What went wrong with Wilko?
Sep 13, 2023•17 min
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Episode description
From pick ‘n’ mix, to stationery and homeware, Wilko did it all.
But now, after almost a century, the popular high street chain is set to disappear.
After a rescue deal to save the store collapsed, thousands face redundancy.
So, what went wrong? And could Wilko’s demise trigger a domino effect on our already hollowed-out high streets?
ITV News Economics and Business Editor Joel Hills tells Tom Bradby what you need to know...
But now, after almost a century, the popular high street chain is set to disappear.
After a rescue deal to save the store collapsed, thousands face redundancy.
So, what went wrong? And could Wilko’s demise trigger a domino effect on our already hollowed-out high streets?
ITV News Economics and Business Editor Joel Hills tells Tom Bradby what you need to know...
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