Wickes strengthens in third quarter

The consumer sector of the British Travis Perkins Group, of which the DIY chain Wickes is a part, ended the third quarter with an 8.5 per cent increase in sales, compared to the same period last year. The like-for-like increase was 6.4 per cent. The new management have laid out a clear plan for the restructuring and growth of the DIY chain, as stated in the quarterly report. In the meantime, Wickes’ Click & Collect offer is now available nationwide.