User:Kelvin 101/Rapid

Rapid Discount Outlet, formally known as Rapid Hardware, is a British local DIY and home improvement retailing company. The company was ran by Martin Doherty and Daniel Doherty (directors)since it opened, since the comapny went into administration it is now a wholly ran by Kim-Marie Doherty(director).

1971 to 2013
Rapid Hardware was opened in 1971 on Renshaw Street, the retailer then relocated to the former George Henry Lee store in 2009. In February 2013 Rapid hardware went into administration, the administration was handled by "Duff & Phelps" who sent a letter to employees 9 February informing them about their redundancy.

2013 to present
Rapid Hardware re-opened its shop on Basnett Street after it recovered from administration and renamed the company to Rapid Discount Outlet in May 2013. The company gave its former employees their jobs back.