A MAJOR retailer is set to open a huge new home and garden store tomorrow – and shoppers can nab a handful of freebies.
After a large scale takeover which saw parent company CDS Superstores buy out 70 Homebase stores, the popular chain is expanding its reach across the UK.
AlamyThe Range will open a new store in Tiverton, Devon tomorrow[/caption]The retailer will wave in customers in Tiverton, Devon from tomorrow.
As part of the celebration, goody bags will be given to the first 50 people in the queue, and there are two major prizes up for grabs for the first two customers through the door.
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.
“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.”
Which stores have already reopened?
The Range has opened 33 new format superstores across the UK and Republic of Ireland since January.
The full list of locations and their reopening dates are:
Pollokshaws, Glasgow – opened January 17 Christchurch, Bournemouth – opened January 17 Kings Heath, Birmingham – opened January 17 Newton Abbot – opened January 24 Felixstowe – opened January 24 Blyth – opened January 24 Stroud – opened January 31 Putney Road, Leicester – opened January 31 Blandford Forum – opened January 31 Penge – opened February 7 Woking opened February 7 Leighton Buzzard – opened February 7 Staines – opened February 14 Ashbourne – opened February 14 East Dereham – opened February 14 Huntingdon opened February 21 Reigate opened February 21 Bicester – opened February 21 Admiral Park, Eastbourne – opened February 28 Morecambe – opened February 28 Oxford – opened February 28 Bodmin – opened March 7 Loudwater – opened March 7 Selby – opened March 7 Craigleith Park, Edinburgh – opened March 21 Horsham – opened March 21 Ruislip – opened March 21 Maidenhead – opened March 28 Harrogate – opened March 28 Sligo, ROI – opened April 4 Drogheda, ROI – opened April 4 Winchester – opened April 4 Balloo Park, Bangor, NI – opened April 4These stores sell a mixture of The Range and Homebase gardening and homeware products.
Several of the new stores also include Garden Centres by Homebase, which sell a range of house and garden plants.
They are available in the Sligo, Drogheda and Bangor stores.
Selected stores also have Kitchens by Homebase departments, where customers can shop a range of kitchen designs and accessories.
Alex Simpkin, CEO of CDS Superstores, said: “The expansion marks a significant milestone in our journey and allows us to offer an even more exciting shopping experience to our customers, with a wider selection of home improvement, gardening and kitchen products available under one roof at convenient locations across the UK and Republic of Ireland.
“We continue to look forward to welcoming shoppers into our stores and providing them with everything they need for their homes and gardens.”
Which other retailers have purchased Homebase stores?
A handful of other retailers have stepped in to purchase some Homebase stores that were not included in the chain’s rescue deal.
Among them is B&Q, which agreed to buy eight of the chain’s stores that were put up for sale.
Wickes has also acquired five more stores, including a former Homebase location that closed before the chain entered administration.
Meanwhile, B&M has confirmed that it has acquired the lease for Homebase’s former site at Tweedmouth Retail Park in Berwick.
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