Home Bargains enlists Evolve to bring resilient connectivity and payments to retailer's 650 plus UK stores
Discount retailer Home Bargains has partnered with managed network solutions provider Evolve Business Group in a project involving more than 650 stores across the UK, with 50 locations now live.
The tie up will consolidate multiple legacy networks, including those used for payments and CCTV, into a single point of contact. The new managed solution is monitored by Evolve’s 24/7/365 technical support desk.
Tony Mullen, Head of IT Infrastructure and Services at Home Bargains, says: “Having started more than 40 years ago in Liverpool, our customers continue to be at the heart of everything we do. We now serve more than seven million people each week and plan to grow our portfolio to 1,000 stores throughout the UK, opening around 50 new stores a year.”
“The partnership with Evolve has simplified our infrastructure and improved resilience, offering value without compromising on service and quality. These upgrades will support us and our customers as we continue to expand.”
Alan Stephenson-Brown, CEO at Evolve Business Group, says: “Home Bargains is a much loved British brand that has remained true to its roots while achieving incredible growth. As another fast growing North West business, we’re proud to support that success with a secure, reliable and efficient network designed exactly to their needs.”
“Whatever matters most to our customers, our team is dedicated to going the extra mile to deliver innovative technology and personalised support that enables them to grow with confidence.”
2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS
Physical stores were a key focus area at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards.
We received a record number of entries and many fantastic examples of the continued resilience and dynamism of the retail space during hugely challenging times.
For a full rundown of all of the shortlisted entries, click here.
Our 2025 hall of fame entrants were revealed during a sold out event which took place at The HAC in Central London on 16th October and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by award winning comedian, actress and writer Tiff Stevenson.
In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “This is the awards’ fifth year as a physical event. We started off with just 30 people at the South Place Hotel not far from here, then moved to London Bridge Hotel, then The Barbican, and last year RIBA’s HQ in the West End.”
“But I’m conscious of the fact that, to quote the legend that is Taylor Swift, You’re only as hot as your last hit, baby. So, this year we’ve moved to our biggest venue yet, and also pulled in our largest number of entries to date and broken attendance records.”
He added: “This year’s submissions have without doubt been our best yet. To quote one of the judges: The examples of innovative developments across both traditional and digital retail spaces were truly remarkable.”
Congratulations to our winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Tiff Stevenson, and all those who attended our 2025 gathering.
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