Family-owned home store chain Leekes has reported “significant” sales growth for the final quarter of 2024, with an uptick in kitchens and bathrooms.

From October to December, company sales saw double digit growth driven by “strong” performances in key categories, including a 14% rise in furniture and accessories.

It also reported 7% growth in its home improvements and installations categories including fitted kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, and flooring.

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Leekes saw growth across its store network, with greatest sales increases delivered by its newly-refurbished Llantrisant store.

Its Bilston store in the west Midlands is reported to have delivered strong results fuelled by kitchen and bathroom sales, following investment in these studios in the last few months.

Also of note is the performance of Leekes newest store which opened in Cheltenham on November 14, 2024.

Leekes reports it has “significantly” exceeded expectations in the first six weeks of trading.

While the Leekes online store saw sales climb by 57% in the final quarter, following re-platforming the site increasing product categories and improving its functionality.

The Winter Sale, which began on Boxing Day, increased sales by 20% across the group, with the Melksham store delivering the greatest levels and the largest year-on-year increase, with sales up by a third.

Commenting on the results, managing director of Leekes Retail Emma Leeke said:“We’re delighted by our strong Q4 performance and the incredible start to our Winter Sale which seems to be bucking the trend.

“Our retail team’s hard work and dedication have enabled us to deliver exceptional growth across all channels, and we are particularly excited by the contribution of our new Cheltenham store.

“We look forward to sustaining this momentum through the Winter Sale period and into the Spring.