September 11, 2023 12.12 pm This story is over 9 months old

Thousands of jobs at risk as all Wilko stores set to close

Failed takeover bid means devastating nationwide closures

Retail giant Wilko will be closing down all its 400 stores by early October.

The decision comes after a failed rescue deal involving the owner of HMV, leading to the “likely” loss of all 12,500 jobs at the chain, according to the GMB union.

The closure will have a significant impact on Lincolnshire, where Wilko has been a familiar name for years. The stores set to close in the region are…. Continue reading the full story on MyLocal Lincolnshire, the new home of The Lincolnite.