Wilko falls into administration with 12,000 jobs at risk

Описание: Wilko has entered administration, marking the end of the largest privately owned retailer in the UK.

The British retailer’s failure to secure a rescue deal means around 12,000 jobs are now at risk.

“We left no stone unturned when it came to preserving this incredible business but must concede that with regret, we’ve no choice but to take the difficult decision to enter into administration,” Wilko boss Mark Jackson said.

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