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Wickes Reports Strong H1 2025 Growth as Retail Sales Surge 6.8%

Wickes Reports Strong H1 2025 Growth as Retail Sales Surge 6.8%

Wickes posted a 5.6% revenue rise to £847.9m in H1 2025, driven by strong retail demand and 10% growth in TradePro sales. The company plans up to seven new store openings this year.
Wickes Starts 2025 strong with rising sales

Wickes Starts 2025 strong with rising sales

Home improvement retailer Wickes has delivered a robust trading update, reporting a 6.9% year-on-year increase in group revenue to £533.1...
DIY, Home Improvement & Garden Awards 2025: Entries Now Open!

DIY, Home Improvement & Garden Awards 2025: Entries Now Open!

The countdown is on for the industry’s most prestigious event! The DIY, Home Improvement & Garden Awards 2025 will take...
Kingfisher UK Annual Results: Performance of B&Q and Screwfix

Kingfisher UK Annual Results: Performance of B&Q and Screwfix

Kingfisher has today published final results for the year ended 31 January 2025 Overall UK & Ireland Performance Total sales...
Wickes lifts profit forecast as retail sales rise

Wickes lifts profit forecast as retail sales rise

Wickes has posted a 1.8% rise in group revenue, reaching £738.9 million for the second half of the year. The...
Wickes acquires four former Homebase stores following chain's collapse

Wickes acquires four former Homebase stores following chain's collapse

Wickes has announced the acquisition of four former Homebase stores in the UK, strengthening its presence in key markets following...
B&Q Announces Pay Raise for Store Staff, Surpassing National Living Wage

B&Q Announces Pay Raise for Store Staff, Surpassing National Living Wage

B&Q has announced a significant pay increase for its store employees, with the minimum hourly wage rising to £12.71 across...

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