THE Range is coming to Frome – and the opening date of the store has been revealed.

The variety chain has announced it will open a store at Wessex Fields on April 11 in the former Homebase premises.

It follows a number of Range outlets taking on – and incorporating – properties formerly occupied by the DIY chain.

Last year, The Range revealed it was set to incorporate the Homebase name into new superstores across the country.

The chain’s parent firm, CDS, said the stores could feature a Homebase-branded garden centre section.

Alex Simpkin, chief executive of CDS, said at the time: “We’re fully committed to retaining the best of Homebase’s heritage while introducing the broader product range and value that customers expect from us as the Range.

“While those Homebase stores acquired by CDS will continue to trade as they are during the transition period, we’re focused on ensuring a seamless transfer of these locations into our new store format.”

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