The Range unveils new set of format stores amid Homebase acquisition

CDS Superstores, parent company of The Range and Wilko, has confirmed the next raft of openings for its new-format superstores, following the acquisition of the Homebase brand and up to 70 of its stores. Building on earlier plans to convert 45 former Homebase stores across the country as The Range superstores, the retailer has announced four additional locations: Santry, Republic of Ireland, Woodside Park, Sheffield, Tiverton and Cookstown, Northern Ireland. These new rebranded locations will officially open on 9 May 2025, combining The Range’s diverse product selection with the home improvement expertise of Homebase, and will feature ‘Garden Centres by Homebase’. The stores will also follow The Range’s dog friendly initiative, allowing dogs in store, provided they are kept on a lead. 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. Additionally, The Range has prioritised retaining and transferring team members from the acquired Homebase locations, ensuring continuity of employment for local communities. Alex Simpkin, CEO of CDS Superstores, trading as The Range, Wilko and Homebase, 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 throughout the transition period, we’re focused on ensuring a seamless transfer of these locations into our new store format, with fifteen launches confirmed for this year so far.” Simkin added: “We’re also eager to help consumers nationwide by investing in the Homebase brand with the relaunch of www.homebase.co.uk, offering customers nationwide an upgraded shopping experience via a diverse range of products for all their home and garden projects. “This latest development underscores CDS Superstores’ commitment to revitalising the retail landscape by blending trusted brands, preserving jobs and enhancing local economies.”

The Range unveils new set of format stores amid Homebase acquisition

Additionally, The Range has prioritised retaining and transferring team members from the acquired Homebase locations, ensuring continuity of employment for local communities

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