Wilko confirms return of a fan favourite as first set of stores to reopen as shoppers say ‘this makes me so happy’
DISCOUNTER Wilko has revealed a fan favourite will be making its way to stores – and shoppers are “so happy”.
The bargain retailer collapsed into administration in August but some of its old shops are reopening under the brand’s name.
Two in Plymouth and Exeter are due to welcome in customers for the first time within just days.
And shoppers excited for the return of the retailer on the high street will be buzzing to discover a fan favourite section is coming back too.
Customers will be able to pick up their favourite pick ‘n’ mix in-branch and supplant any sugary cravings.
Wilko recently posted on its Facebook page: “You didn’t think we’d re-open without Pick & Mix, did you?
“We’re cola bottle fans, personally…”
The post has notched up over 1,000 likes and over 300 comments from shoppers who can’t wait to bag some sweet treats.
One said: “Yes!!! This makes me so happy.”
A second said: “I miss the Wilko’s Pic ‘n’ Mix, only place I bought it from.”
A third added: “Modern day Woolworths. Love Wilko.”
It comes after Wilko collapsed into administration in August this year, seeing 400 stores close and 12,000 jobs lost.
The discounter’s last remaining sites shut for good on October 8.
But parts of the business were split up and shared among retailers in a boost for shoppers.
A flurry of rivals bought stores between them, including Poundland and B&M.
Meanwhile, in September, Wilko administrators agreed the sale of the retailer’s brand name to The Range as part of a £5million deal.
It means Wilko shoppers can still pick up products online after its website was relaunched in October.
Wilko isn’t the only retailer to suffer this year either.
A number of others on the high street have been closing stores amid a turbulent economic backdrop.
Shoppers are increasingly turning to online retail and away from physical branches, a trend made worse by the coronavirus pandemic.
High inflation since last year has meant shoppers’ money isn’t going as far either as they hold off on leisure purchases.
That, combined with high energy and wage costs, has seen a number of retailers closing stores, including Boots and Iceland.
Some have fallen into administration like Wilko this year too, including Cath Kidston, Paperchase and M&Co.
But it’s not all bad news – a number of retailers are expanding and opening stores, including Primark, B&M and KFC.
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