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Closure date confirmed for Oakham's Wilko

By Evie Payne

19th Sep 2023 | Local News

The final day of trade for Oakham's Wilko has been confirmed. Image credit: Google Maps.
The final day of trade for Oakham's Wilko has been confirmed. Image credit: Google Maps.

The future of Oakham's Wilko has been confirmed as more closure dates are announced.

Oakham is one of many Wilko stores closing next week after the Leicestershire-born homeware chain, owned by the Wilkinson family, fell into administration last month. This put 12,500 jobs and 400 stores at risk.

While over 100 stores are being saved through deals forged with B&M and Poundland, most stores across the country will be closed. Oakham is one of these stores, which has come as a blow to the local community.

Between the Poundland and B&M takeovers confirmed over the last fortnight, 122 stores and a potential 3,200 jobs will be saved. The Stamford and Melton stores are being taken over by Poundland, although it looks like they will be rebranded.

The future of Oakham's Wilko, however, is not looking bright, and a closure date has finally been confirmed for the shop.

While the Stamford shop closed today, 19 September, Wilko in Oakham will have the last day of trade on Sunday 24.

The store has limited stock left as customers empty the shelves making the most of the discounts available in store.

There is still time to pick up a bargain though, as the remaining stock is sold off at a discounted price until 25 September.

     

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