Wickes, a home improvement retailer, introduced a unique solution to this problem - Tradesman’s Suncream. This was a fun, no-nonsense approach to make suncream relevant to the trade. The suncream was available in three variants - Brickie’s Bronze, Plasterer’s Pink, and Apprentice White, packaged in miniature paint pots designed to withstand the rough and tumble of a building site. The suncream was given away for free nationwide. The campaign was so successful that it received backing from the UK Government for the summer of 2018. The initiative not only promoted sun safety but also increased engagement with Wickes' brand, with a significant increase in sign-ups to Wickes’ Trade loyalty scheme.
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