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‘Genuine grounds for hope’ over future of Wilko after recent interest, says GMB
A general view of Wilko store in Ely, Cambridgeshire, as the budget retailer has entered administration after failing to secure a rescue deal, putting around 12,000 jobs in jeopardy

by Matt Trinder, Industrial reporter

THERE are “genuine grounds for hope” for the future of stricken retail chain Wilko following interest from potential suitors, the GMB union said today.

The 93-year-old homeware giant tumbled into administration last week, putting the future of its 400 shops and 12,500 workers across Britain at risk.

Administrators from PwC swiftly sought offers from potentially interested firms that could save jobs and stores.

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