Wilko has stopped selling one of their most popular items this year. Signs confirming that their stores will no longer be selling lottery tickets after December 31 appeared in stores across the UK, with a spokesperson for the company saying that it "would require a significant investment" to continue the service.
The firm said that the decision was a "smart choice" for the business as investment on that particular service "isn't a priority". Instead Wilko stated that it would focus on delivering "great value products at great prices".
It also added that it was investing in "supporting" staff", as seen in Birmingham Live. A spokesperson for Wilko said: "Our focus is continuing to invest in becoming the best everyday household and garden retailer we can be. Our customers come to us for great value products at great prices when they need them and right now, we're making smart choices to trade a business.
