RMC Group considered selling Great Mills in March 2000, as Peter Young, chief executive, said the business “is not a core part of what we do”. In July 2000, Focus Do It All emerged as the most likely buyer for Great Mills, as the chain was put up for sale. In December 2000, Focus bought out Great Mills. The stores were all externally rebranded, though some kept parts of the interior branding of Great Mills. Focus originally intended to acquire Homebase, but decided to instead acquire Great Mills.