Major update on future of Homebase stores under new owners as iconic name to live on
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A MAJOR update on the future of Homebase stores has been issued. The garden and homeware retailer crashed into administration last month, but around 70 stores were rescued by CDS Superstores, the owner of The Range and Wilko. Bosses have plans to convert the Homebase stores into The Range Superstores sites.
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These stores, located in Pollokshaws, Glasgow; Christchurch, Bournemouth; and Kings Heath, Birmingham, will open their doors on January 17 at 9am. Following these initial launches, there are plans to roll out up to 10 new superstores per month. CDS intends for these stores to feature "Garden Centres by Homebase" and selected shops will also feature "Kitchens by Homebase".
It means the name of the Homebase brand will live on in these locations. The firm said it has a goal to transform 70 Homebase locations into this new format, and securing up to 1,600 jobs, throughout 2025. Alex Simpkin, group chief executive at CDS, said he was "committed to retaining the best of Homebase’s heritage" while also introducing the "broader product range" that customers expect The Range.
He added: "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.". The firm is also investing in the Homebase brand with the relaunch of www.homebase.co.uk .
