Wilko stores returning as Poundlands on November 4 revealed
Numerous Wilko locations are due to reopen as Poundland stores next week.
The following locations are set to reopen on November 4:
- Unit 16, Lagny Street, Alnwick, NE66 1LB
- 22-24 Headingley Central, Otley Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 2UE
- 48-52 Freeman Street, Grimsby, DN32 7AG
- Unit 11, St Andrews Retail Park, Hull, HU3 4EH
- 12-14 Bore Street, Lichfield, WS13 6LL
- 30-40 High Street, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8AA
- Edmonton Green Shopping Centre, 3-11 North Square, London, N9 0TZ
- 41 Hamilton Way, Oak Mall Centre, Greenock, PA15 1RQ
- 32 Yoden Way, Castle Dene Shopping Centre, Peterlee, SR8 1AL
What Wilko said
Wilko took to X, formerly Twitter, to confirm the news of its return.
The post reads: “We’re thrilled to let you know Wilko stores will be returning to the high street and retail parks across the UK, including Northern Ireland for the first time!
“Following the re-launch of http://wilko.com and the announcement that Wilko products are to be sold in The Range’s 200 stores, what quickly became clear is that Wilko is still plays a part in people’s everyday lives.
“Five stand-alone concept stores will open before Christmas, starting with Plymouth and Exeter, closely followed by two locations in the South-East and one in the North.”
The Wilko stores bought by Poundland
Following the collapse of Wilko, Poundland purchased a large number of the budget retailer’s locations.
Some have already been converted into Poundland stores, with more to open this week.
Here is the full list:
- Aberdare
- Alfreton
- Alnwick
- Altrincham
- Ammanford
- Ashby
- Barking
- Bedminster
- Beeston
- Bicester
- Bishop Stortford
- Bletchley
- Bolton
- Brentwood
- Brigg
- Cambridge
- Chepstow
- Coalville
- Cramlington
- Droitwich
- Eccles
- Edmonton Green
- Ellesmere Port
- Ferndown
- Gateshead
- Grays
- Greenock
- Grimsby
- Havant
- Hayes
- Headingley
- Hessle Road
- Hull
- Hillsborough
- Hitchin
- Jarrow
- Killingworth
- Kimberley
- Lee Circle
- Leek
- Leigh
- Lichfield
- Maidenhead
- Matlock
- Melton Mowbray
- Nelson
- Northallerton
- Orton
- Pembroke Dock
- Peterlee
- Pontefract
- Pontypool
- Redhill
- Redruth
- Ripley
- Rugeley
- Sale
- Seaham
- Selly Oak
- Shrewsbury
- Darwin Centre
- South Shields
- Southport
- Stafford
- Stamford
- Stockport
- Thornaby
- Wellington
- Wembley
- West Ealing
- Wombwell
- Worcester
- Worksop
What did Wilko say?
Wilko took to X, formerly Twitter, to confirm the news of its return.
The post reads: “We’re thrilled to let you know Wilko stores will be returning to the high street and retail parks across the UK, including Northern Ireland for the first time!
“Following the re-launch of http://wilko.com and the announcement that Wilko products are to be sold in The Range’s 200 stores, what quickly became clear is that Wilko is still plays a part in people’s everyday lives.
“Five stand-alone concept stores will open before Christmas, starting with Plymouth and Exeter, closely followed by two locations in the South-East and one in the North.”
Shoppers react to return of Wilko
Ecstatic shoppers have taken to social media to celebrate the return of Wilko.
One fan said on on X, formerly Twitter, said: “Your return is sure to bring a smile to the faces of many customers.”
While another added: “Yippeeeeeeeeeee.”
And a third said: “Wilko has risen from the ashes, you love to see it.”
