The Latest Breaking News from Wilko

Wilko: What went wrong and will we ever see it on high streets again?

The PA news agency looks at what led to Wilko’s collapse and what the future could still hold for the company.

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2023

Wilko to shut final shops for good after dramatic collapse

It will bring to a close one of the largest high street failures in recent years, with almost all of Wilko’s 12,500 workers being made redundant.

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2023

Wilko: List of final 41 shops to close

The retailer has been shutting shops across the country in recent weeks after failing to secure a rescue deal for the full business.

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2023

Dunelm increases store opening plans as homeware chain achieves record sales

Dunelm expects to open five to 10 branches in each of the next two years

Evening Standard · Sep 20, 2023

Wilko reveals locations of 111 stores to shut next week

Wilko will close 37 stores after trading on Monday September 25, a further 37 on Wednesday September 27 and another 37 on Friday September 29.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

Kingfisher shares hammered after B&Q owner warns on profits

CEO Thierry Garnier keeping watch on the Bank of England after high interest rates hit Polish market

Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2023

We shed crocodile tears over our high streets then click online and finish them off

Brexit, Covid and rising costs all contributed to closures like Wilko, but we lazy, hypocritical shoppers played a part

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2023

The Range buys Wilko meaning name will not disappear from UK high streets

The Range confirmed it will sell Wilko products “in-store”

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023

The Range buys Wilko brand in multimillion-pound deal

The homeware retail brand has also bought the intellectual property rights of Wilko, but none of its stores

The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2023

The Range set to buy Wilko brand in £5m deal

Administrators at PwC have sought to sell off Wilko’s assets in recent weeks, including its brand and shops, after failing to secure a rescue deal.

Evening Standard · Sep 13, 2023