Wickes - About the company
Wickes is a funded company based in Watford (United Kingdom), founded in 1972. It operates as a Supplier of home improvement products for building and garden maintenance. The company has 333 active competitors, including 10 funded and 62 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like YASO, Mzuri Group and Howdens.
Company Details
Supplier of home improvement products for building and garden maintenance. It supplies materials for kitchen and bathroom renovations, including cabinetry, appliances, sinks, and taps. It provides building supplies such as timber, sheet materials, insulation, roofing, and cement. The inventory includes interior and exterior paints, wood treatments, wallpaper, and flooring options like laminate and vinyl. The product range extends to electrical components, lighting, plumbing fixtures, heating systems, and security hardware.
- Website
- www.wickes.co.uk/
- Social
- Email ID
- *****@wickes.co.uk
- Registered Address
- VISION HOUSE,19 COLONIAL WAY,WATFORD,UNITED KINGDOM,WD24 4JL
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1972
Location
Watford, United Kingdom
Stage
Funding Raised
Investors
Ranked
10th among 333 active competitors
Annual Revenue
£1B+ as on Dec 27, 2025
Employee Count
5,193 as on Sep 30, 2026
Investment & Acquisitions
Legal entities associated with Wickes
Wickes is associated with 2 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WICKES GROUP PLC CIN: 12189061 , United Kingdom, Active | Sep 03, 2019 | £1B+ (As on Dec 27, 2025) | - | |
Wickes Corporate PLC CIN: 1840419 , United Kingdom, Active | £1B+ (As on Dec 27, 2025) | - |
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Wickes's funding and investors
Wickes is a funded company. Wickes has 1 institutional investor.
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Wickes' founders and board of directors
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Wickes has 5,193 employees as of Sep 26. Here is Wickes's employee count trend over the years:
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Wickes's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Wickes include YASO, Mzuri Group and Howdens. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Wickes, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
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1st | YASO 2022, London (United Kingdom), Series A | Provider of social commerce software solutions for brands | $15.6M | 58/100 | |
2nd |  Mzuri Group 2020, Lisburn (United Kingdom), Series B | Manufacturer of wooden products, window coverings, and home interior products | $24.5M | 50/100 | |
3rd |  Howdens 1995, London (United Kingdom), Public | Manufacturer of fitted kitchen cabinetry and associated joinery hardware products | - | - | 48/100 |
4th |  Arnold Laver 1920, Sheffield (United Kingdom), Acquired | Manufacturer of timber, doors, and panel products | - | - | 46/100 |
5th |  Lorient 1979, Newton Abbot (United Kingdom), Acquired | Manufacturer of doors, grilles, and sealing products | - | - | 41/100 |
6th |  Leekes 1897, Rhondda (United Kingdom), Funding Raised | Provider of e-commerce support services | - | 40/100 | |
7th | Lincolnshire Co-op 1861, Bolton (United Kingdom), Unfunded | Provider of e-commerce support services | - | - | 40/100 |
8th |  Titon 1972, Colchester (United Kingdom), Public | Manufacturer and supplier of ventilation systems | - | 39/100 | |
9th | Granada 1989, Dinnington (United Kingdom), Acquired | Manufacturer of glazing products | - | - | 39/100 |
10th |  Wickes 1972, Watford (United Kingdom), Funding Raised | Supplier of home improvement products for building and garden maintenance | - | 42/100 |
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Wickes's Investments and acquisitions
Wickes has acquired Solar Fast. Wickes has not made any investments as of now.Reports related to Wickes
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News related to Wickes
Filter this listMedia has covered Wickes for a total of 23 events in the last 1 year, 12 of them have been about company updates and 3 about partnerships.
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Wickes, Trustpilot, and Mpac Announce Company Updates Amidst Market VolatilityShareprices•Sep 15, 2026•Wickes, Trustpilot
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Wickes Appoints Kirsty Bond as Change Portfolio Lead from BP, Launches Unified Commerce Platform PilotRetail Technology Innovation Hub•Aug 10, 2026•Wickes
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Wickes Group PLC Reports Sales Growth Acceleration in Second Quarter of 2026Shareprices•Jul 21, 2026•Wickes
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Wickes Group PLC: Comfortable with forecasts despite wet weather impactShareprices•May 12, 2026•Wickes
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