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The Sun
2 days ago
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- The Sun
Major retailer slashes price of egg chair to just £99 and it's perfect to revamp your garden this summer
A MAJOR retailer has slashed the price of a stylish egg chair to just £99 and it is perfect to revamp your garden this summer. Homebase has reduced the cost of its hanging egg chair to £99 down from £199. The moves gives customers a chance to save £100 on the popular garden item ahead of the summer. The retailers take on the chair comes in a grey colour and is 192cm high. It also comes with cushions and also structured so customers can sway the chair when they sit it in. The description read: "Its soft cushions and gentle swaying motion provide optimal comfort whilst its stylish design adds a focal point to your outdoor space. "Whether you're reading a book or enjoying the scenic beauty, this chair offers a tranquil relaxation experience." If you are keen to shop the offer you can head to one of Home base's 188 concessions within The Range stores across the UK. You can also shop the product on The item is not available for click and collect. The retailer went into administration last November, but was bought by CDS Superstores, which also owns The Range and Wilko. As part of the sale, over 50 struggling stores closed. Homebase is set to close ten of its stores, which will soon be taken over by a major supermarket chain But a number of sites were also converted into The Range stores and feature "Garden Centres by Homebase". You can find your nearest range which has this concession by visiting, / When shopping for garden furniture its also important to shop around to ensure you are getting the best value for your money. B&M is selling a similar product for £150 and Asda has reduced the price of one of its egg chairs from £249 to £148. MORE GARDEN DEALS With summer upon us, many retailers are ramping up sales on garden furniture. Aldi is offering up a double pack of solar Marrakesh crook lanterns for just £12.99. The German retailer has a whole range of garden buys coming to stores this Sunday. That includes a £3.99 solar light which can give your garden an instant refresh. The bulb comes with a crocodile clip so it can be hung around the garden. The bulbs come in two different shapes and have 20 firefly LED lights inside to add a whimsical touch. How to bag a bargain SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain… Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with. Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks. Sales are when you can pick up a real steal. Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on. Sign up to mailing lists and you'll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too. When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use and are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer. Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping. Bargain hunters can also use B&M's scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out. And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you'll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.
The Sun
08-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Major retailer is opening huge new UK store TOMORROW with exclusive garden centre and freebies for shoppers
A MAJOR retailer is set to open a huge new home and garden store tomorrow - and shoppers can nab a handful of freebies. After a large scale takeover which saw parent company CDS Superstores buy out 70 Homebase stores, the popular chain is expanding its reach across the UK. 1 The retailer will wave in customers in Tiverton, Devon from tomorrow. As part of the celebration, goody bags will be given to the first 50 people in the queue, and there are two major prizes up for grabs for the first two customers through the door. Alex Simpkin, CEO of CDS Superstores, trading as The Range, wilko and Homebase, 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 throughout the transition period, we're focused on ensuring a seamless transfer of these locations into our new store format, with fifteen launches confirmed for this year so far. 'We're also eager to help consumers nationwide by investing in the Homebase brand with the relaunch of offering customers nationwide an upgraded shopping experience via a diverse range of products for all their home and garden projects. "This latest development underscores CDS Superstores' commitment to revitalising the retail landscape by blending trusted brands, preserving jobs and enhancing local economies.' Which stores have already reopened? The Range has opened 33 new format superstores across the UK and Republic of Ireland since January. The full list of locations and their reopening dates are: Pollokshaws, Glasgow - opened January 17 Christchurch, Bournemouth - opened January 17 Kings Heath, Birmingham - opened January 17 Newton Abbot - opened January 24 Felixstowe - opened January 24 Blyth - opened January 24 Stroud - opened January 31 Putney Road, Leicester - opened January 31 Blandford Forum - opened January 31 Penge - opened February 7 Woking opened February 7 Leighton Buzzard - opened February 7 Staines - opened February 14 Ashbourne - opened February 14 East Dereham - opened February 14 Huntingdon opened February 21 Reigate opened February 21 Bicester - opened February 21 Admiral Park, Eastbourne - opened February 28 Morecambe - opened February 28 Oxford - opened February 28 Bodmin - opened March 7 Loudwater - opened March 7 Selby - opened March 7 Craigleith Park, Edinburgh - opened March 21 Horsham - opened March 21 Ruislip - opened March 21 Maidenhead - opened March 28 Harrogate - opened March 28 Sligo, ROI - opened April 4 Drogheda, ROI - opened April 4 Winchester - opened April 4 Balloo Park, Bangor, NI - opened April 4 These stores sell a mixture of The Range and Homebase gardening and homeware products. Several of the new stores also include Garden Centres by Homebase, which sell a range of house and garden plants. They are available in the Sligo, Drogheda and Bangor stores. Selected stores also have Kitchens by Homebase departments, where customers can shop a range of kitchen designs and accessories. Alex Simpkin, CEO of CDS Superstores, said: 'The expansion marks a significant milestone in our journey and allows us to offer an even more exciting shopping experience to our customers, with a wider selection of home improvement, gardening and kitchen products available under one roof at convenient locations across the UK and Republic of Ireland. 'We continue to look forward to welcoming shoppers into our stores and providing them with everything they need for their homes and gardens.' Which other retailers have purchased Homebase stores? A handful of other retailers have stepped in to purchase some Homebase stores that were not included in the chain's rescue deal. Among them is B&Q, which agreed to buy eight of the chain's stores that were put up for sale. Wickes has also acquired five more stores, including a former Homebase location that closed before the chain entered administration. Meanwhile, B&M has confirmed that it has acquired the lease for Homebase's former site at Tweedmouth Retail Park in Berwick.
Scottish Sun
08-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Major retailer is opening huge new UK store TOMORROW with exclusive garden centre and freebies for shoppers
Read on to find out if one has opened near you FROM THE ART Major retailer is opening huge new UK store TOMORROW with exclusive garden centre and freebies for shoppers Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAJOR retailer is set to open a huge new home and garden store tomorrow - and shoppers can nab a handful of freebies. After a large scale takeover which saw parent company CDS Superstores buy out 70 Homebase stores, the popular chain is expanding its reach across the UK. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 The Range will open a new store in Tiverton, Devon tomorrow Credit: Alamy The retailer will wave in customers in Tiverton, Devon from tomorrow. As part of the celebration, goody bags will be given to the first 50 people in the queue, and there are two major prizes up for grabs for the first two customers through the door. Alex Simpkin, CEO of CDS Superstores, trading as The Range, wilko and Homebase, 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 throughout the transition period, we're focused on ensuring a seamless transfer of these locations into our new store format, with fifteen launches confirmed for this year so far. 'We're also eager to help consumers nationwide by investing in the Homebase brand with the relaunch of offering customers nationwide an upgraded shopping experience via a diverse range of products for all their home and garden projects. "This latest development underscores CDS Superstores' commitment to revitalising the retail landscape by blending trusted brands, preserving jobs and enhancing local economies.' Which stores have already reopened? The Range has opened 33 new format superstores across the UK and Republic of Ireland since January. The full list of locations and their reopening dates are: Pollokshaws, Glasgow - opened January 17 Christchurch, Bournemouth - opened January 17 Kings Heath, Birmingham - opened January 17 Newton Abbot - opened January 24 Felixstowe - opened January 24 Blyth - opened January 24 Stroud - opened January 31 Putney Road, Leicester - opened January 31 Blandford Forum - opened January 31 Penge - opened February 7 Woking opened February 7 Leighton Buzzard - opened February 7 Staines - opened February 14 Ashbourne - opened February 14 East Dereham - opened February 14 Huntingdon opened February 21 Reigate opened February 21 Bicester - opened February 21 Admiral Park, Eastbourne - opened February 28 Morecambe - opened February 28 Oxford - opened February 28 Bodmin - opened March 7 Loudwater - opened March 7 Selby - opened March 7 Craigleith Park, Edinburgh - opened March 21 Horsham - opened March 21 Ruislip - opened March 21 Maidenhead - opened March 28 Harrogate - opened March 28 Sligo, ROI - opened April 4 Drogheda, ROI - opened April 4 Winchester - opened April 4 Balloo Park, Bangor, NI - opened April 4 These stores sell a mixture of The Range and Homebase gardening and homeware products. ALDI's Biggest US Expansion: 225 New Stores in 2025 Several of the new stores also include Garden Centres by Homebase, which sell a range of house and garden plants. They are available in the Sligo, Drogheda and Bangor stores. Selected stores also have Kitchens by Homebase departments, where customers can shop a range of kitchen designs and accessories. Alex Simpkin, CEO of CDS Superstores, said: 'The expansion marks a significant milestone in our journey and allows us to offer an even more exciting shopping experience to our customers, with a wider selection of home improvement, gardening and kitchen products available under one roof at convenient locations across the UK and Republic of Ireland. 'We continue to look forward to welcoming shoppers into our stores and providing them with everything they need for their homes and gardens.' Which other retailers have purchased Homebase stores? A handful of other retailers have stepped in to purchase some Homebase stores that were not included in the chain's rescue deal. Among them is B&Q, which agreed to buy eight of the chain's stores that were put up for sale. Wickes has also acquired five more stores, including a former Homebase location that closed before the chain entered administration. Meanwhile, B&M has confirmed that it has acquired the lease for Homebase's former site at Tweedmouth Retail Park in Berwick.
