Dobbies is a Scottish chain of garden centres operating stores across the UK. Founded in 1865 by James Dobbie, it originally operated as a seed business until 1984 when it opened its first garden centre. From 2007 until 2016, Dobbies was owned by grocery retailer Tesco. Retail Week provides news, analysis, features and opinion about Dobbies and the home and DIY sector.
Dobbies has confirmed it will close several garden centres after its restructuring plans were approved.
Dobbies will close unprofitable locations, exit the Little Dobbies format and make hundreds of staff cuts as the retailer seeks to navigate out of financial difficulty.
Garden centre group Dobbies is working on restructuring proposals that may lead to store closures and rent reductions.
Dobbies Garden Centres has appointed David Robinson as its new chief executive.
Department store business John Lewis has launched same-day delivery outside of London, following the scheme’s success in the capital.
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