All Dobbies Garden Centres articles – Page 2
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VideoWatch: Dobbies' new boss unveils growth plans
As Dobbies’ new boss Nicholas Marshall settles into his role, he reveals his ambitions for bringing garden centre retailing into the 21st century.
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AnalysisThe disruptors: The firms rebuilding the DIY sector
DIY is the focus of the first article of Retail Week’s new ‘The disruptors’ series, which looks at the businesses creating waves across retail.
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NewsDobbies strikes deal with Ocado to bolster online offer
Garden centre retailer Dobbies has signed a five-year deal with Ocado to upgrade its online offer and launch nationwide delivery.
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NewsPeople moves: Arcadia loses Fiona Ross and Mary Homer
Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia Group is in a state of flux after a flurry of resignations by executives from Evans, Topshop, Burton and Miss Selfridge.
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NewsMove of the week: Nicholas Marshall joins Dobbies
After only eight months in the role, John Cleland has stepped down as chief executive of Dobbies, replaced by former Wyevale boss Nicholas Marshall.
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AnalysisDobbies’ new green-fingered boss Nicholas Marshall
To describe Dobbies’ new chief executive Nicholas Marshall as a garden enthusiast would be an understatement.
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NewsDobbies boss Cleland quits after eight months in charge
Dobbies chief executive John Cleland has quit the garden centre business and been replaced by former Wyevale boss Nicholas Marshall with immediate effect.
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GalleryStore gallery: Dobbies’ garden centre of the future
Is a garden centre still a centre just for gardening? John Ryan visits Dobbies in Atherstone to find out.
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VideoWatch: Dobbies boss Cleland unveils store of the future
Dobbies’ revamped store prioritises gardening and makes room for a 600-cover restaurant as it merges the retail and leisure experience.
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NewsDobbies' Christmas and new year sales bloom
Dobbies Garden Centres enjoyed strong Christmas sales and has had a robust start to the year, the chain’s boss has told Retail Week.
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NewsFurniture retailer Betta Living falls into administration
Kitchen, bedroom and wardrobe retailer Betta Living has slumped into administration, putting hundreds of jobs at risk.
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NewsEvans Cycles wheels in former Dobbies boss Andy King
The private-equity owner of Evans Cycles has appointed former Dobbies Garden Centres boss Andy King as chief executive.
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NewsDobbies appoints new owner and former Ocado exec as chairman
Former Tesco-owned Dobbies garden centre has appointed one of its new owners, Andrew Bracey, as chairman of the 35-unit chain.
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NewsDobbies’ new owners appoint John Cleland as chief executive
Dobbies has appointed former Somerfield and Maplin boss John Cleland as chief executive with immediate effect following its recent sale.
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NewsAnalysis: How will Dobbies fare in the blossoming garden centre market?
How attractive is the garden centre market and how do the new owners of Dobbies plan to cultivate the former Tesco-owned business?
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AnalysisInfographic: Reactions to Brexit, plus the latest retail sales stats
The week in words and numbers, July 1, 2016: The retail reaction to Brexit, Tesco customers buying fresh, Hobbycraft in rude health and more
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AnalysisInfographic: Sir Philip Green meets MPs, plus the latest retail sales stats
The week in words and numbers, June 24, 2016: Green reassures BHS pensioners, new Dobbies co-owner Andrew Bracey on its future and more
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NewsDobbies' new owners set out ambitions to add shops and bolster online offer
The new owners of Dobbies Garden Centres have vowed to add more stores to the chain and boost the retailer’s ecommerce offer.
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AnalysisWho are the key figures behind the Dobbies Garden Centres takeover?
As the past and present bosses of BHS are quizzed by MPs, there has never been greater scrutiny on retail ownership and corporate governance.
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NewsTesco offloads Dobbies Garden Centres to investor group for £217m
Tesco has sold Dobbies Garden Centres to an investor group for £217m as boss Dave Lewis continues to offload the grocer’s non-core businesses.