Homebase is set to close 33 locations this month in the latest blow to Britain’s retail sector as store closures continue to sweep the UK economy.
Earlier this week, the DIY retail chain’s administrators Teneo confirmed the widespread closures, which follow the shuttering of 13 branches in January.
The latest round of closures comes after Homebase was partially acquired by CDS Superstores, which now operates The Range and the recently revived Wilko brand.
Here is a full list of Homebase store closures in February 2025:
- Abington
- Alnwick
- Antrim
- Barnstaple
- Basildon Vange
- Belfast
- Branksome
- Cannock
- Chester
- Chichester Discovery Park
- Craigavon
- Daventry
- Derby Kingsway
- Folkestone
- Galwally
- Gateshead
- Glenrothes
- Harlow
- Herne Bay
- Hove
- Inverurie
- Ledbury
- Lewes
- Luton
- Newcastle Under Lyme
- Norwich Hall Road
- Norwich
- Sprowston
- Nottingham Arnold
- Saffron Walden
- Selly Oak
- Sleaford
- Sudbury
- Waltham Cross.
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Homebase is closing multiple stores this month PACDS Superstores, which trades as The Range, has acquired up to 70 of Homebase’s branches following the DIY chain’s administration in November.
The company, controlled by businessman Chris Dawson, has added Homebase to its growing retail portfolio.
CDS Superstores made headlines last year when it purchased the brand and intellectual property assets of Wilko for £7million after its collapse.
Recent years have proven challenging for Homebase, with the Covid pandemic disrupting operations.
High streets have been hit by a wave of store closures in the last 10 yearsPAThe retailer has also faced difficulties due to declining consumer spending on major home improvement projects.
Teneo, who have acted as administrators since Homebase entered administration in November, has declined to specify exact closure dates for the affected stores.
This administration process has led to a partial rescue deal, with CDS Superstores acquiring a significant portion of Homebase’s retail network.
Up to 70 branches were included in the purchase agreement, securing their future under new ownership.
The remaining stores not part of the acquisition face permanent closure as administrators work through the process.
Homebase reported losses exceeding £40million in 2022, according to Companies House records, though performance is believed to have improved last year.
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The high street has been hit with store closures in recent months PAThe retailer’s financial struggles date back to its previous ownership under Australian group Wesfarmers.
During the Wesfarmers period, Homebase lost hundreds of millions of pounds and came close to complete collapse.
In 2018, Wesfarmers initiated a company voluntary arrangement that resulted in significant store closures.
The CVA also led to renegotiated rent deals across the retail chain’s estate.