Blue Diamond has announced the acquisition of Yarnton Home & Garden: a thriving garden centre located north of Oxford which has undergone significant investment and transformation and today stands as a flourishing, high-end centre. Blue Diamond looks forward to building on these strong foundations to lead the centre into a successful future.
Alan Roper, CEO of The Blue Diamond Group, commented: “Yarnton Home & Garden is a business that is much loved by its customers. The team there has worked incredibly hard to transform the centre into what it is today, and I look forward to driving the business on into the future and welcoming it into our portfolio.”
“With a strong and entrepreneurial team, we have positioned the centre as a key destination in the area. The time is now right for new ownership, and I’m delighted to pass the reins to Alan Roper’
Glen Sheldrake, MD of Yarnton Home & Garden, said: “With a strong and entrepreneurial team, we have positioned the centre as a key destination in the area. The time is now right for new ownership, and I’m delighted to pass the reins to Alan Roper. He is highly respected in the industry and truly understands the best way to take the business forward.”
The acquisition of Yarnton Home & Garden reflects Blue Diamond’s ongoing strategy to expand its 48-strong portfolio of garden centres. With this addition, Blue Diamond reinforces its commitment to offering exceptional customer experiences and further strengthening its presence in the UK garden centre market.
Yarnton Home and Garden is a multi-award-winning garden centre that is host to a Magic Garden in-door play area, café and home and garden shop. It is a destination store with customer service and quality at its core.