Value retail group QD Commercial Holdings has further expanded its Cherry Lane Garden Centre portfolio with the acquisition of Early Dawn Nurseries near Lowestoft in Suffolk, its 10th centre.
Founded in the 1960s, Early Dawn has a staff of 12, all of whom will be employed by the new owners. The centre will continue to trade as Early Dawn, re-launching at Easter upon following major redevelopment, including a new family restaurant.
QD Commercial Holdings CEO Nick Rubins said Early Dawn was “a fabulous looking site with an established customer base." The current offer would be expanded to make it easier for customers to shop the full range of Cherry Lane products, he said.
"Early Dawn has a great reputation for on site, own-grown plants and we look forward to expanding this with continued success over the coming seasons.”
Ruibins said QD’s strategy was to develop its garden centre business organically and through acquisition. We always welcome approaches from successful businesses looking to exit the market," he added.
Cherry Lane Garden Centres also trade at Long Melford and Pulham Market in Suffolk, Bradmore in Nottinghamshire, Fritton in Norfolk, Towcester in Northamptonshire, Beverley in Yorkshire, Braintree in Essex, Tickhill in South Yorkshire and Cromford in Derbyshire.
QD operate a chain of High Street value stores.
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