Squire’s Garden Centres has appointed Sam Dickson to the role of Managing Director. She will join the business on 23 June and will take over from Squire’s current MD, Martin Breddy who retires in July. 

Sam joins Squire’s having spent her retail career in Senior and Board roles at Sainsburys, B&Q, Waitrose and most recently Asda where she was VP for Own Brand and Acting Chief Customer Officer.

Sarah Squire, Chairman, Squire’s Garden Centres, comments: “Sam’s extensive experience across a wide range of sectors and her passion for retail will be invaluable as we look to the future of Squire’s. Sam’s career has seen her lead categories including Food, Non-Food, Home, Gardening and Outdoors, across multiple retailers. She brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to our business and I am very much looking forward to her joining us in June.

“I would also like to express my sincere thanks to Martin for his outstanding contribution and thoughtful guidance over the past nine years, during which we navigated the many challenges brought by the pandemic and grew our business with the acquisition of further centres. We wish him all the very best for his retirement.”

Sam Dickson comments: “I am delighted to be joining the Squire’s family business. It is rich in heritage, with strong expertise, supported by amazing people and underpinned by a well-loved brand. I can’t wait to get started and I am very much looking forward to working with the teams, suppliers and industry bodies, for the benefit of all our colleagues, our customers and our local communities.” 

A keen gardener, Sam lives in Hampshire with her family.