{{Short description|British variety store and garden centre retailer}} {{Use British English|date=January 2018}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2025}} {{Infobox company | name = CDS (Superstores International) Limited | logo = The Range logo 22.png | image = The Range - geograph.org.uk - 4348536.jpg | image_size = 250px | image_caption = A branch of The Range, located in Edinburgh. | trading_name = The Range | industry = Retail | foundation = {{Start date and age|1989|df=yes}}<ref name="plymouthherald.co.uk">{{cite web|url=http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/rise-Range/story-26054702-detail/story.html|title=From market trader to millionaire – the rise and rise of Chris Dawson and The Range|work=Plymouth Herald|last=Telford|first=William|date=19 February 2015|accessdate=31 March 2015}}</ref> | location = Plymouth, United Kingdom | key_people = Chris Dawson (Chairman)<br>Alex Simpkin (CEO) | products = Home furnishings<br>Pets & leisure<br>Arts & crafts<br>Paint & decor<br>DIY<br>Kitchens<br>Gardening<br>Bathrooms | brands = Homebase<br>Bathstore<br>Texas Homecare (defunct) | owner = Norton Group Holdings | subsid = Wilko | homepage = {{URL|https://www.therange.co.uk}} }}[[File:The Range, Andover.jpg|thumb|A branch of The Range, located in Andover.]]
[[File:The Range - Tulip Retail Park - geograph.org.uk - 483123.jpg|thumb|A branch of The Range, located in Leeds.]]
'''CDS (Superstores International) Limited''', trading as '''The Range''', is a British variety store and garden centre retailer, originally founded as '''Chris Dawson Superstores''' in 1989 as a single store in Plymouth.<ref>{{cite web |title=Our Story – About Us {{!}} The Range |url=https://www.therange.co.uk/our-story/ |access-date=15 April 2025 |website=www.therange.co.uk}}</ref>
In the 1990s, it became a chain and was rebranded to 'The Range', establishing a presence across the South West by the end of the decade. In the 2000s, it engaged in rapid nationwide expansion and became one of the UK's fastest growing retailers.<ref>{{cite web |last=Media |first=Insider |date=15 November 2024 |title=The Del Boy of the West – who is The Range founder and new Homebase owner Chris Dawson? – Insider Media |url=https://www.insidermedia.com/news/news/the-del-boy-of-the-west-who-is-the-range-founder-and-new-homebase-owner-chris-dawson |access-date=13 December 2024 |website=Insider Media Ltd }}</ref>
In September 2023, it acquired the Wilko brand and website from administration, and reopened select Wilko stores from December of that year.<ref>{{cite news |date=13 September 2023 |title=Wilko brand bought by The Range in £5m deal |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66800612 |access-date=1 April 2025 |work=BBC News }}</ref> In November 2024, it acquired the Homebase brand and 49 of its stores from administration, rebranding these stores as 'The Range'. The company also refocused its existing garden centres and kitchen showrooms as Homebase-branded concessions, as well as acquiring the Bathstore brand and relaunching Homebase.co.uk.<ref>{{cite web |last=Wright |first=Georgia |date=17 January 2025 |title=Next batch of Homebase stores to reopen as The Range by end of January – Retail Gazette |url=https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2025/01/the-range-homebase-3/ |access-date=1 April 2025 }}</ref>
==History== In 1966, Chris Dawson left school with no qualifications, and started business as an open-air market trader in Plymouth.<ref>{{cite web |title=The MT Interview: Chris Dawson, The Range |url=https://www.managementtoday.co.uk/mt-interview-chris-dawson-range/article/488239 |access-date=28 February 2025 |website=www.managementtoday.co.uk }}</ref> In the early 1980s, he opened two cash and carry stores in Exeter and Newton Abbot, both of which he sold at the end of the decade as he took advantage of a property boom.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Telford |first1=William |last2=Elmes |first2=Sarah |date=28 August 2018 |title=Chris Dawson was told he'd go to prison, now look at him |url=https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/news/business/chris-dawson-range-plymouth-billionaire-1945480 |access-date=28 February 2025 |website=Plymouth Live }}</ref>
In 1989, Dawson opened Chris Dawson Superstores (shortened as C.D.S.) as a standalone variety retailer at the Sugar Mill Retail Park in Plymouth, as he was convinced he could operate a better model than Woolworths or Trago Mills. His venture provided a success, and he began opening more of these superstores.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Telford |first1=William |last2=Elmes |first2=Sarah |date=28 August 2018 |title=Chris Dawson was told he'd go to prison, now look at him |url=https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/news/business/chris-dawson-range-plymouth-billionaire-1945480 |access-date=28 February 2025 |website=Plymouth Live }}</ref>
In the early 1990s, Chris Dawson Superstores was subsequently rebranded to The Range.<ref>{{cite web |last=Telford |first=William |date=11 May 2018 |title=This is how much billionaire Chris Dawson is officially worth |url=https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/news/business/its-official-how-much-self-1554114 |access-date=28 February 2025 |website=Plymouth Live }}</ref>
Throughout the 2000s, The Range's store openings continued to accelerate, with the chain benefitting from the acquisition of stores and liquidated stock from the administrations of Focus DIY, T. J. Hughes, MFI, Woolworths, and Empire Direct.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chris Dawson expresses interest in buying Focus |url=https://www.insightdiy.co.uk/news/chris-dawson-expresses-interest-in-buying-focus/785.htm |access-date=28 February 2025 |website=www.insightdiy.co.uk}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=13 August 2011 |title=TJ Hughes closing in King's Lynn, but The Range set to open |url=https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/business/21135834.tj-hughes-closing-kings-lynn-range-set-open/ |access-date=28 February 2025 |website=Eastern Daily Press }}</ref>
In 2009, The Range was ranked 121st on ''The Sunday Times'', ''PricewaterhouseCoopers'' ''Top Track'', and ''250 League Table'' of the United Kingdom's fastest growing companies.<ref>{{cite web |title=Homebase to close Grimsby store |url=https://www.insightdiy.co.uk/news/homebase-to-close-grimsby-store/3136.htm |access-date=28 February 2025 |website=www.insightdiy.co.uk}}</ref>
In October 2012, the retailer opened a new distribution centre in Thorne, Doncaster.<ref>{{cite web |last=Media |first=Insider |date=24 October 2012 |title=The Range seals huge distribution centre deal – Insider Media |url=https://www.insidermedia.com/news/south-west/78994- |access-date=28 February 2025 |website=Insider Media Ltd }}</ref>
In November 2013, it was announced that The Range planned to open 40 stores in the period of 2013 to 2016.<ref>{{cite news |date=29 November 2013 |title=Did you know... that The Range plans to open 45 stores in the next three years |url=http://www.retail-week.com/did-you-know-that-the-range-plans-to-open-45-stores-in-the-next-three-years/5055318.article |accessdate=26 November 2014 |publisher=Retail Week}}</ref>
In September 2014, Compass Group were awarded a £60 million contract to open "Dee Dee's" coffee shop concessions in The Range's locations.<ref>{{cite web |last=Manzoori-Stamford |first=Janie |date=19 September 2014 |title=Compass Group wins £60m contract with The Range |url=https://www.thecaterer.com/articles/353575/compass-groups-instore-wins-60m-contract-with-the-range |access-date=5 September 2017 |work=www.thecaterer.com}}</ref> Some of these cafés are also known as Café Eighty-Nine.<ref>{{cite web |last=Timms |first=Katie |date=24 July 2023 |title=The Range opens new cafe in Plymouth |url=https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink/range-opening-new-plymouth-cafe-8624749 |access-date=14 November 2024 |website=Plymouth Live }}</ref>
In August 2016 and October 2016, The Range entered both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland respectively.<ref>{{cite web |last=MDH |date=10 May 2016 |title=The Range To Open Limerick Store |url=https://limerickbusinessblog.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/the-range-to-open-limerick-store/ |access-date=28 February 2025 |website=Limerick News Blog }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The Range to open first Northern Irish store tomorrow |url=https://www.insightdiy.co.uk/news/the-range-to-open-first-northern-irish-store-tomorrow/5225.htm |access-date=28 February 2025 |website=www.insightdiy.co.uk}}</ref> Dawson also indicated he had expansion plans for Mainland Europe.<ref name="westernmorningnews">{{cite news |date=25 April 2015 |title=Range boss Chris Dawson climbs rich list with £1.65bn fortune |url=http://www.westernmorningnews.co.uk/Range-boss-Chris-Dawson-climbs-rich-list-1-65bn/story-26388738-detail/story.html |accessdate=5 August 2015 |work=westernmorningnews}}</ref>
In June 2017, the retailer opened a new distribution centre in Avonmouth, Bristol.<ref>{{cite web |last=Banks |first=Jennie |date=28 June 2017 |title=Look Inside The Range Distribution Centre, Avonmouth. |url=https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/gallery/look-inside-range-distribution-centre-146748 |access-date=28 February 2025 |website=Bristol Live }}</ref>
In September 2017, for its e-commerce operations, the business was recognised as a leading multi-channel retailer in the Internet Retailing UK Top 250<ref>{{cite news |title=InternetRetailing UK Top500 2017 – InternetRetailing |url=https://internetretailing.net/issues/iruk-top500-2017/ |access-date=4 September 2017 |work=InternetRetailing}}</ref> and the EU Top 350<ref>{{cite news |date=31 July 2017 |title=Leading European multichannel retailers named in 2017 IREU Top500 report – InternetRetailing |url=https://internetretailing.net/2017/07/leading-european-multichannel-retailers-2017-named-new-ireu-top500-report/ |access-date=4 September 2017 |work=InternetRetailing}}</ref> indices.
In August 2018, The Range announced a concession partnership with supermarket chain Iceland.<ref>{{cite news |last=Fletcher |first=Nick |date=5 August 2018 |title=Iceland to open at The Range outlets |url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2018/aug/05/iceland-to-open-at-the-range-outlets |access-date=28 February 2025 |work=The Guardian |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> Later, Iceland and The Range announced Iceland Cafés would open in certain locations.<ref>{{cite web |last=Farrell |first=Steve |date=18 October 2019 |title=The Range serves up Iceland meals at its Paignton branch café |url=https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/the-range-serves-up-iceland-meals-at-its-paignton-branch-cafe/598598.article |access-date=28 February 2025 |website=The Grocer }}</ref>
In March 2019, the retailer announced it would open a new head office, relocating from the Estover area of Plymouth, to a new building in the Derriford area of Plymouth, next door to its flagship store. It was reported to employ over 300 people.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Range to Open New Head Office This Summer |url=https://www.insightdiy.co.uk/news/the-range-to-open-new-head-office-this-summer/7061.htm |access-date=28 February 2025 |website=www.insightdiy.co.uk}}</ref>
In March 2020, the chain was criticised by customers and staff for continuing to stay open during the first COVID-19 lockdown when the majority of the items it sold were not considered 'essential'. The store argued that it was an essential retailer as it carried toiletries, pet and cleaning products, as well as 50 stores having frozen food concessions. Staff at two stores in Bristol were told that freezers were installed in mid-March of that year in order to ensure that the stores could remain open.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Cork |first=Tristan |date=2020-03-30 |title=Anger at The Range as staff claim freezers were installed to keep stores open |url=https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/anger-range-staff-claim-freezers-4000387 |access-date=2025-09-06 |website=Bristol Live |language=en}}</ref> The leader of Basildon Council described The Range as 'the worst of British business' for remaining open in the circumstances.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-04-22 |title=Coronavirus: The Range named "worst of British" business for staying open - Retail Gazette |url=https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2020/04/coronavirus-the-range-named-worst-of-british-business-for-staying-open/ |access-date=2025-09-06 |language=en-GB}}</ref> Hygiene & safety measures in stores were also criticised. <ref name=":0" />
In November 2024, The Range opened a new distribution centre in Stowmarket, Suffolk, reportedly creating 1,000 jobs.<ref>{{cite web |date=5 November 2024 |title=1,000 job roles announced at new distribution centre |url=https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/24702674.owners-range-create-1-000-new-jobs-stowmarket/ |access-date=28 February 2025 |website=East Anglian Daily Times }}</ref>
In November 2025, The Range opened a concession inside a Tesco store in Yardley, being its first store-in-store.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ahmed |first=Hannah |date=2025-10-15 |title=Major chain to open inside Tesco in just weeks as Christmas countdown begins |url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/major-chain-open-inside-tesco-32682212 |access-date=2025-11-07 |website=Birmingham Live |language=en}}</ref>
== Other brands ==
=== Wilko === {{Further|Wilko}} thumb|Wilko logo In September 2023, it purchased the Wilko brand from administrators for £5 million, no stores were rescued.<ref>{{cite news |date=13 September 2023 |title=Wilko brand bought by The Range in £5m deal |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66800612 |access-date=28 February 2025 |work=BBC News }}</ref> On 12 October 2023, it relaunched Wilko's website and their products would begin to be sold at The Range's stores starting the same month.<ref>{{cite web |date=12 October 2023 |title=Wilko makes digital return today as The Range officially re-launch its web shop |url=https://hinckleyfreepress.co.uk/2023/10/12/wilko-makes-digital-return-today-as-the-range-officially-re-launch-its-web-shop/ |access-date=28 February 2025 |website=Hinckley Free Press }}</ref> On 1 December 2023, it returned Wilko to the high street, opening the first two locations in Plymouth and Exeter, and then proceeded to open four more locations.<ref>{{cite web |last=Hill |first=Eloise |date=3 November 2023 |title=Wilko confirms locations and opening dates of first three new stores – Retail Gazette |url=https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2023/11/wilko-concept-stores/ |access-date=28 February 2025 }}</ref> In November 2024, it opened the seventh Wilko store in Uxbridge.<ref>{{cite web |title=Uxbridge store now open |url=https://www.wilko.com/en-uk/corporate/uxbridge-store-now-open |access-date=28 February 2025 |website=www.wilko.com }}</ref>
In February 2025, it was announced that new Wilko location openings had been put on hold, whilst the team focuses on Homebase.<ref>{{cite web |last=Morgan |first=Aoife |date=3 February 2025 |title=Interview: How The Range plans to keep the Homebase brand alive – Retail Gazette |url=https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2025/02/interview-the-range-homebase/ |access-date=28 February 2025 }}</ref>
=== Homebase === {{Further|Homebase}} thumb|282x282px|Homebase brand logo In November 2024, CDS Superstores purchased the Homebase brand and 49 stores from administrators.<ref>{{cite web |date=13 November 2024 |title=Homebase collapses with 2,000 jobs at risk |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c624nzepd59o |access-date=13 December 2024 |website=BBC News }}</ref>
On 17 January 2025, it converted the first three acquired Homebase sites to The Range fascia, each with a 'Garden Centre by Homebase' concept.<ref>{{cite web |last=Craft |first=Mark |date=17 January 2025 |title=The Range Unveils New Superstore Format In Former Homebase Site – KamCity |url=https://www.kamcity.com/namnews/uk-and-ireland/general/the-range-unveils-new-superstore-format-in-former-homebase-site/ |access-date=17 January 2025 }}</ref> At midnight on 21 January, it re-launched the Homebase website.<ref>{{cite web |title=Contact Us {{!}} homebase.co.uk |url=https://www.homebase.co.uk/en-uk/help |access-date=21 January 2025 |website=www.homebase.co.uk }}</ref> In February 2025, it was announced that both the in-store 'Jonas & James' and 'The Range Kitchens' brands would be merged and rebranded to 'Kitchens by Homebase'.<ref>{{cite web |last=Morgan |first=Aoife |date=3 February 2025 |title=Interview: How The Range plans to keep the Homebase brand alive – Retail Gazette |url=https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2025/02/interview-the-range-homebase/ |access-date=12 February 2025 }}</ref> The Ruislip opening on 21 March introduced the first 'Kitchens by Homebase' concept.<ref>{{cite web |last=Mitchell |first=Chris |date=13 March 2025 |title=The Range set to open new store in South Ruislip |url=https://harrowonline.org/2025/03/13/the-range-set-to-open-new-store-in-south-ruislip/ |access-date=21 March 2025 |website=Harrow Online }}</ref> On 16 May, CDS completed their conversion programme with 49 former Homebase locations rebranded to 'The Range', each with a 'Garden Centre by Homebase' concept.<ref>{{cite web |date=14 April 2025 |title=Home and garden discounter set to open third Sheffield superstore |url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/business/consumer/the-range-home-and-garden-discounter-set-to-open-third-sheffield-superstore-at-drakehouse-retail-park-5080887 |access-date=25 April 2025 |website=The Star }}</ref> The Range were also planning to convert the former Homebase unit in Stamford, but pulled out of the deal with the landlord prior to it opening, with the unit becoming B&M instead.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-06-09 |title=Retailer says it is opening at former Homebase |url=https://www.lincsonline.co.uk/stamford/news/retailer-says-it-is-opening-at-former-homebase-9420413/ |access-date=2025-09-17 |website=LincsOnline |language=en}}</ref>
In June 2025, it was announced CDS would open an Irish version of the Homebase website.<ref>{{cite web |last=Wright |first=Georgia |date=25 June 2025 |title=Homebase to launch dedicated website in Ireland this August – Retail Gazette |url=https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2025/06/homebase-ireland/ |access-date=26 June 2025 }}</ref> In August 2025, an additional empty Homebase unit located in Bradford was reopened as The Range.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-08-15 |title=The Range opens new store in Bradford - featuring Garden Centre by Homebase |url=https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/25392563.range-opened-new-store-enterprise-5-idle/ |access-date=2025-09-11 |website=Bradford Telegraph and Argus |language=en}}</ref> In November and December 2025, The Range opened in empty Homebase units located in Oldbury and Wolverhampton.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vukmirovic |first=James |date=2025-11-14 |title=Home and garden retailer The Range officially opens new Oldbury store - welcoming shoppers with giveaways |url=https://www.expressandstar.com/news/business/2025/11/14/home-and-garden-retailer-the-range-officially-opens-new-oldbury-store-welcoming-shoppers-with-giveaways/ |access-date=2026-01-18 |website=www.expressandstar.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jenkins |first=Paul |date=2025-12-19 |title=Watch: Shoppers' delight as The Range opens giant new store in Wolverhampton |url=https://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/wolverhampton/2025/12/19/watch-shoppers-delight-as-the-range-opens-giant-new-store-in-wolverhampton/ |access-date=2026-01-18 |website=www.expressandstar.com |language=en}}</ref>
=== Bathstore === {{Further|Bathstore}}
In December 2024, it was announced that CDS Superstores had consideration with the administrators of Homebase for acquiring the Bathstore brand, which was not included in their initial purchase of Homebase assets.<ref>{{cite web |last=Limited |first=HHGL |date=12 December 2024 |title=HHGL Limited |url=https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/document-api-images-live.ch.gov.uk/docs/8Vm8-TZXBen6gfHqBajUY0e3ULMt-oy643ZyXP5BVfk/application-pdf?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=ASIAWRGBDBV3DLQ7T4TZ%2F20250427%2Feu-west-2%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20250427T230659Z&X-Amz-Expires=60&X-Amz-Security-Token=IQoJb3JpZ2luX2VjEM3%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2FwEaCWV1LXdlc3QtMiJIMEYCIQCYYgnfROXGqbVzKnQWhTHXpx0HZiuGnVcQlrIvIZMGSgIhAJlewqYoTXo4vOXlm98zQ7qO%2BulxjGpVXT50%2BADiNLo8KrsFCGUQBRoMNDQ5MjI5MDMyODIyIgzXnz0%2BqqVdfB2WADwqmAUd07UjOTSvc2NgultA8Ujg1jl1eB3ZJZh%2Bb8AfWCNzAo062vrzl7tSXF9f5M3%2Fc9tqIWa96B98ayE6edJq1WClU41evR4cq0cJl3YvaYHCblIX%2F9AMLdUSBHeh4aQujyXqFjQnDEvHPJ%2FRC6HApyeQziTuslIBRUEiMwd26ghXxfJBLB19Eip0ve3mPrBsOpjs9Z1gHnWwivLtaMRhAxT3GwhxeLNKtSDvPEVV2EC3AO4xIz%2Fdfvv8ovash2ElEJr2NapDbmpo0xDuyFvq2q5aJbUNlz4Qu6KTKFdJwmR%2FKLFKSRzuW4MULqPTXthHNbPKYy7HhUaE4qXNmTiMQq6TXz%2BehgN8zyR6fSu1%2FP3pqag38xV%2BOsCpb5cWbJqTuHMYcL2Psrh4e4%2FLJKRJdurqq%2BiIePzJ3A6lyMkGYz3AYJcxoFMInf4RagrBUkvJfdBq6q3mgHohfRBoDs%2BBDy0NPJ6HC7WGydAk3KBc0FEnuuOtxjcacXXtV0%2F5FJY4HIKLx6BAlDfyROYszitOOAwrlZiCioMFISGMoE8aNslc5L9QtfaNuPX6Xvf%2FR%2BfLRJ5%2Bhn0fvqOuxacaJT5W8TQN4gteJH3AfQKAcgwBksRHxFEj9bo5NKwcq2%2FsP0xqAoMiMULu8%2FnAMf76pwnbWqry1JtNyo1Hs2slwpgYy0WEgsh3LvDfflFuv6Xnc%2F2w9kwvmL%2BrHUdtrlURkxSpuLVAH1j%2FgRaLlK8kX6C5GFBaOaEqjAvzkMx7r56m7fe%2BF9HSBxFwsYWQcWugOGHM7prqeFrJtneriXylMrYyOFtzLjbY2H4OTFtMaX95tE4BdcGL8KcaOgg8mBfqX%2B%2Bwqsi1V02OhpVMQwAdBdC%2BsH8N%2FKq8aNGeRJouMKWiusAGOrABwWFpcDhDvGV9LNORGUGcGyO84eh%2BfkLC08pj1XwgMpofPQOidDY9q11Kl%2BNVOnBXtTTJ1rB2Cz4n3RHhUUHirMNZDfjvrizhTVADKkO9tnaKIpv7vdGLagBy15Dqfy8m3AS1ubsSF3SdxNuQP97YDUYlDRb4FK2bgEF%2FQ550kH%2BFwdc%2FevR54y5wAhpmoI8V4LBwRYq32ZVfux5u%2FrMba2MFMWe5H2aOkxQKWmRy7gQ%3D&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&response-content-disposition=inline%3Bfilename%3D%22companies_house_document.pdf%22&X-Amz-Signature=f8f02b510af1e4e7087b3e99d7a793fd5e0bbb8262f0634d596489a496936590 |access-date=28 April 2024 |website=Companies House}}</ref> In January 2025, Bathstore goods appeared on CDS Superstores' relaunched version of the Homebase website.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bathstore Essentials {{!}} Bathrooms & Plumbing {{!}} Homebase |url=https://www.homebase.co.uk/en-uk/bathroom-plumbing/c/h1200 |access-date=27 April 2025 |website=www.homebase.co.uk }}</ref> In April 2025, it was announced that CDS Superstores would open Bathstore showrooms in certain stores of The Range.<ref>{{cite web |title=Come and join our team! 🌳 Do you have a passion for retail and… {{!}} Homebase |url=https://www.linkedin.com/posts/homebase-uk_come-and-join-our-team-do-you-have-activity-7316424105719713793-evlP |access-date=11 April 2025 |website=www.linkedin.com }}</ref> On 25 April 2025, the Bathstore intellectual property was officially transferred to CDS Superstores' ownership.<ref>{{cite web |last=Superstores |first=CDS |date=25 April 2025 |title=UK00002212043 |url=https://trademarks.ipo.gov.uk/ipo-tmcase/page/Results/1/UK00002212043 |access-date=25 April 2025 |website=Intellectual Property Office}}</ref>
In September 2025, the first Bathstore concession inside a branch of The Range was opened in Milton Keynes.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ahmed |first=Hannah |date=2025-09-29 |title=Homebase makes return inside major chain a year after collapsing |url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/homebase-makes-return-inside-major-32573484 |access-date=2025-10-08 |website=Birmingham Live |language=en}}</ref>
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== * {{Official website|https://www.therange.co.uk/|name=Official website}}
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