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Wickes upgrades full year profit forecast

The home and DIY retailer has said it now expects adjusted profit before tax to be at the upper end of its £39.7m and £44m forecast range. This follows a 3% rise in retail revenues for the 26 weeks to 28 December and like-for-like growth of 2.6%.

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