The final set of Wilko stores are set to permanently shut their doors at the end of the week
It comes after the brand has been trading for nearly 100 years. Wilko confirmed that all of its 400 stores across the country will close after it fell into administration two months ago.
From this weekend, only 41 stores are left open, with all the last ones standing closing at the same time on Sunday, October 8. Meanwhile, a total of 71 Wilko stores were bought by Poundland while the first 10 rebranded shops reopened last month. Poundland confirmed that 200 former Wilko staff were offered jobs in the rescued stores with more Wilko staff expected to be taken as it continues to reopen more locations. Austin Cooke, managing director of Poundland, said: “I know from meeting our new colleagues from Wilko, how delighted they were to welcome customers old and new back to their store last weekend – and that’s inspiring us to keep the pace up and bring the amazing value we promise to more high streets this Saturday.
If you would like to know if one of the last remaining Wilko stores are open near you, we've gathered a full list of all the final 41 stores set to close this weekend. You can also check the map below.
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