Wickes

At Wickes, we’re proud of our inclusive culture which allows everyone to feel at home. No matter our differences, we are united by shared values: embracing new people and ideas, maintaining a can-do attitude, and ensuring every voice is heard. We have each other’s backs. We have the freedom to be ourselves. And that’s how we all thrive. You can hear our colleagues talk about our freedom to be in our video below. #Inclusion #Diversity #CompanyCulture #LifeatWickes

This morning we’ve reported our Quarter 3 trading update for the 13 weeks to 28 September 2024. We delivered strong revenue growth in our Retail business with sales up 4.7%, supported by a particularly strong performance in our TradePro membership scheme, as we continue to successfully grow our customer base, volume and market share. Our Design and Installation business continues to stabilise, supporting an overall Group revenue increase of 2.1%. And we continue to invest in our strategic growth levers. In the quarter we have refitted two further stores and opened our brand new store in Aberdeen, and later this week the team are excited to open our 4th new store this year in Leamington Spa. You can read the full trading update on the link below. #wickes #tradingupdate

We've recently launched our Colleague Promise. And as it's Employer Brand Day, here's more about how we created it and involved our colleagues in the process. We've worked for 18 months to develop an authentic Employer Brand. Watch our video to learn more from our colleagues. Check out our career site to browse our latest opportunities. 🚀 Our video was created using Seenit. #employerbrand #lifeatwickes #employerbrandday #seenit

We had a great time at Grand Design Live last weekend. Seeing the latest trends in architecture, and interior design was inspiring. We were proud to share our latest kitchen and bathroom designs and to host a series of talks such as busting myths about solar panels and expert tips to help transform your kitchen or bathroom. 🛀 A big thank you to the organisers and everyone we connected with. #GrandDesignsLive #Architecture #Sustainability

We’re thrilled to announce that we've been shortlisted for several prestigious awards at The 2024 Inclusion in Awards powered by WiTHL & DIR. 🏆Most Outstanding EDI Professional in Retail Ben Jackson 🏆Role Model for Inclusion in Retail Zee Botchway 🏆Inclusion in EDI Maturity Curve: Leadership And if that wasn’t enough, we're also very proud that our CEO David Wood and CPO Sonia Astill have been shortlisted in the Top 5 Most Inclusive CEOs and CPOs in Retail categories. These awards recognise individuals, teams, and organisations that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion. We couldn’t be prouder of our inclusive culture which allows everyone to feel at home and the freedom to be themselves. A huge thank you to everyone who made this possible – we’re looking forward to the awards night! ✨

‘Clarke Controls have transformed the way we control our heating at sites around the UK’ - Ceri Davies AssocRICS Discover how we’re helping nationwide home improvement retailer Wickes save an expected 25% on their heating costs across more than 200 sites — while cutting its carbon footprint and supporting its sustainability goals 🌱 Check out our Case Study Video to learn more about our work with Wickes and what Clarke Controls can do for your business! 💼 #heating #carbonfootprint #energyefficiency

Congratulations to the PIRA Winners! While we're disappointed to have not won the Community Engagement Programme of the Year award at the PIRA 2024, we're incredibly proud of our colleague’s efforts and the positive impact we've made in our community. We extend our warmest congratulations to all the winners and finalists. Your dedication and achievements are truly inspiring. We'll continue to strive for excellence and make a difference in the lives of those around us. #PIRA2024 #CommunityEngagement #Retail #Congratulations #WickesCommunity

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the Wickes Great Bathroom Report, the second instalment in our Wickes House Proud Series, following last year’s Great Kitchen Report. This year, we’re exploring the design trends transforming bathrooms across the UK—and one of the biggest surprises is the return of avocado green! 🥑 Our report reveals that: - Millennials are embracing avocado green, a 70s throwback, with 27% choosing it as their top bathroom colour 🛁 - Gen X, who experienced the original avocado trend, are less enthusiastic, with only 5% in favour  - The avocado revival features muted tones like sage, olive, and fern, often seen in tiles, furniture, and paint to create a calming, nature-inspired space 🌿 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/erCp4H4v #WickesHouseProudSeries #GreatBathroomReport #BathroomTrends #HomeImprovement #Wickes

Our talented people are our secret ingredient for our success. We’re a trusted name in home improvement thanks to them. So, to continue delivering our purpose of helping the nation to feel house proud, we want to showcase why we're a great place to work. That’s why we’ve developed our Colleague Promise. It describes who we are as an employer, explains what we offer to our colleagues, and what we'd like in return. Watch our video to find out what's it really like to work at Wickes 😉 #lifeatwickes #employerbrand

This week, we’ll share our best-kept secret. 🤫 #lifeatwickes