Company Sees Increased Market Share Amidst Challenging Trading Conditions

  • Wickes reports a 3.9% drop in LFL revenues to £799.9m
  • Retail sales remain resilient and market share increases
  • Design and installation revenue falls 18.3% to £166.7m
  • Q1 revenue down 3.3% to £363.7m, Q2 down 4.4% to £436.2m
  • Wickes Lifestyle Kitchens see good demand for quality and value
  • Acquisition of Solar Fast excites the company

Wickes has reported a 3.9% drop in like-for-like (LFL) revenues to £799.9m for the six months ended June 2024, with design and installation revenue falling 18.3% LFL to £166.7m. However, its retail revenue rose 0.6% LFL to £633.2m. In Q1, overall revenue fell 3.3% LFL to £363.7m and in Q2, it dropped 4.4% LFL to £436.2m. Despite these figures, the company claims its retail sales remain resilient and that it has increased market share to record levels. CEO David Wood attributes this to their value-driven offer and service, as well as strong momentum from the TradePro scheme. The Wickes Lifestyle Kitchens are in high demand due to customer preference for quality and affordability. The company is also excited about its recent acquisition of Solar Fast.

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