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).
Texas Homecare advertisements, Jan-Aug 1991
7 Jan-12 Aug 1991Contains advertisements promoting sales and savings on various products such as furniture, paint and doors.
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Texas Homecare advertisements, Aug-Dec 1991
19 Aug-30 Dec 1991Contains advertisements promoting sales and savings on various products such as furniture, paint and doors.
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Texas Homecare material
[c. 1990-1995]Includes a press release from Sainsbury's announcing that fewer Texas Homecare stores were closing than had been previously thought, 15 May 1995, and a report on the City of London's response to...
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Texas Homecare slides
[1980-1990s]SA/SUB/TEX/4
Texas Homecare advertisements, Dec 1993-Sep 1995
Dec 1993-Sep 1995Photocopied advertisements promoting sales, free credit and various products such as gardening furniture, paint and wallpaper. The advertisements would have appeared in the local and national press.
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Papers relating to Sainsbury's acquisition of Texas Homecare
Jan 1995-Apr 1996Includes press releases, pre-prepared questions and answers for staff dealing with the media, and broadcast transcripts. Also includes press cuttings and sets of Daily Presscut - Corporate which...
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Texas Homecare material
[1980s-1990s]SA/SUB/TEX/7
Texas Homecare material
[c. 1970s-1990sSA/SUB/TEX/8
Texas Homecare banner
[c. 1980-1990s]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 of rope running along it and two plastic snap...
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Texas Homecare 'Sale' banner
[c. 1980-1990s]Large canvas banner featuring the 'TEXAS HOMECARE' logo and 'SALE' written vertically in red, white and black. One length of the banner (the header) has a piece of rope running along it and two...
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Texas Homecare advertisements, Aug 1987-Dec 1989
7 Aug 1987-25 Dec 1989Contains advertisements promoting savings on various products such as furniture, paint and doors.
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Texas Homecare advertisements, Jan-Jul 1989
2 Jan-31 Jul 1989Contains advertisements promoting sales and savings on various products such as furniture, paint and doors.
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Texas Homecare advertisements, Jan-May 1990
1 Jan-28 May 1990Contains advertisements promoting sales and savings on various products such as furniture, paint and doors.
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Texas Homecare advertisements, Jun-Dec 1990
4 Jun-31 Dec 1990Contains advertisements promoting sales and savings on various products such as furniture, paint and doors.
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'Impact' Texas staff magazine
1978-1993Copies of 'Impact' inhouse journal for Texas Homecare staff. (Series incomplete)
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Texas Homecare customer magazine
1987-1990Copies of Texas Homecare customer magazine/product catalogue. (Series incomplete). Also two copies of 'Texas Best Buys' leaflets, three bathrooms leaflets and Wrighton kitchen collection brochure.
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Photograph of racing car sponsored by Texas Homecare
1990Photograph of winning racing car of 1990 Le Mans 24 hrs C2. Texas Homecare sponsored the car.
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Thompson's Water Seal artwork
[1980s-1990s]Artwork for what was probably an information leaflet on Thompson's Water Seal.
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Daily Express Challenge Trophy
[1984]Silver plated circular plate with a decorative edge. There is an inscription in the centre of the plate, 'DAILY EXPRESS CHALLENGE TROPHY'. The inscription is surrounded by a scroll design. The...
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Advertisement posters for Texas Homecare
1980sLarge, colour posters advertising special offers and promotions, probably for display within the stores. Also includes photographs of rally cars sponsored by Texas.
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Photographs relating to Texas Homecare
1980s-1990sColour and black and white photographs, negatives and slide transparencies of the interior and exterior of stores, merchandise displays and customers and staff in stores. Also photographs of staff...
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Photographs relating to Texas Homecare
1980s-1990sColour and black and white photographs, negatives and slide transparencies of the interior and exterior of stores, merchandise displays and customers and staff in stores. Also photographs of staff...
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Homecharm/Texas Homecare/Ladbrooke Group plc annual report and accounts
1975-1988Investigation into the 3 different titles is required.
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Material relating to Texas Homecare
c. 1980sIncludes press cutting, store magazines and memoranda relating to trading results.
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Interior photographs of Homecharm/Texas Homecare stores
[c. 1980s]Hard backed booklets featuring photographs of Texas Homecare stores. One each for the following stores: Maidstone, Wellingborough, Bury St Edmunds, Portsmouth and Colindale.
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Texas Homecare loyalty card
1994Texas Homecare Plus loyalty card for use only in the Texas Homecare Harrogate store.
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'Texas Homecare Bargain Hunt '87' advertisement
1987Large 3D advertising item which reads 'Texas Homecare Bargain Hunt '87'.
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Texas Homecare advertising posters
1984-1995Includes proofs of posters; brochures and actual posters. Subjects included are Christmas promotions, discount prices, Texas Chargecard, Texas Pantry and new scanning equipment.
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Texas Homecare newspaper advertising files
1982-1985SA/SUB/TEX/29
Below The Line files
1983-1988SA/SUB/TEX/30
Texas Homecare houseplant care products sign
1980s-1990sTexas Homecare sign reading 'Houseplant care products. Are now located with houseplants. Please ask a sales assistant for location details.'
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Texas Homecare Pygamy Bulb
1980s-1990sTexas Pygmy Bulb in original packaging and unopened. Fitted with bayonet cap and rated at 15 watt.
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Videos relating to Texas Homecare
1985Video 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 further videos relating to Texas Homecare.
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Texas Homecare images
[1970s-1990s]SA/SUB/TEX/IMA
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