Dobbies Opens Fifth Refurbished Store In Five Months

• Dobbies’ national refurbishment programme continues at pace with fifth store launched in five months 

Dobbies Garden Centre in Bury St Edmunds has become the fifth store to complete upgrades to the shopping experience as part of the retailer’s national refurbishment programme. 

From 11 September, customers at the Dobbies’ Bury St Edmunds store can shop expanded ranges, including their biggest ever autumn range, new plants and gardening products, as well as new clothing, home and toys, all in a new store layout.   

In the refurbished restaurant, there is now space for an additional 80 customers inside and 40 more outside, with a new seasonal menu available.  

General Manager, Kelly Box, said: “We’re proud of our refurbished store. People living in Suffolk love their gardens, so we’ve made changes to the store with these local garden fans in mind. The restaurant has also really moved on, with even more space and great seasonal dishes, as well as our famous Dobbies scones.” 

“The refurbishment has been a brilliant team effort from colleagues across the business, and we’d like to say a big thanks to everyone involved. We can’t wait for customers to see the work that’s been done.” 

David Robinson, CEO of Dobbies, said: “We’re investing more than £4m in store refurbishments, with five completed and more planned. It’s been great to see our national refurbishment programme gathering momentum and delivering positive results.  

“The improvements we’ve made are all about enhancing the customer experience – from showcasing our expanded ranges to creating a space that gives customers even more reasons to visit.” 

Dobbies’ Brighton, Cadnam, Hungerford and Beaconsfield stores have already completed their refurbishments this year.

Source : Dobbies

Images : Nick Strugnell/UNP - Dobbies

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