Home Bargains Huyton Store Opening Date Confirmed 2026

Key Points

• Home Bargains has confirmed that the opening of the newly built Huyton store will take place in November 2026.
• An exact opening date has not been provided yet.
• The new store is planned to open at Sovereign Industrial Park on Wilson Road.
• This new store will be added to the existing one that Home Bargains already has at Derby Road in Huyton Town Centre.
• Recruitment for part-time positions in the store is underway.
• Licensing proposals for the new store are planned to provide seven-day alcohol sales from 6 am to midnight.
• The new development will be connected to the project of refurbishment and reconfiguration of the former Sovereign Distillery.
• According to planning documentation, the development will bring 389 jobs in total, 119 out of which will be in the retail store.
• The former distillery has been vacant since the year 2022 when it was closed.
• In addition, there is a plan of B&M to close its County Road store in Walton on 6 November 2026.

Huyton (Liverpool standard) September 11, 2026 – Its new store at Sovereign Industrial Park on Wilson Road is expected to open in November 2026.

The retailer has started recruiting for part-time store positions at the new location. Job advertisements published on the Home Bargains website identify November 2026 as the opening month, although no precise launch date has been released.

The new branch will be located at 2 Wilson Road, Huyton, and will expand the retailer’s presence in the area. Home Bargains already operates a store on Derby Road in Huyton town centre.

The announcement means local residents now have an indication of when they may be able to shop at the new branch, while prospective employees can apply for roles connected with its opening.

Where will the new store be located?

The new Home Bargains branch will be built at Sovereign Industrial Park, on Wilson Road in Huyton. The site is associated with the former Sovereign Distillery, which most recently occupied the property before closing in 2022.

An aerial image included in the Liverpool Echo report shows the former Halewood International site at Sovereign Distillery in Huyton. The property has remained vacant since the distillery’s closure.

The Wilson Road development will not replace the existing Derby Road store. Instead, it will provide an additional Home Bargains location in Huyton, giving the retailer two branches in the town.

The new site is expected to serve residents in and around the industrial park and surrounding parts of Huyton. Its location differs from the existing town-centre branch, potentially giving shoppers another option depending on where they live, work or travel.

What jobs are available at the new Home Bargains store?

Recruitment is officially under way for the new store. Home Bargains has published vacancies for part-time store positions on its website, allowing applicants to seek employment before the branch opens.

The recruitment activity follows the retailer’s confirmation that the store is due to open in November. The vacancies are among the first visible signs that preparations for the new branch have moved from planning and development towards operations.

The number of jobs advertised specifically through the current recruitment campaign was not stated in the report. However, planning documents for the wider Wilson Road development estimate that the retail store could provide 119 full-time and part-time jobs.

The overall development is forecast to create 389 full-time equivalent jobs. This figure includes employment connected with the retail store and other parts of the proposed scheme.

What does the planning application include?

The Home Bargains store forms part of a broader redevelopment proposal submitted by Davos Property Developments, also known as DPD. The company is a subsidiary of Liverpool-based T.J. Morris Limited, the parent company of Home Bargains.

DPD submitted an application to Knowsley Council in November 2023 seeking planning permission for a large retail unit on the western side of Wilson Road in Huyton.

The plans included the partial demolition, reconfiguration and refurbishment of an existing employment building. The proposals would create three warehouse buildings, together with ancillary office space.

The part of the site now planned for use by Home Bargains is therefore connected to a wider redevelopment rather than being an isolated retail project. The plans are intended to bring a previously vacant employment site back into use.

A report prepared by Knowsley Council’s planning team identified what it described as significant benefits arising from the development. These included employment opportunities, local spending and training linked to both the construction and operational phases.

How many jobs could the development create?

Planning documents estimate that the wider Wilson Road scheme could create 389 full-time equivalent jobs. Of that total, 119 full-time and part-time positions are expected to be connected with the Home Bargains retail store.

The council’s planning report stated that new employees would generate significant spending in the local area. It also highlighted opportunities for local labour, skills and training during the construction and operational stages.

The report linked the proposed employment benefits to local economic conditions. It said the development would provide economic benefits, including job creation, in an area with high unemployment rates among working residents and a lower economic activity rate.

These forecasts relate to the wider development and should not be treated as a confirmed final staffing total for the store. The immediate vacancies currently advertised by Home Bargains are for part-time positions, while the broader employment estimate comes from the planning assessment.

Will the new shop sell alcohol?

T.J. Morris has submitted licensing applications to Knowsley Council seeking permission for alcohol sales at the new 2 Wilson Road site.

The proposed licensing hours would allow alcohol to be sold from 6am until midnight, seven days a week. The application concerns the new Wilson Road location and is separate from the announcement that the store is expected to open during November.

The report did not state whether Knowsley Council had granted the licensing application. Until the council reaches a decision, the proposed hours should be regarded as requested trading arrangements rather than confirmed operating hours.

The planned alcohol licence indicates that the retailer is preparing the site for a broad retail operation. Further details about the store’s full product range, opening hours and exact launch date have not yet been announced.

What happened to the former Sovereign Distillery site?

The site was most recently occupied by Sovereign Distillery. According to the report, the distillery closed in 2022, after which the property remained vacant.

The redevelopment plans aim to make use of the existing employment site by partially demolishing, reconfiguring and refurbishing buildings. The proposals include three warehouse buildings and related office accommodation, alongside the retail unit planned for Home Bargains.

The project could therefore change the use and appearance of a site that has not been occupied since the distillery’s closure. Its proposed retail and warehouse functions would return the property to active commercial use.

The planning report’s assessment focused on the potential effects of the development, including employment, construction activity, local spending and training opportunities.

How will the new branch affect Home Bargains shoppers?

The new store will give Huyton a second Home Bargains branch. The existing Derby Road shop is located in the town centre, while the new branch will be based at Sovereign Industrial Park on Wilson Road.

This could make the retailer more accessible to customers living or working near the industrial park and surrounding areas. It may also provide shoppers with an alternative location during busy periods or for people travelling along Wilson Road.

The retailer has not yet announced the exact opening day, detailed store layout or whether the new branch will offer any services that differ from the Derby Road location. Customers will need to wait for further confirmation before planning a visit.

The November opening month, however, provides a clear timetable for the next stage of the project. Recruitment is already taking place, suggesting that the business is building the team required to operate the new branch.

What other Liverpool retail change was reported?

The Home Bargains announcement was reported alongside news that B&M will close its County Road store in Walton.

B&M confirmed on Wednesday, September 9, that the County Road branch would close on Friday, November 6, 2026. The retailer said staff affected by the closure would be offered employment at other local B&M stores in surrounding areas.

In a statement shared with the Liverpool Echo, a B&M spokesperson said the company remained committed to providing its customers with its shopping experience across Liverpool.

The spokesperson identified B&M’s nearby stores on Great Homer Street and Utting Avenue as alternative locations. According to the statement, both stores are about one mile from the County Road branch, with one offering a garden centre and a larger product range under one roof.

B&M thanked customers for their continued support and said it looked forward to welcoming them at its other Liverpool stores.

The B&M closure is separate from Home Bargains’ Huyton development. The two stories involve different retailers, locations and business decisions, although they represent changes to the retail landscape across the wider Liverpool area.

What has Home Bargains confirmed about the opening date?

Home Bargains has confirmed November 2026 as the expected opening month for the new Huyton shop. It has not confirmed the exact date.

The recruitment listings provide the current timetable for the store’s launch. A specific opening day may be announced later, once construction, staffing, licensing and operational preparations have progressed.

The store will be located at Sovereign Industrial Park on Wilson Road and will operate in addition to the existing Derby Road branch. The company’s parent business, T.J. Morris Limited, is also connected with the licensing application and the wider development proposals.

Residents and potential applicants should rely on Home Bargains’ official announcements for final opening information, vacancy details and store hours.

Background to the Huyton development

The new Home Bargains store is part of a redevelopment involving the former Sovereign Distillery site at Sovereign Industrial Park.

Davos Property Developments, a subsidiary of T.J. Morris Limited, submitted plans to Knowsley Council in November 2023. The application proposed the partial demolition, reconfiguration and refurbishment of an existing employment building to create three warehouse buildings with ancillary office space.

The site had been vacant since Sovereign Distillery closed in 2022. Knowsley Council’s planning report assessed the potential economic benefits of bringing the property back into commercial use.

Those benefits included an estimated 389 full-time equivalent jobs across the wider development. The retail element was expected to provide 119 full-time and part-time positions, while construction and operational activity could also create local labour, skills and training opportunities.

The new shop will add to Home Bargains’ existing Derby Road branch in Huyton town centre. Its planned opening forms part of a broader series of retail changes in the Liverpool City Region, including B&M’s announced closure of its County Road store in Walton.

How could the new store affect Huyton residents and workers?

The new Home Bargains store could give Huyton residents another nearby shopping option and create additional employment opportunities. The strongest immediate effect is likely to be the availability of part-time retail jobs, while the wider development could support further employment linked to warehouses, offices, construction and site operations.

The store may also increase customer activity around Wilson Road and bring additional spending to the area. The planning assessment specifically identified local spending and training opportunities as potential economic benefits.