The Range earmarks next set of Homebase stores to reopen at the end of the month

The brand, which owns The Range and Wilko, said it would open three new stores in Leicester, Stroud and Blandford Forum on January 31. It acquired the Homebase brand name, intellectual property and up to 70 UK stores in November last year. 

The new locations will follow further rebrands of former Homebase stores in Pollokshaws, Glasgow; Christchurch, Bournemouth; Kings Heath, Birmingham; Newton Abbot; Felixstowe and Blyth.

CDS Superstores said the new stores will offer customers a ”fresh shopping experience as The Range Superstores, combining the exceptional product variety The Range is known for with the home improvement expertise of Homebase and feature ‘Garden Centres by Homebase’”.

The brand plans to 10 new superstores each month of 2025 and says it wants to transform up to 70 former Homebase stores and create up to 1,600 jobs, while also keeping staff on board from the locations it bought. 

Alex Simpkin, CEO of CDS Superstores 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 as they are during the transition period, we’re focused on ensuring a seamless transfer of these locations into our new store format, with nine launches now confirmed for this month already. We’re also eager to help consumers nationwide by investing in the Homebase brand with the relaunch of www.homebase.co.uk and expect to have this platform live to support families in all of their home improvement endeavours very soon.”