This subfonds includes material from Texas Homecare, which was taken over by J Sainsbury plc in 1995. Contains papers, press cuttings, videos, photographs, advertisements, publications and images.
Texas Homecare was established in 1972 by Manny, Sydney and Gerald Fogel, who had previously founded the high street specialist paint and wallpaper chain Home Charm. Taking their lead from America, they revolutionised the UK DIY market, with the introduction of the 'DIY shed' style outlet. In 1995 Texas Homecare was bought by Sainsburys to boost its Homebase stores. The Texas stores were rebranded and converted to the Homebase format, beginning with the Longwell Green store in Bristol in February 1996, with the process completed by 1999. In October 1999 Sainsbury's bought Hampden Group plc, the franchisee of 10 Homebase stores across Ireland. Sainsbury's sold the Homebase chain in December 2000 in a two-fold deal worth £969 million. The sale of the chain of 283 stores to venture capitalist Schroder Ventures generated £750 million and the sale of 28 development sites to rival B&Q's parent company, Kingfisher plc generated £219 million. At the time, the chain had 13% of the UK market, behind B&Q and Focus Do It All.
For other subsidiary and associate companies, see: SA/GIA (Giant Foods); SA/SBHS (Savacentre); SA/SGB (Homebase); SA/SHAW (Shaw's); SA/FRE (Freezer Centres).
Subsidiary and associate companies
Texas Homecare
This subfonds includes material from Texas Homecare, which was taken over by J Sainsbury plc in 1995. Contains papers, press cuttings, videos, photographs, advertisements, publications and images.
Texas Homecare was established in 1972 by Manny, Sydney and Gerald Fogel, who had previously founded...
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Texas Homecare was established in 1972 by Manny, Sydney and Gerald Fogel, who had previously founded...
- Ref. No: SA/SUB/TEX
- Date: [1970s-1990s]
- Level: SubSubFonds
- Extent: 25 boxes, 27 files, 11 items
- Access: Open
Contains advertisements promoting sales and savings on various products such as furniture, paint and doors.
Contains advertisements promoting sales and savings on various products such as furniture, paint and doors.
Includes a press release from Sainsbury's announcing that fewer Texas Homecare stores were closing than had been previously thought, 15 May 1995, and...
Photocopied advertisements promoting sales, free credit and various products such as gardening furniture, paint and wallpaper. The advertisements...
Includes press releases, pre-prepared questions and answers for staff dealing with the media, and broadcast transcripts. Also includes press cuttings...
Large canvas banner featuring the 'TEXAS HOMECARE' logo written vertically in red, white and blue. One length of the banner (the header) has a piece...
Large canvas banner featuring the 'TEXAS HOMECARE' logo and 'SALE' written vertically in red, white and black. One length of the banner (the header)...
Contains advertisements promoting savings on various products such as furniture, paint and doors.
Contains advertisements promoting sales and savings on various products such as furniture, paint and doors.
Contains advertisements promoting sales and savings on various products such as furniture, paint and doors.
Contains advertisements promoting sales and savings on various products such as furniture, paint and doors.
Copies of 'Impact' inhouse journal for Texas Homecare staff. (Series incomplete)
Copies of Texas Homecare customer magazine/product catalogue. (Series incomplete). Also two copies of 'Texas Best Buys' leaflets, three bathrooms...
Photograph of winning racing car of 1990 Le Mans 24 hrs C2. Texas Homecare sponsored the car.
Artwork for what was probably an information leaflet on Thompson's Water Seal.
Silver plated circular plate with a decorative edge. There is an inscription in the centre of the plate, 'DAILY EXPRESS CHALLENGE TROPHY'. The...
Large, colour posters advertising special offers and promotions, probably for display within the stores. Also includes photographs of rally cars...
Colour and black and white photographs, negatives and slide transparencies of the interior and exterior of stores, merchandise displays and customers...
Colour and black and white photographs, negatives and slide transparencies of the interior and exterior of stores, merchandise displays and customers...
Investigation into the 3 different titles is required.
Includes press cutting, store magazines and memoranda relating to trading results.
Hard backed booklets featuring photographs of Texas Homecare stores. One each for the following stores: Maidstone, Wellingborough, Bury St Edmunds,...
Texas Homecare Plus loyalty card for use only in the Texas Homecare Harrogate store.
Large 3D advertising item which reads 'Texas Homecare Bargain Hunt '87'.
Includes proofs of posters; brochures and actual posters. Subjects included are Christmas promotions, discount prices, Texas Chargecard, Texas Pantry...
Texas Homecare sign reading 'Houseplant care products. Are now located with houseplants. Please ask a sales assistant for location details.'
Texas Pygmy Bulb in original packaging and unopened. Fitted with bayonet cap and rated at 15 watt.
Video recordings relating to Texas Homecare including its 'Bulk' DIY and builders superstore chain. See also SA/SUB/TEX/7/4 and SA/SUB/TEX/8/3 for...
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