Customers left devastated
Rev Mark Edwards, 60, a vicar from Newcastle, said he was devastated and would pray for the shop’s survival.
“I’ll be the first in the queue for the closing down sale if it happens,” he told Fabulous.
“I can’t believe this is happening.
“As a huge fan of Wilko, formerly known as Wilkson, this news is utterly shocking and horrifying.
“Wilko has been an integral part of our high streets, filling the void left by Woolworths, and it has been a significant part of my life for years.
“I still cherish Christmas decorations that I bought from Wilko 15 years ago when I was a priest in Barrow-in-Furness.
“I couldn’t pass a Wilko without going in and spending a fortune. It was like a treasure trove, and I would find all sorts of goodies and essentials there. I once went in just to buy a roll of sellotape, and somehow, I managed to spend over £100! Needless to say, my wife wasn’t pleased.”
He admitted his wife “wasn’t pleased.”
