Dobbies to Close 17 Garden Centres, Impacting 465 Jobs

The closures are part of a restructuring plan aimed at returning the company to profitability by the end of the year.

Dobbies will shut 11 larger garden centres and six Little Dobbies stores by year-end.
The closures will affect 465 employees out of the company's 3,600-strong workforce.
The restructuring plan requires creditor approval and aims to reduce rent and operational costs.
Dobbies reported a pre-tax loss of £105.2 million for the year ending March 2023.
Post-restructuring, Dobbies will operate 60 stores and continue to engage with stakeholders and suppliers.