HISTORICAL FACTS: Hilco - Caught on Camera

WH Smith shares rise - but stark gap between high street and travel stores shows weakened hand for sale of shops

The group said total high street sales dropped 6 per cent while travel shops saw 6 per cent growth

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025

WH Smith reveals falling high street sales amid talks to sell the division

The group said total high street sales dropped 6% in the 21 weeks to January 25, down 3% on a like-for-like basis, while travel shops saw 6% growth.

Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025

Uncertainty for WH Smith high street shops as private equity firms ponder deal

It is understood private equity groups Hilco and Alteri are among parties to raise interest over a possible takeover of WH Smith’s high street arm.

Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2025

Meet Hilco, the firm behind the scenes at Wilko failure and other high street collapses

Restructuring specialist made its name through dealings with some of best-known British retailers

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2023

Superdry is still standing – but a turnaround from here would be a tall order

Co-founder Julian Dunkerton’s faith is undimmed despite £148m loss and City view that ‘execution risk remains high’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2023

Wilko job cuts ‘suspended’ after union calls for urgent government talks

A spokesperson for the union said it was not yet clear how long the suspension might last

Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2023

Wilko: union seeks urgent meeting with business secretary over administrators

GMB asks Kemi Badenoch to ensure PwC considers all bids for collapsed retailer as 12,500 jobs are at stake

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2023

Wilko administrators urged to accept rescue deal after second bid

Last-minute white knight bid worth £90m from M2 Capital follows earlier offer from owner of HMV

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2023

Experts sceptical Wilko deal will emerge with creditors in driving seat

Administrators put creditors’ interests over those of employees – and for creditors, liquidation may be the best option

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2023

HMV owner makes last-ditch bid to rescue Wilko

Proposal by Doug Putman could save 350 stores and 10,000 jobs as union calls for employees to be prioritised

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2023