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‘Del Boy billionaire’ steps in to save Homebase shops at risk from collapse
A retail tycoon branded the ‘Del Boy billionaire’ is poised to rescue dozens of Homebase stores as the DIY retailer prepares to go into administration. Homebase has engaged consultants to find a new buyer, putting over 100 stores and thousands of jobs across the UK at risk, according to The Times.
‘Del Boy billionaire’ rescues Homebase from collapse
A retail tycoon nicknamed the “Del Boy billionaire” is on the cusp of a deal to rescue scores of Homebase stores as the DIY chain calls in administrators. Chris Dawson, who owns and runs The Range homeware outlets, is finalising a takeover that will ...
What Homebase staff and shoppers need to know as ‘Del Boy billionaire’ behind The Range nears rescue deal
Staff at Homebase have been issued advice as the so called 'Del Boy billionaire' behind The Range edged closer to a rescue deal.
'Del Boy billionaire' set to rescue some Homebase stores and save nearly 1,600 jobs
Former market trader Chris Dawson, founder of bargain chain The Range, is reportedly in pole position to snap-up dozens of Homebase stores if the business goes into administration
'Del Boy billionaire’ saves DIY chain Homebase from collapse rescuing 70 UK stores
A discount store owner described as a "Del Boy billionaire" has stepped in to save Homebase, the popular DIY and garden retailer, from the brink of collapse.
'Del Boy Billionaire' saves Homebase: Chris Dawson strikes rescue deal
The deal to save Homebase by Chris Dawson, whose company CDS Superstores acts as parent company to The Range, was confirmed this afternoon by administrator Teneo.
Billionaire owner of The Range to save 1,600 Homebase jobs but fears remain for 2,000
DIY chain Homebase has plunged into administration - but up to 70 stores will be bought by the firm behind The Range. Yet fears remain over 2,000 jobs at the stores that are left
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Homebase saved by 'Del Boy billionaire' but fears remain for 2,000 jobs
However, concerns remain for an additional 2,000 employees at the remaining 49 Homebase stores and its head office. Mr ...
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1,600 Homebase staff saved by ‘Del Boy’ billionaire who can’t read or write
HOMEBASE collapsed into administration yesterday — but 1,600 staff will be saved by the “Del Boy” billionaire behind The Range. Plymouth-based tycoon Chris Dawson yesterday confirmed a deal to ...
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Homebase sold in rescue deal to CDS but 2,000 jobs still at risk
Homebase has been sold in a rescue deal to retailer CDS in a move securing up to 1,600 jobs and 70 stores, administrator ...
Homebase inches closer to administration but The Range could save it
Read who is stepping up to save Homebase from entering administration and risking 130 stores and jobs, and how did the ...
Homebase 'collapses into administration' as 130 shops face closure
In 2018, Homebase went through a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) and closed over 100 stores which led to 1,500 job losses ...
The Range closes in on chunk of Homebase in pre-pack sale
Administrators are being lined up to oversee a deal that will save more than 1,500 jobs but leave a question mark hanging ...