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Wickes Trials Smaller Concept Store

The DIY retailer has opened a 700 sq ft trial store in Tunbridge Wells as it looks into introducing smaller format shops to its portfolio. Wickes’ existing portfolio of approximately 200 stores are typically around 25,000 to 30,000 sq ft. Simon Holder, multi-channel development director at Wickes, said:“This is very much a trial on a bigger road map.”

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