GMB union: ‘Real grounds for hope’ for Wilko

The GMB union has stated there are “real grounds for hope” over the way forward for stricken retailer Wilko after expressions of curiosity from potential consumers throughout the administration course of.

Andy Prendergast, GMB nationwide secretary, stated: “GMB has met with directors and the corporate as a part of the formal session course of.

“We are able to verify there have been expressions of curiosity from organisations who’re contemplating taking on not less than some components of the enterprise.

“These are nonetheless at an early stage, however means there are real grounds for hope.

“While this course of continues employees will proceed to be paid and stored on. All shops are persevering with to commerce, and deliveries of recent inventory will proceed.”