Wilko Store News Today

British high street chain wilko has collapsed, leaving the future Of Thousands Ofjobs in doubt. All of the 400 Stores Across the uk will close by early october, the gmb union has said. It means redundancies now look likely for all 12,500 staff at the family owned business. Peter ruddick is outside a wilko store in merseyside. Why has it been so difficult for them to come up with a deal . We heard one was in the offing, but that has fallen through. Essentially the man who rescued hmv has not been...

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Many beloved stores have closed over the years as the British high street continues to face major challenges, including former retail giants such as Topshop and Debenhams

Poundland is set to open a new store in Fareham

Poundland is set to open a new store in Fareham

Emotional staff have been seen in a variety of musical tributes to the fallen store posted on social media - singing and dancing their hearts out amongst empty shelves.

Administrators for troubled retailer Wilko have today revealed the locations of 52 stores which will close after failing to secure a rescue deal for the beleaguered high street chain.

Wilko has been saved after its bargain retailer rival B&M agreed to buy up to 51 of its stores from administrators for £13million. It comes after a bid to purchase the entire company fell through.

Police are appealing for information after a woman was robbed by a teenager in Hucknall.