Letchworth Wilko set to close after rescue deal falls through

By Layth Yousif

11th Sep 2023 | Local News

Letchworth Wilko set to close after rescue deal falls through. PICTURE: Letchworth Wilko (pictured) is set to close. CREDIT: Nub News
Letchworth Wilko set to close after rescue deal falls through. PICTURE: Letchworth Wilko (pictured) is set to close. CREDIT: Nub News

All 400 Wilko stores across the UK are set to close by early October - including Letchworth's branch.

The GMB union - which represents more than 3,000 Wilko staff - revealed the update during a meeting with the retailer's administrators today, Monday, (September 11).

A rescue deal for the chain - led by HMV owner Doug Putman - fell through failed due to rising costs.

Redundancies now look likely for all 12,500 staff at the business, including our town's store on Eastcheap.

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