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Blyth Homebase set to become The Range following acquisition
Blyth Homebase set to become The Range following acquisition: Blyth Homebase will reopen as The Range Superstores with an integrated Homebase Garden Centre in ...
northumberlandgazette.co.uk/business/blyth-homebase-set-to-become-the-range-following-acquisition-4932975
New The Range superstore set to open in Devon
New The Range superstore set to open in Devon: It will open one of its "new concept" stores
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/massive-new-range-superstore-set-9840429
The Range owner Chris Dawson to open new Devon superstore
The Range owner Chris Dawson to open new Devon superstore: CDS plans to roll out up to 10 new superstores each month, with a goal of transforming up to 70 ...
plymouthherald.co.uk/news/plymouth-news/plymouths-range-owner-chris-dawson-9841306
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The Range to open in former Homebase store in Felixstowe
The Range to open in former Homebase store in Felixstowe: A new The Range store is expected to open in a former Homebase store later this month.
ipswichstar.co.uk/news/24835938.range-open-former-homebase-store-felixstowe/
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What will replace Bracknell’s former Homebase alongside Aldi?
What will replace Bracknell’s former Homebase alongside Aldi?: Bracknell shoppers can see work taking shape on the town’s new Aldi, which is being built at the ...
bracknellnews.co.uk/news/26716886.will-replace-homebase-bracknell-next-aldi/
Home Bargains Truro store opening date revealed
Home Bargains Truro store opening date revealed: It will take over the former Homebase opposite the Royal Cornwall Hospital
cornwalllive.com/whats-on/whats-on-news/home-bargains-truro-store-opening-11103383
Jobs face axe at The Range
Jobs face axe at The Range: Retailer The Range has confirmed it is restructuring its in-store teams - with jobs across Kent at risk.
kentonline.co.uk/kent-business/county-news/jobs-face-axe-at-the-range-340809/
Plans lodged to welcome Home Bargains in former Homebase unit
Plans lodged to welcome Home Bargains in former Homebase unit: Discount chain Home Bargains has launched plans for a new store on a retail park next to a ...
kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/plans-lodged-to-welcome-home-bargains-in-former-homebase-uni-331942/
The Range set to open at former Homebase unit in Clitheroe
The Range set to open at former Homebase unit in Clitheroe: The Range to open new format superstore at former Homebase unit in Clitheroe
lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/25150239.range-set-open-former-homebase-unit-clitheroe/
IKEA announces new Chester store to open in 2025
IKEA announces new Chester store to open in 2025: 'In Chester we’ve been looking for the perfect location for many years'
cheshire-live.co.uk/news/chester-cheshire-news/ikea-announces-new-chester-store-31325311
Opening date confirmed for another new Surrey The Range
Opening date confirmed for another new Surrey The Range: The new store will take over the Homebase building in the town's retail park
getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/opening-date-confirmed-new-surrey-31176952
The Range is ready to open a new store at Oxford Homebase
The Range is ready to open a new store at Oxford Homebase: Homeware and DIY chain The Range is ready to open a new store in Oxford
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/24968202.range-ready-open-new-store-oxford-homebase/
The Range set to open two new stores in Oxfordshire
The Range set to open two new stores in Oxfordshire: A High Street retail chain is set to open new two new stores in Oxfordshire this month ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/24948577.range-open-two-new-stores-oxfordshire/
Sussex stores close as Homebase goes into administration
Sussex stores close as Homebase goes into administration: Homebase has revealed that 33 stores will be closing this month, including its stores in Hove ...
theargus.co.uk/news/24941809.sussex-stores-close-homebase-goes-administration/
Full list of major high street retailers closing before end of February
Full list of major high street retailers closing before end of February: Homebase has confirmed 33 closures for February, after the DIY chain collapsed into ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/full-list-major-high-street-34689479
First look inside The Range as new store opens in former Homebase
First look inside The Range as new store opens in former Homebase: Take a sneak peek inside the popular shop which features a gardening area
getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/gallery/range-opens-new-surrey-store-30970258
Homebase stores in Norwich to close down in February
Homebase stores in Norwich to close down in February: Retail giant Homebase has confirmed that both its stores in Norwich - in Sprowston and in Hall Road - will ...
eveningnews24.co.uk/news/24912858.homebase-stores-norwich-close-february/
The Range opens latest Gloucestershire store in former Homebase
The Range opens latest Gloucestershire store in former Homebase: There is a gardening hub at the store
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/range-opens-latest-gloucestershire-store-9909853
Sad sight after Homebase store shuts in Cheltenham
Sad sight after Homebase store shuts in Cheltenham: A number of the DIY chain's shops are shutting across the country
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/sad-sight-after-homebase-store-9879952
Homebase to live on within former stores reopened under the Range name
Homebase to live on within former stores reopened under the Range name: DIY brand will be used online and in some departments of new superstores opened from ...
theguardian.com/business/2024/dec/23/homebase-to-live-on-within-former-stores-reopened-under-the-range-name
Closing date looms for Homebase in Fareham which will be converted into a ...
Closing date looms for Homebase in Fareham which will be converted into a new Sainsbury's supermarket
portsmouth.co.uk/business/closing-date-looms-for-homebase-in-fareham-which-will-be-converted-into-a-new-sainsburys-supermarket-4798000
Sainsbury's: list of Homebase stores being bought and turned into new ...
Sainsbury's: list of Homebase stores being bought and turned into new supermarkets - is Homebase closing down?
birminghamworld.uk/business/consumer/sainsburys-full-list-homebase-stores-closing-down-new-supermarkets-near-me-4762896
Key FactsSainsbury’s Acquires Homebase Stores for Major Growth
Aug 29, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
  • Sainsbury’s is investing £130 million to purchase 10 Homebase stores and convert them into large supermarkets.

  • This expansion is the largest in over a decade and will create 1,000 jobs, ensuring interviews for at-risk Homebase employees.

  • The CEO of Sainsbury’s highlights the ongoing success of the food business and aims to increase market share through competitive pricing and a diverse product range.

  • Homebase is facing challenges, having reported significant losses due to declining sales and rising costs.