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  • Wickes profit down by almost a quarter as sector struggles

    Retail

    Profit at British DIY and home improvement retailer Wickes fell by almost a quarter over the past six months as sales slowed across the entire home improvement market. The London-listed company, which is headquartered in Watford, reported an adjusted pre-tax profit of £23.4m during the six months ending 29 June, 2024, down just under 25 [...]

    Wickes has entered the FTSE 250 after its stock price has soared 35 per cent in the last three months
  • Wickes: Brits still holding back on big-ticket items as DIY goods preferred

    Business

    Wickes reported a mixed set of results for the half of the year, with consumers still unwilling to spend on big-ticket items but happy to buy DIY retail goods. Overall group sales fell by 3.4 per cent in the 26 weeks to June 29 at the London-listed company. Revenue in the second quarter fell by [...]

    Wickes reported a one per cent drop in revenue

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