British Garden Centres takes on 75th site

British Garden Centres has announced the acquisition of Downtown Garden Centre in Grantham, Lincolnshire, extending the group’s national portfolio to 75 sites across the UK. It will now trade as Grantham Garden Centre, becoming the latest addition to the British Garden Centres family.

The centre will close temporarily for refurbishment and is scheduled to reopen in early spring. The investment will see upgrades to the retail space, restaurant facilities and outdoor plant areas, while the existing Downtown team will remain in place to ensure continuity for customers and staff.

This latest acquisition comes just a couple of weeks after Ferndale Garden Centre in Derbyshire joined the group as Dronfield Garden Centre. It follows a big year of expansion for the group, which included the acquisition of several former Dobbies locations and Hayes Garden World in Cumbria.

‘Another important step’
Charles Stubbs, director of British Garden Centres, said: “Bringing Grantham Garden Centre into the group marks another important step in our ongoing growth plan. Our refurbishment will enhance what's already there while introducing the wider product range and services our customers expect.”

Peter Isaac, managing director of Downtown, added: “We are delighted to be leasing the Garden Centre to British Garden Centres and are pleased that the team will remain in place. It’s a win-win for British Garden Centres, Downtown and our customers, and we wish British Garden Centres every success.”

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