The Range

𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐃𝐒 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬 (𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐤𝐨) CDS Superstores, owners of The Range and wilko confirms that following recent talks, it has acquired the Homebase brand name, intellectual property, and up to 70 UK stores. Group CEO, Alex Simpkin said; We’ve stepped in following the sad demise of the much-loved Homebase brand which has had a long and previously successful history of helping UK households with their DIY projects and gardening needs, for over 45-years. The Homebase brand will continue to trade online, and the acquired stores will continue to trade as Homebase over the coming months until they are transferred to CDS when they will quickly re-open as The Range superstores. These stores will include everything you’d expect from The Range, combined with much broader choice across garden, showroom and DIY categories - retaining the best of the Homebase expertise and heritage. We plan to continue to invest in the Homebase brand, with many initiatives in the pipeline. We’re expecting to secure up to 1,600 jobs, with Homebase team members joining the CDS family as part of the 70 store acquisitions. We’re conscious there will be a number of other experienced team members who are facing uncertainty, we’re committed to prioritising interviews for any vacant positions within our The Range and wilko brands across the country. Following the acquisition of the wilko brand just over 12 months ago and successfully re-launching several trial stores, we’re now in a position to roll out a significant number of wilko format stores, along with our existing The Range store opening programme, with intentions to more than double the store estate size over the next four to five years. Acquiring the Homebase brand enables CDS to access new customers and reach new communities. As one of the UK’s fastest growing retailers, CDS continues to seek opportunities to expand its growing portfolio and omni-channel offer. #therange #wilko

Come and join our warehouse team! 🌟   We’re hiring enthusiastic team members for various roles at our state-of-the-art Stowmarket Distribution Centre. We're looking for: • Warehouse Operatives • Forklift Drivers • Systems Administrators   • Inventory Operatives and many more What’s in it for you? • Competitive pay • Career advancement opportunities • A supportive team environment • Free on-site gym  • Heavily subsidised canteen If you’re from Stowmarket, Suffolk, or the surrounding area, check out the open positions and apply here: https://lnkd.in/exTRKVtc    #TheRange #Recruitment #Stowmarket #WereHiring #Suffolk #Logistics

Since 2021, we've proudly partnered with the NSPCC, and thanks to your support, we’ve been able to help protect vulnerable children across the whole of the UK. This festive season, we’re excited to continue our partnership by supporting the NSPCC’s Letters from Santa campaign, creating magical moments for your little ones while making a real difference. By ordering a personalised Letter from Santa, you’ll not only bring a smile to your children’s faces but also help Childline volunteers respond to even more life-saving calls this winter 🌟 💌 With just two months until Christmas, order your letter today to make sure it arrives in time: https://lnkd.in/eiuRBVt9 #TheRange #LettersFromSanta #NSPCC

Our Christmas vacancies are officially live 💙🎄 We're hiring over 2,000 people to help us deliver the best of Christmas to our customers! Ready to lend a helping hand and be part of the festive magic? Apply in-store or online here: https://lnkd.in/erBqgAeq Let’s make this season extra special together! 👏 #TheRange #ChristmasJobs

We’re delighted to see wilko’s latest partnership with Deliveroo! Our team has been working hard behind the scenes on this collaboration, and it's incredibly exciting to see customers already enjoying the convenience of having their orders delivered straight to their door! ♥️

Today, we officially launched our new Hexham store in Maiden’s Walk! 💙 We welcomed large crowds of excited locals and visitors, all eager to explore our latest home, leisure and garden products, including our stunning 2024 Christmas collection. To celebrate, one lucky shopper walked away with a £150 prize, and the first 50 in line received exclusive goody bags filled with our much-loved items. The fun continued with our Spin to Win wheel, offering even more chances to win throughout the day! 🎡 Our latest store features a wide range of products to suit every style and budget, all conveniently located under one roof. Plus, our free Click & Collect service allows customers to pick up their new purchases instore within just 60 minutes. CEO Alexander Simpkin said: “We’re thrilled with the success of our new store opening at Maiden’s Walk, Hexham today. The support from the locals has been truly amazing, and we’re delighted to see so many people enjoying the store.” We’re so excited to be part of the Hexham community! #TheRange #Hexham

Christmas season is well and truly here! Each of our stores is now fully decked for the big day with thousands of budget-friendly items across all product categories for our customers to enjoy. Plus, we’re pleased to announce that we’ll be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. This decision reflects our commitment to ensuring that our dedicated team members can enjoy quality time with their loved ones this festive season. #TheRange #Christmas #Retail

Hello, Reading! 💙 Our new store is officially open in Brunel Park, and we’ve been blown away by the huge welcome from customers. We had a queue of eager people starting in the early hours, with the first 50 bagging a goody bag filled to the brim with the products we’re famous for. Plus, we installed a Spin to Win, meaning there were prizes available for everyone throughout the day. The new store boasts everything shoppers have come to expect from us, with products to suit every style and budget, from everyday essentials, cleaning and an Iceland food department to seasonal Autumn and Christmas favourites. We’d like to extend a thank you to some of our key suppliers Dulux , Sodastream UK, LTD and POSCA, who were present at the grand opening. And of course, a big thank you to our Brunel Park team, we couldn’t have had such a successful launch without you! To find out more about the Brunel Park store including information on opening times and our 60 minute Click & Collect service, click here: https://lnkd.in/eNBxDgRM #TheRange #retail #reading

Today, we reopened the doors to our Plymstock store, showcasing a refreshed look, expanded departments, and new lines, including our 2024 Christmas collection. To offer a one-stop-shop experience for our customers, we’ve introduced even more everyday essentials and home furnishing products than ever before. Plus, our store now includes Café Eighty Nine and a garden centre, making it even easier for shoppers to find everything they need for their home and garden while staying refreshed. This morning, the store opened to a queue of visitors eagerly waiting in the Sugar Mill Business Park, with the first 50 lucky enough to receive goodie bags filled with our most-loved products. Over the next few weeks, customers can save up to 30% off selected arts & crafts, gallery, lighting and much more.  CEO of CDS Superstores, Alexander Simpkin, said: “We’re so excited to unveil our revamped Plymstock store and share this exciting new shopping experience with our customers. The new design ensures that locals can enjoy everything The Range has to offer, from garden to home furnishings.” For more information about our Plymstock store, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eTV9eeKK #TheRange #Plymstock #NewStore #HighStreet

We’ve hit £100,000! Our founder and chairman Chris Dawson will be taking part in a charity motocross event this Sunday in support of the NSPCC and, we couldn’t be prouder! Go Chris!