All Wickes articles – Page 6
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NewsAgenda: Updates from Next, Pets at Home and Travis Perkins
Retail Week looks to the next seven days with updates from Next, Pets at Home and Wickes owner Travis Perkins all on the agenda.
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AnalysisBe Inspired: How retailers can foster more women leaders
Women make up 60% of retail’s workforce yet just 10% of executive boards. Retail Week asks what can be done to ensure gender diversity.
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AnalysisOpinion: Do price cuts mark the start of the Homebase transformation?
A shift in pricing strategy, seen in stores and marketing, suggests Wesfarmers has begun the process of transforming Homebase into Bunnings.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Darty and Wickes
Retail round-up on April 21, 2016: Conforama snaps up 19.5% of French retailer Darty and Wickes poised to cut prices to compete with Homebase.
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NewsWickes first-quarter sales rise as investment in range drives momentum
Wickes owner Travis Perkins has posted a jump in first-quarter retail sales as improvements in range drove “encouraging” trading momentum.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How will Bunnings' arrival shake up the UK DIY sector?
By the time the next Ashes series rolls around, it won’t only be the cricket field where Australians are doing battle with Brits.
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NewsWickes full-year sales and profits rise as it 'gains market share'
Travis Perkins’ consumer division, which largely comprises Wickes, reported rising profits and sales for the full year.
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NewsHomebase leadership team culled as new owner Wesfarmers swings the axe
Homebase’s leadership team has been cleared out by new owner Wesfarmers with a raft of directors set to leave, Retail Week understands.
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NewsAgenda: MySale interims and Wickes owner Travis Perkins full-years
Retail Week looks ahead to next week with MySale’s interim results and full-year figures from Wickes owner Travis Perkins on the agenda.
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VideoShort Cuts: What impact will Homebase's acquisition have on DIY?
As Wesfarmers sets out on its ‘assault’ on the UK DIY market with its Homebase deal, is it time for B&Q, Wickes and Screwfix to worry?
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NewsTravis Perkins takes on Screwfix as it eyes 100 further Toolstation stores
Construction specialist Travis Perkins has Screwfix in its sights as it pursues a rapid store expansion plan for its Toolstation fascia.
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NewsWickes profits rise as online sales and range reviews gain traction
Travis Perkins’ consumer arm, which is dominated by Wickes, has reported a 13.9% jump in adjusted operating profit to £41m for the first half of 2015.
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AnalysisComment: DIY must increase its appeal to younger and female shoppers
Younger and female consumers today promise new growth opportunities for an industry that is going through radical transformation.
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AnalysisThe 15 best retailers to work for in the UK in 2015 – according to employees
In a ferociously hard-fought retail environment, attracting and retaining the best staff can make a competitive difference.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The top 50 retailers by online traffic in the UK, 2015
Multichannel retailers performed well in IMRG’s top 50 online retailers ranking, with a number of high street brands rising in the rankings in April.
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GalleryStore gallery: Wickes reveals its softer side with new store design
Wickes is testing softening its DIY offer – we look at its Kent store to see if the move could reposition the retailer’s place in the market.
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NewsWickes reports continued sales growth up 8.7% in first quarter
Travis Perkins’ consumer arm, which largely consists of Wickes, has reported continued sales growth of 8.7% for its first quarter in 2015.
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NewsWickes owner creates 4,000 new jobs across the UK
Wickes owner Travis Perkins is creating 4,000 new jobs over the next four years predominantly outside London and the Southeast.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Inditex, Aldi and Wickes
Retail news round-up on March 18, 2015:Inditex reports annual profit up 5%, Wickes launches Let’s Do It Right campaign, Aldi unveils £2.5m Easter TV campaign
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OpinionComment: The Tories don’t have a clue about retail realities
As the general election nears, voters should ask whether the Conservatives have done enough to support the retail sector.