Home Retail Group Spon (HMRTY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Home Retail Group plc was a United Kingdom–based home and general merchandise retailer whose sponsored American depositary receipts traded over-the-counter under the ticker OTCMKTS:HMRTY. The company operated two flagship retail brands—Argos and Homebase—offering a wide array of consumer goods, from furniture and electrical appliances to home improvement and garden products.

Argos, one of the group’s primary retail channels, combined a nationwide store footprint of more than 700 outlets with a comprehensive online platform, providing customers with electronics, toys, small appliances and seasonal merchandise. Homebase complemented this offering through over 350 home improvement and garden centres, featuring DIY materials, kitchen and bathroom fittings, décor items and professional installation services.

Home Retail Group was established in 2006 following the demerger of the general merchandise division of GUS plc. Over the next decade, the company pursued a multichannel strategy that bolstered its digital presence and streamlined operations. In 2016, Home Retail Group was acquired by J Sainsbury plc, where its brands and retail estate were integrated into Sainsbury’s broader home and general merchandise business.

The group primarily served customers across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. John Walden, appointed chief executive in 2011, led the company through a period of digital transformation, enhancing click-and-collect services, expanding mobile commerce capabilities and driving efficiency across both Argos and Homebase operations.

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• Volume: 1,500 shs
• Average Volume: 15,553 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.81 billion
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• Dividend Yield: 0.57%
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• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:HMRTY
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• Outstanding Shares: 203,360,000
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• Market Cap: $1.81 billion
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