CDS Superstores, the parent company of The Range and Wilko, has confirmed the next round of openings for its new format superstores in the former Homebase sites it acquired last year.
Following previous announcements to launch 45 former Homebase stores across the country as The Range superstores, the retailer has announced four additional locations: Santry, Republic of Ireland, Woodside Park, Sheffield, Tiverton and Cookstown, Northern Ireland.
The newly announced rebranded locations will officially open on 9th May, combining the product variety of The Range with the home improvement expertise of Homebase and featuring ‘Garden Centres by Homebase’.
CDS plans to roll out up to 10 new superstores per month, with a goal of transforming up to 70 Homebase locations into the new format.
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.”
