The Range is set to open the first three of its new-format stores following the acquisition of the Homebase brand and up to 70 stores last month.
The DIY chain’s branches in Pollokshaws in Glasgow, Christchurch in Bournemouth, and Kings Heath in Birmingham will reopen their doors as The Range Superstores on 17 January.
CDS, which owns The Range, Homebase, and Wilko, said the new-format locations “combines the exceptional product variety The Range is known for with the home improvement expertise of Homebase”.
It plans to open up to 10 new stores per month, converting up to 70 Homebase locations, throughout 2025 in a move that will secure as much as 1,600 jobs.
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The stores will house ‘Garden Centres by Homebase’ and selected shops will also feature ‘Kitchens by Homebase’, offering customers bespoke kitchen solutions.
CDS said the DIY chain’s website will remain transactional under the management of the Joint Administrators until it is handed over in early 2025 to which it will be immediately relaunched under its new ownership.
Group chief executive Alex Simpkin 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 as they are during the transition period, we’re focused on ensuring a seamless transfer of these locations into our new store format.
“We’re also eager to help consumers nationwide by investing in the Homebase brand with the relaunch of www.homebase.co.uk, and expect to have this platform live to support families in all of their home improvement endeavours very soon.”
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