The Range Home and Leisure
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| Industry | Retail |
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| Founded | 1989 |
| Headquarters | Plymouth, UK |
| Key people | Chris Dawson (CEO) |
| Products | Home and garden furnishing |
| Employees | 2,300 (2006) |
| Website | www.therange.co.uk |
The Range Home Garden and Leisure (often referred to as The Range), is a British home retail chain for a range of home, garden and leisure items.
[edit] History
In 1980, Chris Dawson started business in the markets of the Southwest as an open air market trader. There are now 58 stores across the United Kingdom employing over 2,500 staff. The Range opened its first 'superstore' at Sugar Mill Business Park in Plymouth in 1989.The Range is a popular brand known best for its large range of items for the home and garden.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ Samantha Langridge (2011-08-11). Britain's fastest growing Home, Garden & Leisure Superstore coming to Canterbury. The 24-7 Press Release, retrieved 23 October 2011
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