Wickes Overview
- Year Founded
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1853
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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7,919
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Financing Rounds
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6
- Investments
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1
Wickes General Information
Description
Owner and operator of retail stores for home improvement products. The company offers equipment for home furnishing and improvement purposes. Its product line ranges from flooring, tiles, electricity and lighting equipment to paint and interiors, heating and plumbing and work-wear.
Contact Information
Website
www.wickes.co.ukCorporate Office
- Lodge Way House
- Lodge Way, Harlestone Road
- Northampton NN5 7UG
- England, United Kingdom
Corporate Office
- Lodge Way House
- Lodge Way, Harlestone Road
- Northampton NN5 7UG
- England, United Kingdom
Wickes Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Wickes Comparisons
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Wickes Competitors (4)
One of Wickes’s 4 competitors is Homebase (Specialty Retail), a Formerly PE-Backed company based in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homebase (Specialty Retail) | Formerly PE-Backed | Milton Keynes, United Kingdom | ||||
| Robert Dyas | Formerly PE-Backed | London, United Kingdom | ||||
| Wilko | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Plymouth, United Kingdom | ||||
| John Lewis & Partners | Corporate Backed or Acquired | London, United Kingdom |
Wickes Patents
Wickes Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB-8501839-D0 | Fence clip | Active | 24-Jan-1985 | ||
| GB-8406407-D0 | Mitre block | Active | 12-Mar-1984 | ||
| GB-8329741-D0 | Display board | Active | 08-Nov-1983 | ||
| CA-1160419-A | Method and apparatus for installing board-like insulating panels in a standing seam roof construction | Inactive | 14-Nov-1980 | ||
| CA-1160420-A | End lap seam construction for standing seam roof panels | Inactive | 19-Sep-1980 | E04D3/366 |
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Wickes Acquisitions (1)
Wickes’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Focus DIY (13 Stores) for . The deal was made on 17-May-2011.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus DIY (13 Stores) | 17-May-2011 | Merger/Acquisition | General Merchandise Stores |
Wickes FAQs
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When was Wickes founded?
Wickes was founded in 1853.
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Where is Wickes headquartered?
Wickes is headquartered in Northampton, United Kingdom.
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What is the size of Wickes?
Wickes has 7,919 total employees.
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What industry is Wickes in?
Wickes’s primary industry is Home Furnishings.
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Is Wickes a private or public company?
Wickes is a Private company.
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What is Wickes’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Wickes is .
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How much funding has Wickes raised over time?
Wickes has raised $1.11B.
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Who are Wickes’s competitors?
Homebase (Specialty Retail), Robert Dyas, Wilko, and John Lewis & Partners are competitors of Wickes.
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