Wickes

Home improvement chain Wickes originally targeted the heavy end of the DIY market and trade sector, but has repositioned itself to appeal to a wider customer base, with a proposition spanning kitchens, bathrooms, paint, flooring, doors and gardening tools. Retail Week provides news, analysis, features and opinion about Wickes and the home and DIY sector.

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News
Wickes hires Tesco director for new chief retail and distribution officer role
2025-01-06T12:14:00+00:00By Ellis Hawthorne
Wickes has appointed a Tesco director to its new chief retail and distribution officer role on its executive board.
Analysis
What will 2025 bring? Primark, Tesco, Amazon, Sephora and H&M bosses predict the year ahead
2024-12-23T06:00:00+00:00By Retail Week staff
Looking ahead: What will shape retail in 2025? We’ve asked the top bosses in British retail to gaze into the horizon and give us their predictions for the industry’s next chapter.
News
Wickes sales rise driven by volume and market share growth
2024-10-22T06:30:00+01:00By Ritika Bhoora
Wickes has reported a rise in sales as it “successfully” grew volumes and market share in the 13 weeks to September 2024.

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Consumer appetite for big-ticket spending is stabilising, says Wickes boss

2024-09-10T12:07:00+01:00By Ellis Hawthorne

Subdued consumer confidence in the home and DIY sector is now stabilising, according to Wickes CEO David Wood.

News

Wickes’ retail arm has continued to grow despite profits declining

2024-09-10T06:28:00+01:00By Chloe Mills

Wickes has hailed the growth of its retail business despite profits declining during the first half and it not being “immune” from design and installation market struggles.

Wickes retail sales grow against a ‘challenging background’ even as the group struggles
2024-07-31T06:26:00+01:00By Hugh Radojev
Retail cabinet: What would government look like if retailers ran the country?
2024-07-03T15:47:00+01:00By Ellis Hawthorne, Hugh Radojev and George MacDonald
Should you move your retail head office to a co-working space?
2024-06-25T12:09:00+01:00By Ellis Hawthorne
Retail’s election wish list: what the bosses of Ikea, AO and more want from a new government
2024-05-30T05:00:00+01:00By Retail Week staff

Wickes holds firm on outlook despite dip in DIY sales
2024-05-01T06:40:00+01:00By Chloe Mills
Big ticket’s big squeeze: how are home retailers navigating sluggish demand?
2024-03-19T17:28:00+00:00By Ellis Hawthorne
Wickes hails ‘robust’ year and new Solar Fast acquisition
2024-03-19T07:48:00+00:00By Chloe Mills
Wickes makes store manager roles more flexible
2024-01-18T14:59:00+00:00By Ellis Hawthorne

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