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.
Garden centre group Dobbies has posted steeper storical losses but bosses are pleased by the early results of a revival plan.
Coffee as well as chrysanthemums matter to Dobbies chief executive David Robinson as he seeks to make the business bloom after some tough decisions.
Home and gardening retailer Dobbies has bolstered its executive team by making two new director appointments.
Dobbies has confirmed it will close several garden centres after its restructuring plans were approved.
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