden Centres’ strategic developments within the UK retail sector. Reporting includes the company’s financial restructuring efforts, such as the closure of 17 stores to reduce rent costs and return to profitability. Additionally, the content highlights leadership changes, including the appointment of George Hutchinson as Retail Director and Richard Herbert as Restaurant Director, aimed at strengthening the executive team . Marketing initiatives like the ‘This is Garden Living’ campaign are also examined, reflecting Dobbies’ efforts to enhance customer engagement across multiple seasons. This information is tailored for retail professionals monitoring developments in garden centre operations, customer experience strategies, and market positioning.
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May- 2023 -19 MayShopping Centres
Dobbies increases support for team members’ mental health
UK garden centre retailer Dobbies will be increasing the mental health support of its 4,000 team members by training more mental health first aiders across its business. As part of the retailer’s continued commitment to the wellbeing of its team, it has increased the number of mental health first aiders…
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Jul- 2022 -19 JulySupermarkets
Dobbies partners with Waitrose on new foodhall offering
Garden centre retailer, Dobbies, has revealed a new partnership with Waitrose to provide Dobbies’ customers with Waitrose’s wide range of food, grocery products and everyday essentials in over 50 Dobbies Garden Centres across the UK. It is reported that Dobbies launched its new-style foodhall in July 2020, and since then,…
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May- 2022 -13 MayDIY
Dobbies granted planning permission for new store at Reading
Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre retailer, has today (Friday 13 May) announced it has been granted planning permission to build a new 60,000 sq ft store in Reading. The retailer currently has a store at Hyde End Road, Shinfield, and the new store will be built on the land…
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Nov- 2021 -15 NovemberPeople Moves
Dobbies bolsters leadership team
Dobbies has bolstered its leadership team through the addition of three senior appointments, as the group continues to eye further growth across the UK. Richard Hodges has been appointed as Dobbies’ commercial director, joining from Sainsbury’s where he was head of UK Wholesale and International Growth. In his new role,…
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5 NovemberHigh Street
Dobbies opens third little dobbies in London
Dobbies Garden Centres has announced the opening of its third little dobbies store in London, located in Richmond, as it continues the roll-out of the new concept across the country. Located at 54 George Street, this is the fifth site in the UK, following Westbourne Grove, Chiswick and Clifton which…
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Sep- 2021 -14 SeptemberHigh Street
Dobbies Garden Centres opens new London store
Dobbies Garden Centres has announced that it has opened its second London-based store located on Chiswick High Road. The opening is the fourth little Dobbies to open in the last year, following the success of the first three stores in Edinburgh, Bristol and, most recently, Westbourne Grove in Notting Hill.…
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Jul- 2021 -9 JulyDIY
First London ‘Little Dobbies’ opens
Dobbies Garden Centres has announced the opening of the first London-based ‘Little Dobbies’, located on Westbourne Grove. This marks the third Little Dobbies to open in the UK, following the success of its first two format stores in Edinburgh and Bristol, and brings Dobbies’ total open stores to 72 across…
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May- 2021 -13 MayDepartment Stores
Dobbies to open two new London stores
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…
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Apr- 2021 -19 AprilShopping Centres
Dobbies acquires Johnsons Garden Centre
Dobbies, the garden centre retailer, has announced the acquisition of Johnsons Garden Centre for an undisclosed sum. The deal expands Dobbies’ UK-wide portfolio of stores to 71, as the group has more than doubled its outlets since 2016. The Boston venue has closed as of 19 April as the site…
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Mar- 2021 -2 MarchShopping Centres
Dobbies’ FY20 turnover soars to £235m
Dobbies Garden Centres has reported a pre-pandemic turnover of £235m for the 53 weeks ended 1 March 2020, a year-on-year rise of £73.5m. In addition, total sales rose by 51% to £252m in the period. However, the group also announced a loss before tax for the period of £22.9m, down…
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