October 10th 2023.
It's the end of an era with Wilko closing its shutters for the final time. The beloved high street chain fell into administration and all of their 400+ stores have been shut down, leaving thousands of people redundant.
It's been an emotional time for staff who have been in the company for years, even decades. To mark their last day, they have been sharing videos and pictures of themselves singing and dancing among the empty shelves of the store.
One of Wilko's Nottingham branches were filmed taking part in an emotional karaoke session, singing Tina Turner's classic Simply The Best. They even shared the clip on Facebook with the caption, "Wilko Newcastle yous are SIMPLY THE BEST! We wish you all the very best of luck for the future!"
Another video shared on X showed a staff member walking through empty aisles with Goodbye by Spice Girls playing in the background. These emotional scenes were repeated in different branches, with staff singing The Final Countdown by Europe as they left the store.
The closure of Wilko has been an emotional experience for staff and customers alike. Staff have been pictured huddling together in a circle to exchange touching goodbyes. Some staff are angry at what they consider to be Wilko putting profit before people.
For many customers, Wilko has been a part of their life, from kitting out their student halls to home and garden DIY. It's a sad time for all, as Wilko has been a much-loved high street store for years.
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