Pepco to take over up to 71 Wilko stores and make them Poundland shops- Full list Pepco has agreed with Wilko's administrators that up to 71 Wilko stores will become Poundland shops. The National (Scotland) · Sep 12, 2023
Wilko: what insolvency really means for the budget retailer and why its competitors are surviving (for now) All 400 of Wilko’s shops are now expected to close over the next month, leaving 12,500 people without jobs across the UK. The budget retailer’s administrator PwC announced the news after it struggled to secure a rescue deal for Wilko to continue operating. The Conversation · Sep 12, 2023
What happened to Wilko and when will the last shops shut? The closure of the firm’s remaining 400 stores and the loss of 9,100 staff was confirmed by administrators PwC on Monday The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023
All Wilko shops to close with 9,100 job losses PwC said that it had tried but failed to find someone to save part of the business Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2023
All Wilko shops to close with over 9000 job losses as rescue deal collapses Another 9100 people who work for failed retailer Wilko will be made redundant, administrators confirmed on Monday after talks to save hundreds of… The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2023
All 400 Wilko stores to close by early October, says union It means redundancies now look likely for all 12,500 staff at the historic high street chain. The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023
Full list of Wilko stores as GMB union says all will close early next month GMB Union has said all 408 UK Wilko stores will close by next month resulting in more than 12,500 job losses after a rescue bid from HMV's Doug… The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2023
Thousands of jobs at risk after HMV owner’s Wilko rescue bid collapses Administrators for the high street chain had been in discussions with Doug Putman over a deal to buy around 200 Wilko shops The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023
Wilko rescue hopes fade as talks with HMV owner collapse Administrators for the high street chain had been in discussions with Doug Putman over a deal to buy around 200 Wilko shops. The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023
All 400 Wilko shops to close with loss of more than 12,000 jobs Talks with HMV owner Doug Putman to save about half of retailer’s stores fail The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2023
Wilko administrators reveal locations of 52 stores to close next week PwC warns of more job losses if last-ditch talks to save stricken retailer fall through The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023
Employees at TWO Scottish stores will see job losses as early as next week ADMINISTRATORS for Wilko have revealed the locations of 52 stores which will close as early as next week resulting in more than 1000 job losses. The National (Scotland) · Sep 6, 2023
Wilko reveals locations of London branches set to close next week Administrators from PwC are still in talks with parties interested in buying the remaining parts of the business. Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2023
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The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023 More than 1,300 jobs to go as 52 Wilko stores shut down Doomed branches to be named tomorrow as administrators try to save majority of jobs and shops
The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023 Wilko: B&M strikes deal to buy 51 stores for up to £13m Poundland, Home Bargains and The Range also in talks to snap up some of stricken retailer’s outlets
The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2023 Wilko: rescue deal to save many stores at risk over supplier debts Big suppliers want debts paid upfront in order to guarantee supplying shops
The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2023 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
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The Week · Aug 31, 2023 Is Pizza Hut stuffed? Pizza Hut UK is fighting to avoid the fate that has befallen many once-beloved high street chains as it grapples with mounting debts brought on by soaring food inflation and the cost-of-living crisis.
Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2023 Wilko job cuts to begin on Monday with support staff to be laid off after full rescue deal fails Monday will be the last day of work for Wilko’s commercial trading team, IT, finance, Legal and HR. For those at distribution centres, redundancies will start next week
The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2023 Wilko closures and job losses on hold as administrator considers rescue bids Restructuring specialist M2 makes potential offer alongside HMV owner Doug Putman
Evening Standard · Aug 29, 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
The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 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
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