The Range

This coverage examines The Range’s operations and strategy within the UK retail sector, featuring updates on store expansions, supply chain developments, marketing initiatives, leadership changes, and financial performance. Reporting offers insights for professionals interested in how the value retailer navigates competitive pressures, customer demand, and operational efficiency across its growing footprint.

  • Mar- 2024 -
    21 March
    DIYKingfisher mulls bid for Homebase stores in Ireland

    Kingfisher mulls bid for Homebase stores in Ireland

    Kingfisher, the owner of B&Q, is reportedly mulling a bid for Homebase’s stores in the Republic of Ireland, following reports the wider Homebase business is up for sale.  According to The Times, the move would see the end of Homebase stores in the country, as Kingfisher would most likely rebrand…

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  • Feb- 2024 -
    27 February
    NewsToday’s news in brief-27/2/24

    Today’s news in brief-27/2/24

    Shop price inflation reached its lowest level since March 2022, dropping to 2.5% in February, according to new figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). This decline was attributed to easing input costs for energy and fertilisers, resulting in lower food prices. However, non-food inflation remained stable, with clothing prices…

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  • 27 February
    DIYHomebase owner eyes second sale in four years

    Homebase owner eyes second sale in four years

    Hilco Capital has reportedly put Homebase up for sale for the second time in four years after acquiring the business for £1 in 2018. According to reports from The Times, Hilco has already sounded out potential buyers such as B&M and The Range. Hilco originally acquired Homebase from Australian firm…

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  • Jan- 2024 -
    11 January
    AnalysisWhat went wrong with Wilko’s and who is next in 2024

    What went wrong with Wilko’s and who is next in 2024

    As we begin the first quarter of 2024 much of the industry will be reflecting on the sector’s 2023 performance. For the majority, It was a tough year of trading. The question is what lessons have been learnt and how will the sector behave and perform this year. One of…

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  • Nov- 2023 -
    13 November
    NewsToday’s news in brief-13/11/23

    Today’s news in brief-13/11/23

    Retail theft is projected to cost UK retailers £7.9bn in 2023, with a notable increase in employee theft. Thruvision Group plc and Retail Economics conducted the research, revealing that shoppers contribute to 60% of the theft (£4.7bn), while employees, particularly in distribution centres, contribute 40% (£3.2bn). Employee theft in DCs…

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  • 13 November
    High StreetThe Range losses widen to £11.7m in FY23

    The Range losses widen to £11.7m in FY23

    The Range has reported that losses have widened to £11.7m, falling more than 10% in the financial year ended 29 January 2023. Gross profit margins also dropped from 33% to 31.9% in the year, which the retailer attributed to higher costs of goods purchased and freight costs, as well as…

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  • 6 November
    High StreetWilko to open first three concept stores before Christmas

    Wilko to open first three concept stores before Christmas

    Wilko will be opening five stores in Plymouth, Exeter and Luton before Christmas ahead of a wider roll out in 2024. The Plymouth store, which will be located at Unit A, Armada Centre, Mayflower Street, will open on 1 December, while the Exeter Store will open at Unit 100, Guildhall…

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  • Oct- 2023 -
    27 October
    NewsToday’s news in brief-27/10/23

    Today’s news in brief-27/10/23

    Tesco has appointed Matthew Barnes as the new UK CEO, effective March 2024, succeeding Jason Tarry, who will step down after 33 years with the company. Barnes, with extensive experience at Aldi, previously served as UK&I CEO and co-head of Aldi Sud’s executive board. Under Tarry’s leadership, Tesco underwent a…

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  • 27 October
    High StreetStandalone Wilko stores to return to high street this year

    Standalone Wilko stores to return to high street this year

    Standalone Wilko stores are set to return to the high street and retail parks across Britain, including Northern Ireland for the first time, as new owner The Range prepares to roll-out the brand once again. Five stand-alone concept stores will now open before Christmas 2023, and the first two locations…

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  • 13 October
    Online & DigitalWilko launches online as part of The Range

    Wilko launches online as part of The Range

    Wilko.com has started home delivery for online orders yesterday (12 October) with a selection of products and brands available via its ‘marketplace’ format.  Formerly the online hub for Wilko, which recently collapsed, it is now part of home and leisure retailer, The Range.  Shoppers will also see Wilko-branded products appear…

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