Travis Perkins’ turnover for the nine months ended September 30 was up 5.9%.
In an interim statement, the group said total turnover in its merchanting division was up 11.4%, representing an increase in like-for-like turnover per trading day of 9.6%.
In the third quarter like-for-like turnover per trading day increased by 7.7%.
Wickes’ turnover for the nine months was up 1.2%, with core product like-for-like delivered sales increasing by 2.7% and kitchen and bathroom sales down by 12.4%.
“We continue to take market share against a tough market backdrop, confirming the sustainable strength of our organic growth strategy,” said chief executive Geoff Cooper.
“Our positive merchanting and BSS performance is balancing the effect of a challenging consumer environment for our retail business.”
