What will happen to all the Wilko stores in Greater Manchester - when they shut and which are being bought
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA number of Wilko stores have been snapped up by rival brands after the popular retailer fell into administration last month.
Poundland owner Pepco is to buy 71 Wilko shops, including six across Greater Manchester, while B&M has agreed to purchase a further 51.
The Range, meanwhile, has agreed to take on Wilko's brand, website and intellectual property - but no physical stores. Administrators at PwC have sought to sell off Wilko’s assets in recent weeks, including its brand and shops, after failing to secure a rescue deal for the whole business.
All of Wilko’s 400 shops will close by early October, according to administrators from PwC. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features. A number of shops have already shut down, including some across Greater Manchester.
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