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Dobbies launches new format store in Scotland’s capital

 

Dobbies is developing its first small format store – Little Dobbies – located on Raeburn Place in Edinburgh and scheduled to open in November. It is the first of its kind for the retailer that has 68 garden centres across the UK.

 

The core of the Little Dobbies’ offer will be horticulturally focused with a range of convenience gardening products. This will be complemented by a carefully curated range featuring houseplants and pots; a small range of gifts; and selected seasonal ranges. For opening, the seasonal ranges will feature Christmas items, including decorations, wreaths and hampers.

 

There will also be a coffee shop, offering hot and cold drinks, as well as takeaway food. 

 

Graeme Jenkins, CEO at Dobbies, said: “This is an exciting new venture for our team, as we launch the first Little Dobbies. The store will feature gardening essentials for city centre residents and will showcase some of the extensive ranges available at our larger stores and at dobbies.com

 

“Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the project and we can’t wait to open the doors of Little Dobbies in November.”

 

Opening hours for Little Dobbies are Monday to Friday, 10:00 -18:00; Thursday 10:00-19:00; Saturday and Sunday 09:00-18:00.

 

For further information visit dobbies.com

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Huw Williams
I think Dobbies would be better off focusing on its current estate some of the ones i have visited look worse than they did in the Wyevale days which is something i didn't think would be possible.