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<\/p>\nWILKO has shared a heartfelt message as 37 of its stores pull down their shutters for the final time today.<\/p>\n
The retailer collapsed into administration on August 10 after rescue attempts stalled.<\/p>\n
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Branches have already started closing across the UK, including 37 today.<\/p>\n
But some staff have seen out their final shifts with cheer instead of sadness, including employees at one branch in Humberstone.<\/p>\n
The store in Leicestershire closed on September 17, with workers dancing as they said goodbye to customers for the last time.<\/p>\n
Sharing the BBC article with the dancing staff to its Facebook page last night, Wilko said in an emotional message: "We couldn't have asked for better team members."<\/p>\n
The post has been liked over 1,000 times with hundreds sharing how they will miss the staff at their local branches.<\/p>\n One said: "Bless you all, may you go on to greater times, always such a lovley (sic) experience shopping at Wilko Chepstow."<\/p>\n Meanwhile, a second said: "Such a shame. We all had happy memories there Wilko you will be missed."<\/p>\n A third said: "We will miss you in Northampton. Thank you for everything!"<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Meanwhile, a fourth added: "Staff will be missed in Cramlington & Ashington good luck for the future."<\/p>\n Meanwhile, one Wilko store has even started shifting its fixtures and fittings on the cheap as it closes down.<\/p>\n The branch in St Stephens Street, Norwich, left shoppers in shock yesterday after slapping price tags on fridges, shelves and cashier scales, reports the EDP.<\/p>\n Customers could even pick up pallet loaders, staff lockers and shopping trolleys for the right price.<\/p>\n Wilko collapsed into administration on August 10 after rescue attempts failed.<\/p>\n HMV's billionaire owner Doug Putman made a last minute bid to save 300 shops and up to 8,500 jobs in late August.<\/p>\n But just over 10 days later, Mr Putman said he could no longer move forward with the rescue deal after working with administrators PwC.<\/p>\n Hundreds of stores have closed their doors for the final time since.<\/p>\n On September 12,\u00a024 Wilko stores closed for good\u00a0and on Thursday September 14,\u00a0another 28 stores\u00a0shut up shop.<\/p>\n Both of Wilko\u2019s warehouses also closed on September 15.<\/p>\n A further 38 stores pulled down their shutters one last time on September 17 and 38 more closed on September 19.<\/p>\n On September 22, nearly 50 branches closed their doors and 37 stores close their doors for the final time today.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, administrators PwC said the remaining 111 shops will shut in early October.<\/p>\n However, discount chain's\u00a0Poundland\u00a0and\u00a0B&M\u00a0have purchased a handful of stores which could be reopening in the near future.<\/p>\n Meanwhile,\u00a0The Range has bought out the Wilko brand, including the name and website, in a \u00a35million deal.<\/p>\n A message has since appeared on the Wilko website telling customers home delivery is "returning soon".<\/p>\n An exact date for when the service is returning is yet to be revealed.<\/p>\n It comes amid a turbulent time for retailers as they close stores across the UK.<\/p>\n Consumers are increasingly turning to online shopping and away from physical branches, a trend made worse by the coronavirus pandemic.<\/p>\n High inflation since last year has meant shoppers' money isn't going as far either as they hold off on leisure purchases.<\/p>\n That, combined with high energy and wage costs, has seen a number of retailers closing stores, including Boots and Iceland.<\/p>\n Some have fallen into administration this year too, including Cath Kidston, Paperchase and M&Co.<\/p>\n But it's not all bad news – a number of retailers are expanding and opening stores, including Poundland, Primark and B&M.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/frontage-brand-logo-branch-german-840821780-7.jpg\"){kind=logo}
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