Shoppers Go Crazy for 10p Bargains
A shopper who visited his local Wilko store on closing day has described the scene as "like a circus." Denys, from Wood Green, North London, witnessed other customers frantically grabbing items without even looking at what they were picking up.
Sadness Over Store Closure
Denys expressed his sadness at seeing the store close down. He described the chaotic scene, with customers chasing bargains and the staff appearing unconcerned. He compared the atmosphere to Black Friday.
Last Visit to Childhood Store
Denys, who had shopped at the Wilko branch since he was a child, went on the store's last day to "see it one last time." However, he was disappointed to find that all the good items had already been taken by other shoppers.
Final Closures of Discount Chain
Wilko fell into administration in August and has been steadily closing down branches since September 12. The final 41 sites shut down this week, including Denys' local store in Wood Green.
Pledge of Support for Former Staff
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has promised to assist the former employees of the collapsed retailer. Poundland has taken over several of the closed-down sites.
Mixed Reactions on Social Media
Customers took to social media to express their sadness at the closures. However, some welcomed the opportunity for more viable businesses to take over the vacant spaces on the high street.
Roof Collapses at New Poundland Site
After Wilko's closure, one site was transformed into a Poundland store. Unfortunately, just hours after its grand opening, the roof collapsed, causing a setback for the new business.
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