Bunnings UK general Merchandise Manager Craig Castelino is set to step down from his role and return to Australia. The Australian DIY retailer bought Homebase in 2016 for £340 million and has been gradually rebranding its estate. READ MORE: Bunnings sees double-digit sales drop amid turbulent UK introduction In October it revealed its introduction to the UK market had been troubled, seeing a 13.8 per cent drop in sales to £267 million over its first quarter.