GMB said it was “another nail in the High Street’s coffin”
Jerome Saint-Marc, Wilko’s chief executive said: “Our history is steeped in serving our customers and communities going back to 1930 but there’s no denying the way people shop with us and where they want to shop with us is changing.
“As a business we’re evolving and this includes working with landlords for more favourable terms, as well as looking at locations and store formats."Roger Jenkins, GMB national officer, said: “These closures are devastating for Wilko workers and the communities who use them. “It’s yet another nail in the High Street’s coffin and GMB calls on councils and landlords to review commercial leases and offer lower rents."
Wilko said 11 of the 15 stores have an alternative Wilko within five miles. The retailer has 414 stores across the UK and over 16,000 staff.Brands like Debenhams, Topshop and Carphone Warehouse have all ceased trading since the pandemic started.
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