Wilko names first locations for high street return
Wilko has named the first three locations it will be opening its new concept stores, as the once-stricken retailer prepares to return to British high streets.
The Range owner CDS Superstores, which acquired Wilko in September, recently revealed that it was planning to open five new Wilko concept stores before Christmas.
Wilko had fallen into administration in August as hopes of a rescue deal fell through.
The retailer’s new stores are set to open in Plymouth’s Armada Centre and Guildhall Shopping Centre in Exeter on 1 December, whilst a further store will open at Luton’s Arndale Centre on 8 December.
The remaining two locations are expected to be announced soon.
CDS Superstores chief executive Alex Simpkin said: “This initial rollout is only the beginning for our plans for revitalising the Wilko brand on the nation’s high streets and retail parks, and we’ll be announcing further store launches and re-openings throughout 2024”.