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Homebase readies to bring in administrators

Homebase are reportedly lining up administrators from Teneo to handle a pre-pack deal with The Range that will save over 1,500 jobs, Sky News has learned. While The Range is said to be readying a deal to snap up a majority of the DIY retailer’s stores, the future of the…

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Today’s news in brief-15/10/24

Victorian Plumbing announced the closure of Victoria Plum due to a £2m loss since acquisition, aiming to complete operations by year-end. Despite this, Victorian Plumbing reported a 4% revenue increase in FY24, with strong consumer demand and enhanced market share. CEO Mark Radcliffe highlighted growth in own-brand sales and improved…

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Wilko partners with Deliveroo for home delivery

Wilko has partnered with Deliveroo to give customers access to on-demand delivery of Wilko products delivered directly to their doors in as little as 25 minutes. As the 90-year-old retailer continues its return to the high street with new stores across the country, this partnership will see more than 3,000…

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THG Fulfil partners with CDS Superstores

THG Fulfil, the industry-leading global fulfilment solution from THG Ingenuity, has partnered with CDS Superstores to deliver fulfilment and courier management services for the home, leisure and garden retailer.    The partnership agreement is part of CDS Superstores ongoing digital acceleration, delivering transformation across technology to enhance its omni-channel offer.   CDS…

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Wilko family under pressure to fill £70m pension deficit

Wilko’s founding family is reportedly under pressure to pay £70m to fill the collapsed retailer’s pension hole, This is Money has reported.  According to reports, Amalgamated Holdings Wilkinson Limited (AHWL), Wilko’s ultimate parent whose directors include Lisa Wilkinson, has no plans to pay up.  Wilkinson, the granddaughter of Wilko founder…

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Mountain Warehouse FY sales hit ‘record’ £386m amid new openings

Mountain Warehouse has revealed that store sales rose 7.1% to a “record” £386m in the year to 25 February, owing to the group’s 28 store openings – including its debut in Australia. The group has attributed its performance to shoppers returning to the high street after the height of the…

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Homebase owner considers sale amid interest from The Range

Homebase owner Hilco Capital is reportedly considering a sale after it was approached from The Range for the DIY retailer, according to reports from Sky News. A formal sales process is set to commence in the coming days with other potential bidders involved. Sources suggested that the interest from The…

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Go Outdoors opens new store at Metrocentre

Go Outdoors, the outdoor clothing and equipment retailer, has launched its 20,242 sq ft store at Metrocentre, in the North East. Having taken the unit on Blue Mall, the new store stocks an array of renowned outerwear brands such as Rab, Oex, and Berghaus, as well as a full range…

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Today’s news in brief-19/4/24

Wilko, the retailer that faced collapse last September, is back with a revamped click and collect service. After successful trials in Exeter, Luton, and Plymouth, the company is reintroducing its free click and collect option. Customers can now access this service from reopened stores and over 200 collection points through…

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Wilko relaunches click and collect

Wilko has relaunched its free click and collect service having successfully completed concept store trials in Exeter, Luton and Plymouth. Customers can use the service from reopened stores and from over 200 collection points via its collection partner, The Range. The company is continuing its store roll out programme with…

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