CDS Superstores, the parent company of The Range and Wilko, has confirmed the next burst of openings for its new format superstores following the acquisition of the Homebase brand and up to 70 stores at the end of last year.
Following previous announcements to launch nine former Homebase stores across the country as The Range superstores, the retailer has now unveiled three additional locations: Penge, Woking and Leighton Buzzard.
The latest rebranded locations will officially open on 7th February and feature a ‘Garden Centres by Homebase’ offer alongside the retailer’s usual selection of homeware and furnishings.
CDS plans to roll out up to 10 new superstores per month, with a goal of transforming up to 70 Homebase locations into this new format throughout 2025.
Alex Simpkin, CEO of CDS Superstores, 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 twelve launches confirmed for this year already.”
NAM Implications:
- For those in appropriate categories…
- …potential access to 10 new superstores per month…
- …with a goal of transforming up to 70 Homebase locations into this new format throughout 2025.
- This appears to be an offer you cannot refuse.
- Your call…
