Shops had remained open and staff had continued to be paid while administrators PwC were brought in
The majority of Wilko stores are to shut “in the next week”, a union has said following talks with administrators for the stricken retailer.
Administrators from PwC then sought offers from potentially interested firms in an effort to save jobs and stores. However, the union said on Wednesday it was told in a meeting that “there is no longer any prospect that the majority of the business will be saved”.Andy Prendergast, GMB national secretary, said: “GMB union will continue to support members through this process and will fight to ensure members are consulted as per the law and that you receive every penny you are entitled to.
Never miss a big Yorkshire story again Get all the latest big and breaking Yorkshire news straight to your mobile via WhatsApp by clicking here. Wilko’s administrators, PwC, have been contacted for comment. Kevin Mountford, savings expert and co-founder of online savings solution Raisin UK, shared his advice for employees and customers of Wilkos.
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