about us

The Range originated in the markets of the Southwest where Chris Dawson started business in 1980 as an open air market trader. It is from these humble roots that The Range has grown with the company opening the first 'superstore' at Sugar Mill Business Park in Plymouth in 1989. There are now 30 stores as far afield as York offering 65,000 products across 16 departments and employing over 2,500 staff.

The Range is recognised for its unique variety, and for offering affordable quality in its range of products. The Range concept is to offer 'mid-price' home, leisure and garden products, drawing together everything that could be needed for the stylish home at affordable prices.

In 2005 The Range ranked 78 on The Sunday Times Price Waterhouse Coopers profit track 100 league tables of the UK's fastest growing companies. In 2006 a congratulatory award was presented by Cadbury Trebor Bassett in recognition of sales achievements. On a personal level, Chris Dawson's entreprenurial talent has earned him wide recognition amongst the business community.

Stores

Andover, Blackburn, Bolton, Bournemouth, Bristol, Cardiff, Cheltenham, Clacton, Colchester, Coventry, Doncaster, Enfield, Exeter, Gosport, Harlow, Hull, Ipswich, Kidderminster, Leeds, Newport, Norwich, Nottingham, Plymouth, Rochdale, Scunthorpe, Southampton, Southport, Swansea, Wigan, York

Expansion

There are plans to build another 150 stores nationwide and the good news is that the website is also being expanded to encompass the full range of products beginning with Arts and Crafts products which are now available from our Online Store