Wickes Expands to 300 Stores, Creates 2000 Jobs

0:00On this March 19th in Lester, here's what is making headlines. Wiccus, the big UK home improvement chain, just announced plans to grow to 300 stores across the country. This comes after they posted nearly 50 million pounds in pre-tax profit for the year ending December 2025. That's a solid 14.4% jump from last year, with total sales hitting 1.64 billion pounds. The company currently runs more than 230 stores, selling everything from building materials to kitchen fittings. Their chief executive called it another year of strong progress, highlighting record market share in areas like timber, tiles, flooring, and paint. Their trade pro program also grew, now boasting 643,000 active members. This expansion news is creating buzz, especially with the promise of over 2,000 new jobs. Shoppers and pros alike, stand to benefit from more locations and better services. Wiccus opened five new stores last year and refurbished 11, proving their strategy works.

1:02Looking ahead, they planned four to five new stores in 2026, plus 15 to 20 refurbishments. Bigger growth kicks off in 2028 toward that 300 store goal. Officials say it's all fueled by great returns on past investments. On top of that, Wiccus ended the year with 91.7 million pounds in net cash, up from 86.3 million. They're launching a 10 million pound share buyback and employee schemes, while upgrading design tools, checkouts, and order systems for smoother, customer experiences, D&N is sponsored by our partner. You know it is better than earbuds in bed? No earbuds at all. S-O-L-I. SullyPillow.com