Founded in 2000, the HomeForm Group was one of the largest retailers of fitted home improvement products in the United Kingdom.[1] The head office was in Cornbrook, Manchester. HomeForm operated several brands, namely Möben Kitchens, Sharps Bedrooms, Dolphin Bathrooms and Kitchens Direct.
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| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | August 2000 |
| Defunct | June 2011 |
| Fate | Administration |
| Headquarters | Cornbrook, Manchester, United Kingdom |
| Products | Kitchens Bathrooms Bedrooms |
Number of employees | 1,800 (2011) |
The HomeForm Group was initially affiliated with private equity firm Sun Capital Partners but in April 2007 was sold to an undisclosed buyer in the United States.[2][3]
HomeForm went into administration in June 2011.[4][5] The Möben, Dolphin and Kitchens Direct businesses were subsequently closed down, and Sharps Bedrooms was sold.[6]
Prior to entering administration, the company had 160 showrooms across the UK and employed more than 1,300 showroom staff.[4] Additionally, it employed more than 1,500 fitters and designers.
References
edit- ^ "HomeForm up for sale as losses escalate". manchestereveningnews.co.uk. 15 February 2007. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
- ^ "US buyer snaps up Moben kitchens". telegraph.co.uk. 7 April 2007. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
- ^ "An Affiliate of Sun European Partners, LLP Acquires Moben, Dolphin, Sharps & Kitchens Direct - the HomeForm Group". businesswire.com. 10 April 2007. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
- ^ a b "Moben owner Homeform to enter administration". BBC News. 23 June 2011. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ "Homeform goes into administration". The Independent. 22 October 2011. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ "High Street retailers: Who has been hit hardest?". BBC News. 17 December 2012. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
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