Dobbies, the largest chain of garden centres in the UK, will be closing 17 of its 77 stores before the end of the year, the garden retailer has announced.
In a move that will affect 465 jobs, the closures come as Dobbies' new owners try and bring the brand back to profitability. It has been announced that 11 garden centres as well all six Little Dobbies will close, however, all sites will operate as normal until Dobbie’s restructuring plan comes into place.
