Wilko
Wilko set for expansion with new store openings
Wilko is gearing up to expand its presence with a new store set to open in Poole, Dorset.
HMV boss cites greed as the reason for Wilko rescue deal collapse
HMV owner Doug Putman has said greed thwarted his attempt to rescue Wilko, which could have saved thousands of jobs.
Wilko stores set for high street comeback before Christmas
Standalone Wilko stores would return to the high street and retail parks before the year-end.
Superdrug announces 1,000 seasonal jobs and urges Wilko ex-staff to apply
Superdrug is searching for an additional 1,000 Sales Assistants for the holiday season.
Poundland offers jobs to over 200 former Wilko staff
Poundland is extending a lifeline to over 200 ex-Wilko employees as it reopens recently acquired Wilko stores.
Frasers Group, Primark, and TK Maxx eye former Wilko stores
Retail majors Frasers Group, Primark, and TK Maxx are considering buying former Wilko stores as potential sites for their expansion efforts.
Poundland to open first set of former Wilko stores
Poundland will open its first batch of stores inside former Wilko branches this weekend, shortly after they ceased trading.
Dunelm could buy former Wilko stores to expand further
Dunelm is eyeing former Wilko stores as part of its expansion strategy, the retailer’s CEO said.
Wilko workers face pension cuts as deficit deepens
Wilko employees enrolled in the company's pension scheme are facing a retirement savings cut as the scheme enters the Pension Protection Fund.
The Range nears £5m acquisition of Wilko brand
The Range has confirmed acquiring the Wilko brand in a £5 million deal after a rescue deal collapsed.
Poundland owner to buy up to 71 Wilko stores
Poundland owner Pepco Group has agreed to take over the leases of potentially 71 Wilko stores
Wilko to close all 400 stores with 12,000 job losses
Wilko is set to close its entire network of over 400 stores, resulting in the loss of more than 12,000 jobs.
Wilko could face more job cuts as Putman rescue deal fails
Concerns over job losses at Wilko have mounted as a rescue deal involving the owner of HMV has collapsed.
Aldi could acquire Wilko stores and rehire its former staff
The move would create over 20,000 jobs and increase its total store count to 1,500.
Wilko administrators warn of more job losses
Administrators overseeing the troubled retail chain Wilko have said the 52 store locations are set to close next week.
Wilko confirms 1,300 job losses with 52 store closures
Over 50 Wilko stores are set to close, resulting in the loss of more than 1,300 jobs.
Wilko rival B&M buys 51 stores as HMV rescue collapses
B&M has acquired 51 Wilko stores, stepping in as HMV owner Doug Putman's effort to purchase most shops fails.
Wilko store rescue faces uncertainty over supplier debt
A rescue deal to preserve the majority of Wilko's stores is facing uncertainty.
Wilko Faces Staff Layoffs After M2 Capital’s Bid Fails
Wilko's administrators are set to initiate layoffs across its head office, distribution, and support centres in the coming days, following the unsuccessful bid by M2 Capital.
Aldi invites Wilko employees to apply for 6,000 positions
Aldi is reaching out to employees affected by Wilko’s collapse, with more than 6,000 job openings across its UK stores.
