The Range Announces Next New Format Stores Following Homebase Acquisition

Homebase stores in Newton Abbot, Felixstowe and Blyth to reopen as The Range Superstores, with integrated Homebase Garden Centres in late January 2025

CDS Superstores, parent company of The Range and wilko, has confirmed the next wave of openings for its new-format superstores, following the acquisition of the Homebase brand and up to 70 stores.

Following the announcement that it will launch these new concepts in former Homebase stores in Pollokshaws, Glasgow; Christchurch, Bournemouth; and Kings Heath, Birmingham, on 17th January 2025, The Range has announced three additional locations: Newton Abbot, Felixstowe and Blyth.

These rebranded locations will officially open on 24^th January 2025, offering customers a fresh shopping experience as The Range Superstores, combining the exceptional product variety The Range is known for with the home improvement expertise of Homebase and feature ‘Garden Centres by Homebase’.

CDS plans to roll out up to 10 new superstores per month, with a goal of transforming up to 70 Homebase locations into this new format and securing up to 1,600 jobs throughout 2025. The Range has prioritised retaining and transferring team members from the acquired Homebase locations, ensuring continuity of employment for local communities.

Alex Simpkin, Group CEO at CDS, said: "We’re fully committed to retaining the best of Homebase’s heritage while introducing the broader product range and value that customers expect from us as The Range. 

“While those Homebase stores acquired by CDS will continue to trade as they are during the transition period, we’re focused on ensuring a seamless transfer of these locations into our new store format, with six launches now confirmed for January 2025 already. 

“We’re also eager to help consumers nationwide by investing in the Homebase brand with the relaunch of www.homebase.co.uk , and expect to have this platform live to support families in all of their home improvement endeavours very soon.” 

This latest development underscores CDS Superstores’ commitment to revitalising the retail landscape by blending trusted brands, preserving jobs and enhancing local economies. 

For more information on The Range, please visit: www.therange.co.uk. 

Source : The Range 

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