Wickes Opens New Dunfermline Store On Former Homebase Site

• New Wickes store opens in Dunfermline today, creating 29 jobs, with 19 secured by former Homebase colleagues

• The store was officially opened by Diane Venters, who has worked at the site for 35 years, first joining when it was a Texas Homecare, then staying through its time as a Homebase and now its transformation to Wickes.

• The new store is located at Halbeath Retail Park, Halbeath Road, Dunfermline (KY11 4LP), and to mark the launch, shoppers can enjoy 15% off from 15–17 August.

Wickes has officially opened its new store in Dunfermline today, marking the latest step in the retailer’s continued investment in its store network. This is the third of four former Homebase locations now operating as Wickes stores.

The store was officially opened by Diane Venters, the team’s longest-serving member, who has worked at the former Homebase site for over 35 years. Diane first joined when it opened as a Texas Homecare, and was there to close the doors on its final day of trading. Her dedication and long-standing connection to the store made her the perfect person to officially open the store today and welcome the community to the new Wickes.

The new 35,255 sq ft store includes a dedicated 4,302 sq ft showroom, complete with a brand-new kitchen and bathroom display showroom designed to inspire every home project, no matter the budget. Customers can explore a wide range of products, including a Dulux paint mixing service and a Project Centre for added guidance and support in store. The store also offers disabled parking for easier access.

In-store Design Consultants are on hand to provide Wickes’ free Kitchen and Bathroom design service, helping customers plan with confidence, while the trusted Wickes installation service ensures a smooth finish. The store delivers both lightside and heavyside products directly to local areas, and customers can also make use of our Click & Collect service for added convenience.

To celebrate the opening, all customers can enjoy 15% off in store from 15th - 17th August. Trade customers will find a wide range of essential products, including things like timber, power tools and cement, from trusted names like Bosch, Blue Circle and Knauf. TradePro members also benefit from 10% off every shop, plus regular exclusive rewards and offers, including fuel savings and more.

Sarah Taitt, Chief Property & Services Officer at Wickes, said: “We’re excited to be opening our new store in Dunfermline on Friday 8th August, bringing trusted home improvement products and expert advice to the local community. We’re pleased to welcome 19 former Homebase colleagues to the Wickes team and proud to be creating more job opportunities in the area. Our knowledgeable team is ready to offer practical support, quality products, and friendly service to help customers tackle their home projects with confidence.”

Diane Venters, Store Colleague at Dunfermline Wickes, said: “It's an honour to stand here today and officially open our brand new Wickes store. I have a personal connection to this building. I stood here in 1989 when the Texas Homecare store first opened its doors. Years later,  I was here again to close the doors on Homebase and today, alongside my wonderful colleagues, I am proud to begin an exciting new chapter. We can't wait to welcome our community into the store and to the next part of our journey together."

As part of the new store’s launch, the Wickes Community Programme will be introduced to the area, providing local non-profit groups and organisations with donated tools and materials to help enhance and support community spaces. The Dunfermline store team have already proudly taken part in a community project by painting the buildings in the Peacock Sanctuary at Pittencrief Park, perfectly reflecting our “Proud as a Peacock” TV campaign. 

The new store is located at Halbeath Retail Park, Halbeath Rd, Dunfermline KY11 4LP. Open Monday to Friday 7am - 8pm, Saturday 7am - 7pm and Sunday 9am - 6pm.

If you can't visit the new store, Wickes is always open at www.wickes.co.uk.

Source : Wickes 

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