Home improvement retailer Wickes Group plc has reported a 6.9% rise in group revenue for the first 17 weeks of 2025.
As of 26 April, group revenue reached £533.1 million, up 6.9% year-on-year. Growth was largely driven by the retail segment, where sales climbed 9.6% to £396.7 million.
The company attributed the performance to higher customer footfall and sustained demand across its building, garden and decorating ranges. Sales during the early May bank holiday hit a new high for compost and top soil, helped by unusually warm weather.
Trade sales also performed well, supported by Wickes’ TradePro loyalty programme for trade professionals. Sales through the scheme rose 13%, while active membership grew by 14% to 605,000—reflecting strong engagement among the company’s core trade customers.
By contrast, the design and installation segment recorded a marginal year-on-year decline of 0.4%, with revenue standing at £136.4 million. Nonetheless, the company described the segment’s performance as broadly stable following improvement initiatives in 2024 aimed at enhancing the offering and customer experience.
Looking ahead, Wickes plans to continue expanding its footprint with five to seven new stores set to open this year, alongside the ongoing conversion of four former Homebase locations. It also intends to step up investment in technology to improve the customer experience and boost operational efficiency.
With a positive start to the year, the company said it is “well positioned” to maintain momentum throughout the remainder of 2025.
