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Dobbies takes part in Macmillan’s Coffee Morning
By GCU on September 28, 2020Dobbies Garden Centres is raising vital funds for Macmillan’s Coffee Morning this week, by hosting its own ‘Raise a Cup’ event nationwide. Raise a Cup’ will run from now to Sunday 27 September in Dobbies’ restaurants across the UK, from 10:30 each day, with customers able to enjoy a hot drink and a cake for £5.99. There will be opportunities […] -
Dobbies partners with Stroke Association
By GCU on August 21, 2020Dobbies Garden Centres, has announced its support for the Stroke Association; a charity which provides specialist support and funds critical research for people affected by stroke. With gardening providing a number of benefits to stroke survivors, having positive impacts on both physical and emotional recovery, Dobbies will be showing its ongoing support for the Stroke Association, with the partnership launching […] -
Dobbies stores reopen
By GCU on May 13, 2020Following updated guidance from the Government, selected Dobbies stores have re-opened with strict social distancing measures. -
Dobbies sells two of its smallest centres to Caulders
By GCU on February 11, 2019Dobbies Garden Centres has agreed the sale of its two smallest centres – Kinross and Cumbernauld – to family-run Caulders Garden Centres. Dobbies – which bought six Wyevale centres last year, including Woodcote Green – said the sale of these two smaller centres is in line with a strategic growth plan, as it focuses on building a destination garden centre […] -
Dobbies reports 21% uplift over Christmas
By GCU on January 18, 2019The 40-strong garden centre chain posted total sales of £24.1million for the last six weeks of the year, with footfall up across its centres, and a number of categories delivering record performances. Like-for-like sales were up 8% year on year (YOY), and 1% higher than 2016. Footfall was also up across Dobbies’ centres, with a 6% YOY increase. The garden retailer […]