Dobbies Reports Strong 19/20 Sales Performance

Dobbies Garden Centres Group Limited (the “Group”) has today (1 March 2021) filed the Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Group and its subsidiaries. These accounts are for the 53 weeks to 1 March 2020. 

•         Total sales increased 51% to £252m

•         Like-for-like sales increased 6%

•         Underlying EBITDA increased 39% to £25m

•         31 new stores were acquired

Chairman, Andrew Bracey, said: “We have a clear strategy for growth at Dobbies and we are encouraged by the progress made during FY19/20. The business has continued to demonstrate its resilience as we navigate the challenges of COVID-19.”

Chief Executive Officer, Graeme Jenkins, said: “During FY19/20 Dobbies delivered a robust performance through a period of significant change. I would like to thank all of our team members for their support and commitment. In line with our strategy, we are continuing to grow and invest in Dobbies. This includes in our garden centre network, our customer offer and our team.”

Source : Dobbies

Image : © Dobbies / © Stewart Attwood

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