News of the job losses came shortly after it was confirmed that a rescue deal involving the owner of HMV had collapsed
, said: “Wilko was far more than a brand, a retailer or the products it sold, it was the thousands of loyal team members now facing an uncertain future.
“Wilko may have ceased genuinely being a family brand many years ago, but the staff kept the real family ethos of Wilko alive until the very end. It is the family that Wilko colleagues made for themselves that will be missed the most.”sector that is otherwise strong, but it was run into the ground by the business owners.
“No worker caused the downfall of Wilko. But they will be the ones who will suffer – all as the owners get off scot-free. GMB will not stop campaigning for the owners of this debacle to be held to account.”“Sadly, shuttered up shops have become the norm under the Conservatives who have weakened the foundations of our economy with local high streets paying the price.
“Labour will take the action needed to revive the great British high street reforming business rates, cracking down on antisocial behaviour and putting an end to empty premises to bring shoppers back to their high street,” he said. PwC remains in talks with the owner of Poundland to offload about 100 stores and retailer The Range is negotiating to buy Wilko’s brand and online assets.after failing to find fresh investment to keep the chain operating.
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