The Range and Wilko owner CDS Superstores is to shut its more than 200 stores on Boxing Day to give workers a “well-earned break”.
The retail group said it was doing so after an “incredible growth year” for the business.
It has grown The Range’s store portfolio to 215 shops and brought Wilko back both to UK high streets and online after it acquired the brand out of administration.
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However, the retail group is planning to open for extended hours in the run up to Christmas.
CDS Superstores CEO Alex Simpkin said: “It’s been an incredible year and I can’t thank all our hard-working team members enough. We believe everyone deserves a well-earned break over the festive season, so we’ve taken the decision to close for the two-day break, no exceptions.”
Simpkin also hinted on an “exciting year ahead” where it will strengthen The Range brand and continue its “ambitious roll-out” of Wilko stores across the UK.
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