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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. #wilko #therange

Looking for a new challenge? We’re hiring enthusiastic individuals to join our team at our Stowmarket Distribution Centre!    If you’re from Stowmarket or the surrounding area, check out our vacancies here: https://lnkd.in/exTRKVtc   #wilko #Recruitment #Stowmarket #WereHiring #Suffolk #Logistics

This Christmas, we're excited to support the NSPCC’s Letters from Santa campaign! 📮 By ordering a personalised letter, you’re not only creating magical moments for your little ones, but you’re also making a real difference 💚

One month to go until we open the doors to our Uxbridge store ❤️ We've spent the past few months building the perfect team to serve our Uxbridge customers. We can’t wait to be a part of the local community and welcome customers into our new store! Who else is excited? See you soon, West London! #wilko #NewStore

We’ve brought back even more wilko favourites to our St Albans store - and then some! We’ve reintroduced over 2,000 products to our St Albans store, including many wilko own-brand products like Clever Pots and dog food. But that’s not all, we’ve expanded our health and beauty range and introduced a fantastic selection of well-known national brands across the entire store. We’re committed to making trusted products accessible to all our local customers, and we can’t wait for them to discover their new favourites! You can find more information about our St Albans store here: https://lnkd.in/ekntVSJj #wilko #StAlbans #Retail #HighStreet

Exciting News! wilko is now available on Deliveroo! 🛒🏡 We’ve teamed up with Deliveroo to bring thousands of everyday essentials straight to our customers’ doors in as little as 25 minutes. Whether you’re pampering your pets, sprucing up your home or revamping your garden, shopping has never been easier. With Deliveroo’s speedy service and our incredible range of products, all you have to do is tap, order and relax.  Now available via the Deliveroo app in Edinburgh, Bristol, Nottingham, Bournemouth, Eccles, Manchester, Bedford, Harlow, Plymouth and Leeds, with 50 more locations launching soon. Who else is excited?! To learn more, click here: https://lnkd.in/eDfCzNQk #wilko #Deliveroo #partnerships #ecommerce

Looking for a new retail role? The next stage of wilko’s expansion is underway, and we’re getting ready to launch our store Uxbridge this autumn. Management, store and warehouse roles are all available. Find out more and apply online using the address below: https://lnkd.in/ghjZg-w #wilko #Uxbridge #WereHiring

Go PLYMOUTH! It goes without saying we’re proud of all our team members, both behind the scenes in operations and in our stores up and down the country but, here’s a special shout out to our Plymouth store which has been shortlisted for the 2024 Retail Gazette Awards in the ‘New Store Game Changer’ category! This nomination is a remarkable achievement for both our Plymouth retail team, which includes over half the original team from the former wilko store. The store’s opening was not just a milestone for us, but a joyous moment for our customers too marking the return of our 90-plus year-old brand to the high street. Congratulations to all of our Plymouth team members, including Mike, the original store's Operations Manager who now leads the team as Store Manager. The enthusiasm and support from our customers highlighted how much wilko means to them. This excitement has given us the confidence to continue the rollout of our new stores. Best of luck to all those nominated. #wiko #lovewilko #RGA24 #gamechangers

We’ve hit £100,000 raised for the NSPCC! Our sincerest gratitude to everyone that’s donated. Our chairman, Chris Dawson is gearing up for a charity motocross event this Sunday in support of the NSPCC and we couldn’t be prouder. He’ll be competing in a two-lap race at the historic Farleigh Castle course alongside British Motocross Champion Graham Noyce (no pressure). Again, thanks to everyone that’s pledged. All funds raised from this event will directly support the vital work of the NSPCC, including their programmes for children and families, NSPCC helplines, Schools Service, and child protection and awareness campaigns. Go Chris! If you’d like to help raise even more for this amazing cause, the page is still live, please visit: https://lnkd.in/d6ft5WTK #wilko #NSPCC

Pawsome news! Our stores are now dog-friendly 🐾 You can now bring your four-legged friends along to our stores in Luton, Plymouth, Exeter, Rotherham, St Albans and Poole. Plus, we’ll be making sure our new store in Uxbridge will be pooch-perfect as soon as it opens. This comes as part of our ongoing commitment to creating a more inclusive and enjoyable shopping experience for all customers. In order to ensure a safe shopping experience, we do ask that dogs be kept on a lead at all times, and owners remains responsible for their pups. See you, and your furry friends, in store soon! Find your nearest wilko store here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eeuDytdp #wilko #dogfriendly #retail