A MAJOR boost for DIY enthusiasts and gardeners is on the way as a popular chain store is launching an Irish website – with home delivery or click & collect options.
Homebase is set to launch an Irish website this August, giving shoppers an easy way to browse and buy from the popular home and garden store.
The new site goes live this August and will offer a huge range of over 40,000 items, from DIY tools and decorating supplies to garden furniture and storage solutions.
A first for the popular DIY store, customers will now be able to order online for home delivery.
And they can also use the click and collect service, picking up items in as little as one hour at Garden Centre by Homebase locations within The Range stores.
It follows a major revamp of the UK site and is part of an initiative by CDS Superstores to boost digital shopping and improve customer experience.
The company, which also owns The Range and wilko has been making changes since acquiring the Homebase brand in late 2024.
Since then, 55 former Homebase stores have been converted into The Range superstores with the launch of new Garden Centres in-store.
And eight of those openings have been in Ireland.
The Irish website aims to build on this by offering everything from paint and power tools to BBQs and garden furniture.
Speaking about the relaunch, CDS Superstores says it combines trusted products with a modern shopping experience that works better for today’s customers.
They’ve also been working on broader digital upgrades across their brands, from easier navigation to faster checkout and better online deals.
Group CEO Alex Simpkin said Ireland is a key market for the business, and the new site reflects their goal to bring value and convenience to more shoppers.
He said: “We’re thrilled to soon be bringing Homebase.IE to Irish online shoppers with a revitalised shopping experience.
“This relaunch is part of our wider commitment to delivering value, quality, and convenience to our customers across Ireland, which is a key market for the business.”
Customers can now join the waitlist to unlock exclusive launch deals by signing up online at the Homebase.ie subscription page.
Meanwhile, Aldi Ireland has announced a recent investment of €24million in a 60-acre site in Kildare.
The retail giant’s expansion is said to be part of the retail giant’s long-term strategic growth planning, along with its confidence in the Irish market.
Aldi Ireland’s Group Managing Director, Niall O’Connor, said they are delighted to offer an enhanced pay and benefits package to colleagues.
He said: “We are committed to recognising this and are pleased to announce an enhanced package of pay and benefits for our colleagues.
“This investment continues our long-standing commitment to leading the market in pay and to paying at least the living wage to all our colleagues, which we have done every year since 2018.
“Last year was a momentous one for Aldi as we marked 25 years in Ireland, and as we look to the next 25, we believe we have the best team in the market.
“We are also dedicated to creating a rewarding and supportive environment for our people.”
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