Wickes has posted a rise in third quarter sales, benefiting from pent-up demand as customers completed summer projects.
Sales for the DIY retailer rose 2.1% to £391.3m in the 13 weeks to 28 September, driven by a 4.7% increase in retail sales to £312.1m.
It attributed the growth from customers “catching up on outdoor projects delayed by the wet weather during spring and early summer”.
Sales through its TradePro offer jumped 16% over the quarter and though it said its DIY sales remain in “moderate decline” as shoppers focus on smaller projects.
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Wickes’ Design and Installation sales dropped 7.1% to £79.2m. It said that ordered sales were lower over the third quarter compared to last year but have been “more stable” in recent weeks.
Wickes chief executive David Wood said: “Our excellent value and service-led offer keeps home improvers coming back to Wickes.
“We’ve seen pleasing further progress in Retail, successfully growing volumes and increasing market share, driven by a particularly strong performance in TradePro.
“We remain on track for the full year and are well positioned for 2025 and beyond.”
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