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Wickes has reported a 1.3% increase in group revenue to £537m for the first 17 weeks of 2026, supported by growth in its trade and installation divisions.
The company saw total revenue for the period ending 25 April 2026 rise despite a 0.1% decline in like-for-like sales. Design and installation revenue grew by 6.4% to £145m, while the retail arm saw a 0.4% decline to £392m.
Management attributed the retail performance to heavy rainfall impacting demand for outdoor projects. Sales for indoor projects grew during the period, performing eight percentage points ahead of outdoor categories. The company gained market share in timber, flooring, tiling, and interior paint.
TradePro sales increased by 4% as the number of active members rose by 9% to 662,000. While bathroom and lifestyle kitchen orders grew, customers remained more considered regarding bespoke kitchen spending, leading to a slight decrease in overall order value compared to the previous year.
The retailer plans to open four to five new stores and refit up to 20 locations in 2026 as part of a long-term strategy to reach 300 sites. Lower business rates and productivity plans are expected to support the financial outlook.
Chief executive David Wood said: “We are pleased to have achieved further volume growth in the first 17 weeks of the year. TradePro continues to go from strength to strength, while the performance in Design and Installation is testament to our broadened offer across kitchens and bathrooms. Our proven growth strategy gives us added confidence as we accelerate our new store rollout and refresh programme.”
