Second‑quarter revenue grew 2.3 % for Wickes Group, with like‑for‑like sales strengthening across both its design‑and‑installation and retail channels.
The quarter generated £483 million ($646.1 million), elevating first‑half sales to £865 million.
Overall first‑half performance outpaced the previous year by 2.1 %, with like‑for‑like growth of 0.6 % over six months.
Retail revenue rose 1.8 % to £366 million in the quarter, following a 1.7 % like‑for‑like decline in the first quarter.
The design‑and‑installation division realised revenue of £117 million, marking a 3.8 % rise and a 1.8 % increase in like‑for‑like sales.
This quarter represents Wickes’ fifth consecutive period of positive growth in delivered sales for the division.
The company attributes the uptick to a growing customer base that continues to drive higher retail volumes, alongside a deflationary pricing environment.
Wickes also highlighted market‑share gains in the first half, surpassing broader market performance.
Within retail, TradePro loyalty‑scheme sales increased 6 % year‑on‑year, while active memberships grew 9 % to 671,000 clients.
Do‑it‑yourself revenue remained broadly stable, with digital channels such as Click & Collect and Home Delivery experiencing a 7 % rise.
In the design‑and‑installation segment, Wickes reported strong performance from its lifestyle kitchen and bespoke bathroom ranges.
The firm noted a modest slowdown in bespoke kitchen orders as customers approached larger‑ticket purchases with greater caution.
Across its retail estate, the group refitted or refreshed eight stores and closed one during the first six months.
Looking ahead to the full year, Wickes plans to open four to five new stores and undertake 15 to 20 further refits or refreshes.
For the remainder of 2026, the group expects modest market growth and remains aligned with consensus expectations for adjusted profit before tax.
The company cited its productivity plan and the impact of lower business rates as key factors supporting profitability in the second half of the year.
CEO David Wood remarked: “This period of revenue growth stems again from increased volumes and a growing customer base. Our retail business has performed well given the current external environment, with TradePro’s convenientorras offering further attracting local tradespeople. Looking ahead, our strategy positions us strongly as we accelerate our store rollout and refresh programme.”
