Wickes Expands to 300 Stores, Creates 2000 Jobs
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Wickes, the UKs leading home improvement chain, has announced ambitious expansion plans, aiming to reach three hundred stores. The company reported a 14.4% increase in pre-tax profit, totaling £49 million, and a 10% rise in sales, reaching £1.64 billion. Wickes TradePro program grew to 643,000 active members, and they plan to open four to five new stores and refurbish fifteen to twenty in 2026, with significant growth starting in 2028. The expansion will create over 2,000 new jobs and improve services for shoppers and professionals.
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