Wilko

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Mike Ashley is reportedly in talks to sell the online clothing label Missguided to Shein, a Chinese-founded online fashion platform.…

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Over 100,000 retail jobs lost since 2020 after Wilko collapse

The number of retail job losses since 2020 is set to pass 100,000 as a result of the 12,500 jobs…

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Pepco Group CEO steps down

Pepco Group has confirmed that Trevor Masters has stepped down as CEO of the company with immediate effect. Andy Bond,…

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The Range agrees £5m deal for Wilko brand

Value retail chain The Range has agreed a deal to purchase the Wilko brand in a deal worth £5m, according…

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Poundland acquires up to 71 Wilko stores

Poundland owner Pepco Group has announced today (12 September 2023) that it has agreed with PwC to take control of…

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Wilko to close all remaining stores, 12,500 jobs at risk

Collapsed retail chain Wilko will close all of its 400 stores by early October after a rescue bid failed to…

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Grocery price inflation drops to 12.2%

Grocery price inflation has dropped to its lowest level in over 12 months at 12.2% for the four weeks to…

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HMV owner fails with Wilko rescue deal

A rescue deal for collapsed high street retailer Wilko which could have saved thousands of jobs has failed after HMV…

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Wilko to axe 1,300 jobs and close 52 stores

Wilko is set to close 52 stores and make 1,300 redundancies across the business as rescue talks for the retailer…

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B&M eyes Wilko deal as Putman offer falters

B&M could reportedly be in line to acquire a number of Wilko stores after rescue talks with HMV owner Doug…

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