Dobbies Sells Garden Centres to British

British Garden Centres has announced the acquisition of two garden centres from Dobbies, specifically in Gloucester and Reading. This acquisition raises the total number of stores owned by British Garden Centres to 67, making it the largest garden centre group in the UK by store count. The recent acquisition came about following the Dobbies Restructuring Plan, and the new stores are scheduled to open by mid to late February. British Garden Centres intends to collaborate closely with existing teams to ensure a smooth reopening, with all jobs retained. Charles Stubbs, the Founder and Director of British Garden Centres, expressed enthusiasm about the expansion and the potential growth opportunities it presents. The group aims to integrate with local communities while leveraging the robust frameworks already in place at the newly acquired locations. This transaction reflects British Garden Centres’ strategic vision for growth, and further acquisitions of Dobbies sites are expected.