NEWS FROM THE WIRES |
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Wickes Q2 drops on lower sales Aug 14 2001 09:19 AM PDT
Wickes June sales rise, president resigns Jul 17 2001 04:30 PM PDT
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PROFILE |
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Wickes wonders why professional builders "wood" buy their lumber anyplace else. The company operates more than 100 building supply centers in some 25 states, primarily in the Midwest. Its outlets sell wood (about one-third of sales), building supplies (another one-third), and hardlines such as paint, tools, plumbing supplies, light fixtures, and floor coverings. Wickes also makes pre-hung doors, trusses, and framed wall panels. The company targets professional contractors (who account for 90% of sales) and do-it-yourself customers. Chairman, president, and CEO Steven Wilson's Riverside Group holding company owns about 35% of Wickes.
COMPETITION |
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DEALS |
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Deal: Wickes, ImproveNet, Buildscape Form Marketing Alliance
Date Announced: 01.20.00
Value of transaction (US $Mil): 0
Description: Building materials distribution company forms strategic marketing alliance with builders' online clearinginghouse and builders' portal.
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 1,027.60
1-Yr. Sales Growth: (5.3)%
Employees: 4,090
Revenue per employee: $251,246.94
KEY PEOPLE |
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J. Steven Wilson
CEO
James A. Hopwood
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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706 N. Deerpath Dr.
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
US
Phone: 847-367-3400
Fax: 847-367-3750
Online: Web Site
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