Which Wyevale centres are the most in-demand?Larger sites thought more popular but opportunities available for smaller operators

摘要

Woodcote Green, Sudbury and Tun-bridge Wells are among sites that experts say will attract most interest from potential buyers as Wyevale Garden Centres assesses bids for its sites. Wyevale put its 145 centres up for sale in late May at prices rangingfrom ￡200,000 to ￡35m and with a combined value of ￡450m. The deadline for first bids to Christie & Co was 26 June. National operators have shown interest but an outside buyer could still snap up many or all of the centres.West Parley, Wimbourne, Lower Dicker, Wych Cross, Lewes, Old Barn, Jack's Patch, Sidmouth, Taunton, former Armitage's such as Pennine, Garden & Leisures and Peter Barratt's centres such as Heighley Gate, Bolton, Syon Park, Woodbridge and Bridge-mere arealso expected to be among the most popular. Wyevale says it is "business as usual" until a deal is done.