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Wickes Reports Sales Growth and Opens New Stores in Essex and Lancashire

3 reports, 2 independent Updated Oct 20
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What happened

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Wickes reported that total group sales grew by 4.5% to £439 million for the three months to September 26, compared to the previous year. Retail sales increased by 6% to £331 million for the quarter, while the TradePro business saw an 8% sales increase. The company also opened two new retail stores in Saffron Walden, Essex, and Colne, Lancashire.

From fenlandcitizen.co.uk

Why it matters

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The firm reported accelerating sales growth, improving from 2.3% in the previous quarter, and is outperforming the wider market. This growth is attributed to strength in timber, flooring, roofing, and garden products, alongside the beginning of mild price inflation.

From fenlandcitizen.co.uk

Who's involved

  • David WoodSpokesperson for Wickes, commenting on the company's performance
  • ColneLocation of one of the new retail stores
  • EssexLocation of one of the new retail stores
  • LancashireRegion where the town of Colne is located

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  • EssexSpeculative

    The new store opening in Essex might increase local retail demand.

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