David Wood, Wickes CEO, said: “The safety of our colleagues and customers is always our absolute priority.

“In recent weeks we have taken time to review in great detail how to operate our stores safely in the wake of COVID-19 and we are confident we have put the right measures in place to achieve this. 

“We have measured the customers’ experience in the Wickes trial stores, with eight out of 10 describing their experience as ‘excellent’ with regard to feeling ‘safe and secure’.

“This positive customer feedback is only possible thanks to the hard work of our store colleagues.