26-04-2025
- Business
- Western Telegraph
The Range opens its new superstore in Haverfordwest
The retailer has transformed the former Homebase location and welcomed residents and visitors to the store on Friday, April 25.
The grand opening was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Councillor Jon Harvey.
The new store features The Range's popular homeware and furnishings, as well as a new gardening hub.
A key highlight is the introduction of the 'Garden Centre by Homebase', offering a selection of outdoor plants, gardening tools, and supplies.
The store also follows The Range's dog-friendly initiative, allowing well-behaved dogs on leads inside.
Shoppers were eager to be among the first to experience the store, with early queues forming outside.
The first 50 customers received goodie bags filled with more than 20 of the retailer's most-loved products.
Lucky winners at the front of the queue also took home prizes, including the Charleston 2 Burner BBQ worth £99.99 with a free cylinder and gas valued at over £70, courtesy of Calor Gas.
The second place winner walked away with the Slush Puppy Party Pack, worth £100.
Brand representatives from key suppliers, including Calor Gas, were on hand to offer expert advice, product demonstrations, and exclusive promotions and giveaways to shoppers.
The Haverfordwest store is part of a wider expansion effort, with new sites also launching in Nutgrove, Republic of Ireland, Drakehouse Park, Sheffield, and Rayleigh Weir, with more planned throughout 2025.
Alex Simpkin, CEO of CDS Superstores, trading as The Range, Wilko, and Homebase, said: "It's been an exciting day for The Range and our customers here in Haverfordwest.
"The opening of this new store marks a milestone for us, especially with the introduction of Garden Centres by Homebase – a great new offering for gardening lovers.
"We've combined Homebase's trusted expertise with the diverse range of products The Range is known for, and we can't wait for more shoppers to experience this one-stop-shop destination for home improvement and gardening."
The newly opened store also features a free Click & Collect service, allowing customers to shop either online on the Homebase or The Range websites and collect their purchases in-store within 60 minutes.
