All Homebase articles
Homebase is a British home improvement retailer and garden centre. It was originally founded by grocer Sainsbury’s and Belgian conglomerate GB-Inno-BM in 1979 and was owned by Home Retail Group from 2006 to 2016. Australian conglomerate Wesfarmers attempted to rebrand Homebase under its Australian counterpart Bunnings but was forced to sell the business for £1 in 2018 when the attempt ended in financial disaster. Owners Hilco Capital have been restructuring the business, launching a CVA in 2018 to shift loss-making stores. The retailer operates more than 150 stores across the UK and Ireland. In-store concessions include Tapi, Silentnight and Ponden Home. The acquisition of Bathstore in 2019 strengthened Homebase’s bathroom proposition.
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NewsM&S and Kingfisher are among the retailers circling Homebase stores
Two of the UK’s biggest retailers are among the names circling a number of Homebase stores following the DIY retailer’s collapse into administration just weeks ago.
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AnalysisAre job cuts, store closures and inflation really inevitable after Labour’s Budget retail ram raid?
From “disappointing” to “clobbered”, the retail backlash to last month’s Budget has only grown with every passing day. The next question is what the sector will do in response?
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Retail Navigator AnalysisHomebase (Strategy)
Homebase collapses into administration, with up to 70 stores acquired by CDS Superstores, owner of The Range. CDS Superstores group chief executive Alex Simpkin said the group will “continue to invest in the Homebase brand”.
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NewsThe Range owner completes acquisition of Homebase
CDS Superstores, the owner of The Range and Wilko, has completed its acquisition of Homebase’s brand name, intellectual property, and up to 70 of its UK stores.
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NewsThe Range is circling a chunk of Homebase in a pre-pack deal
The Range is circling a deal with Homebase to snap up a chunk of the business that will save almost 1,500 jobs.
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NewsHomebase is poised to kick off talks with potential investors
DIY specialist Homebase is preparing to start discussions with potential new investors, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsSainsbury’s snaps up a raft of Homebase stores in a deal valued at £130m
Grocer Sainsbury’s is buying a raft of stores from DIY specialist Homebase as it seeks to extend its presence and “offer more food choice to more customers”.
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AnalysisWhat does value player The Range want with stricken DIY giant Homebase?
The Range has bought Homebase − but what will a sale bring to the value retailer’s business?
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NewsThe owner of Homebase is mulling a sale after a takeover approach from The Range
Homebase owner Hilco Capital is reportedly mulling a sale of the DIY retailer to The Range after being approached regarding a potential takeover.
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NewsHomebase reports heavy losses but on track for profitable 2024
Poor weather and consumer caution left Homebase with heavy losses last year, but the group says it is on track to deliver double-digit profits in 2024.
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NewsHomebase owner sounds out The Range and B&M over potential sale
Homebase could soon be sold since its owner has held talks with a number of potential buyers.
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NewsExclusive: Homebase CFO Andy Coleman steps down
Homebase chief financial officer Andy Coleman has stepped down, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsWarm bank holiday weather boosts sales at Homebase
Homebase says warm weather over the bank holiday weekend has resulted in its biggest sales week since Easter last year.
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InterviewAnalysis: John Roberts on putting spark back into AO, price pledges and third-party deals
AO boss John Roberts tells Retail Week how he plans to turn the business around with a new streamlined, profit-centric strategy
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Opinion‘As CD&R rescues McColl’s, it’s time to change the narrative on private equity’
After a wretched few days, today finally brought some much-needed certainty for McColl’s 16,000 employees and the 2,000 members of its two pension schemes.
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NewsHomebase teams up with Tesco to launch shop-in-shop concept
Homebase has formed a partnership with Tesco to add its DIY products to the supermarket.
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Opinion‘RIP John Sainsbury – one of Britain’s greatest ever retailers’
Following the death of legendary retailer Lord Sainsbury of Preston Candover, Shore Capital’s Clive Black pays tribute to a man who changed the grocery and retail landscape
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AnalysisRetail 2022: 59 CEOs reveal strategy for the year ahead
Leaders from Gymshark, Currys, Pets at Home, Levi’s and Beauty Pie are among 59 chief executives that have spoken to Retail Week in-depth about their 2022 strategy as part of a major new report
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Retail Navigator Analysis
Homebase (Overview)
Homebase has collapsed into administration with most its stores acquired by CDS Superstores, owner of variety discounters The Range and Wilko. CDS Superstores bought the Homebase brand name and intellectual property, as well as up to 70 of its UK stores. Homebase’s other 49 stores are reportedly set to continue to trade as usual while joint administrator, Teneo Financial Advisory, searches for buyers.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisHomebase (SWOT)
In November 2024, Homebase collapsed into administration with most its stores acquired by CDS Superstores, owner of variety discounters The Range and Wilko. CDS Superstores bought the Homebase brand name and intellectual property, as well as up to 70 of its UK stores. Homebase’s other 49 stores are reportedly set to continue to trade as usual while joint administrator, Teneo Financial Advisory, searches for buyers.
