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Wickes Sales Up

DIY specialist Wickes, which is owned by construction giant Travis Perkins, has announced a 2.4% increase in revenue over the 12 months to December 31st, up to £1.18bn. Profits slipped by 2.7%, to £63m. Group pre-tax profits at Travis Perkins were up 12.4%.

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