Major retailer to close another four branches TOMORROW as 12 shut for good
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A MAJOR retailer is closing four branches tomorrow as part of a restructuring plan. Garden centre chain Dobbies announced in September a number of locations would shut, subject to court approval. Bosses were given the green light earlier this month to go ahead with the closures.
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A total of 10 sites were earmarked for closure, with an eleventh in Antrim, Northern Ireland, originally set to shut saved. Discussions with landlords over rent reductions meant two additional garden centres in Morpeth and Stapleton will be moved to other operators.
In a statement, the firm said the move will enable Dobbies to return to "sustainable profitability and unlock access to "future investment". In November, Dobbies shut six of its smaller format Little Dobbies locations. By the end of tomorrow, 10 further locations will have closed.
Garden centres in Altrincham, Harleston Heath and Gosforth have already shuttered. Tomorrow, these four will permanently close:. Sales have been launched at the Dobbies garden centres in Reading, Stratford-upon-Avon and Huntingdon, with big deals to be had.
Bargain hunters recently shared pictures online of the huge discounts on offer including 70% off homeware as well as deals on plants, garden equipment, toys, gifts and Christmas decorations. One posted pictures of shelves of discounted items and said: "Lots of sale items in Dobbies Garden Centre!".
