Wren Kitchens’ UK turnover surged past £1bn in 2025, the company has confirmed, as the kitchen giant’s newly filed accounts reveal operating profits of more than £101m and pre-tax profits of £105.1m — a sharp rise from £69.4m the previous year. The milestone, the second-highest sales figure in the firm’s history, comes despite what chief executive Mark Pullan described as a “somewhat challenging” year of economic uncertainty and a prolonged housing market slowdown that led some customers to postpone renovation projects.
Record turnover and market share gains
The UK arm, Wren Kitchens Limited, saw turnover climb to over £1bn from £949.3m in 2024, with EBITDA jumping to £142.8m from £111m. The company said it continued to gain market share even as the wider market grew only in the low single digits. The figures reflect sustained reinvestment totalling more than £500m over the past 15 years, including investment in a new factory that Pullan said is “enhancing both capacity and efficiency” while supporting fuel cost stability and reducing environmental impact. The UK business now employs more than 7,000 staff, with over 2,300 based at the company’s Barton-upon-Humber headquarters — a 180-acre site known as “The Nest” that houses a 1 million sq. ft. manufacturing facility. Wren also operates factories in Scunthorpe and Howden, and has expanded into the fitted bedrooms market with a dedicated production line.
Chapter 7 bankruptcy and US withdrawal
In contrast to its UK performance, Wren’s US operations have collapsed. The company’s American subsidiary, Wren Kitchens US Holdings Inc., filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware on 24 April 2026. The filing triggered the immediate closure of all 15 of its US retail locations, including “Wren Kitchen Studios” situated inside Home Depot stores. The US business, which launched approximately six years ago, was a separate legal entity and accounted for roughly 4% of the group’s overall turnover. Wren said its inability to secure favourable terms on retail properties to grow its store network was the primary reason for exiting the market.
The abrupt withdrawal has had significant consequences. Employees were reportedly informed of the closures via a Zoom call on 23 April 2026, a day before the bankruptcy filing. A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Wren US Holdings Inc. alleging violations of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, which requires 60 days’ notice before mass layoffs. Customers with outstanding orders have been left in limbo, with some having already demolished their kitchens in anticipation of installations. Home Depot, which partnered with Wren for in-store studios, was not given advance notice of the closures and is assessing the impact on affected customers. Connecticut-based Express Kitchens has launched a “Wren Customer Rescue Program” offering credits to displaced customers.
Mark Pullan said: “We reluctantly took the decision to appoint a Trustee who is managing our exit from the US market, in line with US regulations. We regret the impact of this decision on our US colleagues and our customers and thank both of them for their support.” He added that the move would enable the company to channel investment into its UK business, which continues to grow.
UK expansion plans accelerated
With its US exit complete, Wren is focusing on accelerating the rollout of new showrooms across the UK. The company operates 124 showrooms and plans to open 15 more in the near future, alongside launching new product categories. Pullan noted that market growth had “carried through into the first quarter” and said the company would explore “small format” locations away from traditional retail parks, building on ambitions to establish a presence in “every town and city in the country.” A £120m expansion of the Barton site, approved in October 2019 and expected to create up to 1,200 jobs, remains part of the long-term strategy.
Wren Kitchens was founded in 2009 by Hull-born entrepreneur Malcolm Healey, who previously built kitchen brands Hygena and Mill’s Pride. The company operates a vertically integrated model covering in-house design, manufacturing and retail. In 2024, the parent company West Retail Group reported a pre-tax profit of £1m — down sharply from £35.1m the previous year — while turnover fell from £991.6m to £949.3m and headcount was reduced by over 500 employees.
