‘Genuine grounds for hope’ on Wilko, GMB union believes

Wilko storefront

There are “genuine grounds for hope” that a buyer will take over all or part of bust retailer Wilko, according to the GMB trade union.

The union made the comments following a meeting with Wilko’s administrators.

The retailer collapsed into administration earlier this month, raising doubts over the future of 12,000 staff and 400 stores, which are typically located on high streets. 

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