Dobbies, which has garden centres in the West Midlands, is closing eight centres – meaning 76 remain.
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A major UK garden centre chain has closed eight branches nationwide. Dobbies, which has garden centres in the West Midlands, is closing eight centres – meaning 76 remain.
The closures were sites in Rugby, in Warwickshire, Morpeth, Stapleton, Havant, Hare Hatch, Leicester, Aylesbury and Northampton.
“The restructuring plan and other strategic initiatives are expected to return Dobbies to sustainable profitability through site rationalisations, rent reductions, and other tangible cost savings,” the spokesperson said.
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They added: “These measures will secure Dobbies’ long-term future and allow access to future investment.”
The Northampton branch, which closed in early March, was immediately taken over by British Garden Centres and continues to operate under its new ownership.
The closures mark a period of significant change within the UK’s garden retail industry. Many operators have faced challenges linked to rising rents, energy costs, and the lingering effects of inflation on consumer spending.
Despite the closures, Dobbies remains one of the largest garden centre operators in the country, and the company insists its restructuring plan will place it on a more sustainable footing for the future
The 76 Dobbies garden centres still open
Inverness
Gloucester
Lisburn
Perth
Moreton Park
Hungerford
Thornbury
Boston
Chesterfield
Atherstone
Peterborough
Altrincham
Keston
Galton
Richmond
Aylesbury
Carlisle
Stockbridge
Tewkesbury
Milngavie
Cirencester
York
Northampton
Hare Hatch
Dunfermline
Birtley
Stirling
Southport
Braehead
Woodcote Green
Liverpool
Ashford
Gosforth
Brighton
Ponteland
Marple
Royston
Leicester
Rugby
Westbourne Grove
Telford
Gillingham
Beaconsfield
Havant
Livingston
Shepton Mallet
Sandyholm
Milton Keynes
Stapleton
Swansea
Gailey
Derby
Aberdeen
Woodbridge
Kings Lynn
Shrewsbury
Clifton
Huntingdon
Antrim
Bury St Edmunds
Ayr
Lelant
Andover
Shenstone
Reading
Swindon
Stratford-upon-Avon
Harlestone Heath
Chiswick
Preston
Stockton
Edinburgh
Dundee
Morpeth
Cadnam
Pennine
It comes as Dobbies Garden Centres has announced a new partnership with Waves, the country’s largest hand car wash and valeting provider. Five premium car wash facilities are now open at Dobbies stores; Woodcote Green, Ashford, Peterborough, Ponteland and Brighton. Last year, Dobbies launched an ambitious national store refurbishment programme, designed to broaden product ranges and elevate the in-store experience. As part of this initiative, the team is working hand in hand with concession partners to make the most of every inch of retail space. By listening to customers, it became clear there was strong demand for a convenient car valeting service.
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