Dobsons

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29 Marconi Drive, Dandenong. Vic. 3175
(03) 8788 7500
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Dobsons in Dandenong, Melbourne, VIC is categorized under Clothing Stores.

Our family serving you since 1918

Dobsons is a fourth generation family owned and operated business founded in 1918, by Thomas Dobson in Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn. The company is operated by five direct descendants.

At Dobsons we continually strive to design and produce garments which will perform in accordance with their intended use, not just produce garments at a price.

We endeavour to offer our customers a range of school uniform products giving them a choice of qualities at the most competitive prices.

Our experienced staff can advise you on the benefits of each uniform alternative and provide a product that is most suitable.

The Dobson family’s commitment to providing quality merchandise, competitive prices, customer service and innovation is best seen by the loyalty of our customers and their families.

Many have now shopped with us for five generations.

On behalf of management and staff, thank you for your loyal custom.

Our Heritage

Serving you since 1918

In 1918 from humble beginnings Thomas Walter Dobson first planted the seed that is now Dobsons Pty Ltd.

Opening his first store just 100 meters from our current location in Glenferrie Road, it was Thomas’ dream to supply every school in the surrounding area with affordable school wear garments, sourced from the finest quality.

A successful menswear business early on, Thomas recognised a need for quality school uniforms and so did his son Walter Dobson who entered the business in 1935.

Wal grew the business with his father and set about laying the foundations of a secure future.

Thomas passed away and it was then up to Wal to continue in his father’s footsteps. He championed anything local being appointed the Mayor of the City of Hawthorn and Justice of the Peace.

In 1949, Ian Dobson was born and was destined to follow his father. After completing a degree in Economics at the University of Monash, Ian was appointed General Manager and soon became the future of Dobsons.

Being a new wave thinker, Ian’s passion for developing the business soon became apparent and his desire to take Dobsons to even greater heights forged new territory.

Ian established our first ever school shop on campus in 1985. Since then, Ian has built Dobsons into one of the largest school shop operators nationally.

Primarily focused on the Victorian market, it wasn’t until Warwick Dobson joined the business in 1996 that Dobsons expanded interstate.

Warwick’s expertise in technological advancement assisted Dobsons greatly by creating a specialised system for buying and analysing stock delivery.

In 2012, Dobsons launched an e-commerce online store providing unparalleled access and convenience for all customers. Our ability to deliver quality apparel and customer support nationwide is testament to the continued pursuit of excellence we strive for.

Currently Dobsons operate 36+ on campus school shops, wholesale to over 1000 schools and corporations and employ more than 80 staff which continues to grow today.

There are now 5 direct descendants working within the company.

Our Mission

Over the next 5 years

Dobsons will continue to be focused on quality, price, design and customer service.  Dobsons see its place in the market as a leader in all on campus school uniform shop, wholesale and retail sectors.

Specifically in the next 5 years;

We will engage genuinely and be accessible and reliable.

We will continue to create new products and focus on technology to increase our service.

We will solve problems through determination and a willingness to go the extra mile.

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