Wickes plans extension to Hertford store

Home improvement retailer Wickes are planning to extend their outlet at Madford Retail Park by moving the kitchen and bathroom showroom to a new mezzanine floor,  enabling an improved shop layout at ground floor.

A planning application to extend the store has been submitted to East Herts Council by agents acting for the retailer.

The businss is looking to improve the quality of its existing retail offer through the introduction of additional internal retail floorspace.

These store improvements have been rolled out by WBS across the UK in recent years with more than half of the portfolio now benefitting new the 'new look' Wickes offer. The qualitative improvements have brought about a considerable increase in store profitability, so the investment has been particularly timely given the very difficult trading conditions, brought out by the prevailing economic uncertainty.

Quod Ltd, agents for Wickes

Wickes is the second largest home improvement retailer in the UK after B&Q and reported profits of £566m last year. The company opened its first UK store in 1972. The company has had a number of owners over the last 20 years, including the Focus DIY group and Travis Perkins. Wickes regained their independence and floated on the stock exchage following a demerger from Travis Perkins in 2021.