All Wickes articles – Page 7
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News
B&Q accuses rivals of misleading shoppers over kitchen discounts
DIY giant B&Q has accused its rivals of misleading consumers with their yo-yo prices.
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News
Wickes posts 5.8% like-for-like fall
Travis Perkins’ retail division, which largely comprises DIY chain Wickes, posted a like-for-like sales fall of 5.8% for the 11 months to the end of November.
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Opinion
Comment: Reducing store portfolio may challenge retailers
Many retailers have recognised the power of ecommerce to drive sales and offer a compelling and convenient way for their customers to shop.
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Interview
Q&A: Wickes bosses Jeremy Bird and Simon King
Wickes revealed an 8.8% like-for-like fall in its first half on Friday, when it revealed plans for international expansion and subletting space in its UK stores as its multichannel sales grow.
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News
Wickes like-for-likes down 8.8%
Travis Perkins’ retail division, which largely comprises Wickes, saw like-for-likes drop 8.8% in its first half as the business plots its first overseas expansion, in the Netherlands.
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Homebase: Evolution of the shed format
Poor weather hit sales but the retailer continues to focus on store formats and big-ticket items.
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News
Wickes ploughs £10m into lowering prices
DIY retailer closes loyalty card scheme to invest in lower price strategy
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News
Wet weather slows sales at Wickes
Like-for-like sales at Travis Perkins’ retail arm, which is largely comprised of DIY retailer Wickes, were hit by the wet weather falling 5.6% for the nine weeks to April 30, against 5.2% for the 13 weeks to the same date.
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Analysis
Easter: What do retailers need to know?
Vouchers, offers, reductions and free delivery are the name of the game as retailers go all out to maximise sales over the crucial four-day holiday.
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Analysis
Multichannel directors: Driving a retail revolution
The rise of multichannel signals a seismic shift in retailing, and the directors leading the change are ever more prominent.
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News
Wickes like-for-likes hit as kitchens and bathrooms sales decline
Travis Perkins’ retail arm, which largely comprises Wickes, experienced a like-for-like decline of 1.4% last year as it was hit by a fall off in demand in kitchens and bathrooms.
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Analysis
2011: The year in retail
It’s been a roller-coaster year for retail, with many having to pull out all the stops to battle tough trading. Rebecca Thomson and Charlotte Hardie look back over the highs and lows.
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Analysis
Review of the Year 2011: 09. September
Amazon hit the headlines when Retail Week revealed that it too was to have a physical presence in the UK with the launch of order collection lockers.
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News
Focus DIY's customers, shoppers and unsecured creditors receive nothing
Landlords, suppliers, customers and employees owed £821.1m following the collapse of Focus DIY have received nothing.
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News
Wickes like-for-likes plummet over past eight weeks
Wickes like-for-likes have plummeted 6.8% over the past eight weeks.
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News
Wickes opens first high street store
Wickes has opened a convenience store on a high street in Tumbridge Wells.
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News
New Wickes boss Simon King ‘excited’ by the challenge ahead
Wickes new boss Simon King hopes to bring strong leadership qualities to the DIY retailer after being appointed managing director.
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Analysis
Simon King
His time at Asda may have been short-lived, but King is held in high regard as his appointment as managing director of Wickes shows. Nicola Harrison reports
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News
Former Asda COO Simon King appointed Wickes MD
DIY chain Wickes has appointed former Asda chief operating officer Simon King as its managing director.
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News
Wickes Q3 like-for-likes down 2% as big ticket items suffer
DIY retailer Wickes like-for-likes slipped 0.5% in the 39 weeks to October 1, but worsened in the most recent 13 week period, falling 2%.