The Range Home Garden and Leisure (often referred to as The Range), is a British

Great Britain

Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...

home retail chain for a range of home, garden and leisure items.

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.

External links

• The Range's consumer website
• Management Today interview with Chris Dawson