Bibliogryphon 8,103 Posted August 3 On 20/07/2023 at 15:13, Imelda said: Wilko circling the drain https://news.sky.com/story/wilko-owners-explore-sale-in-race-to-salvage-chains-future-12924086 Given the steep downward trajectory of my local store over the last few years I can't say I'm surprised. I hope they get bought-out and turned round by people who know what they're doing. Wilkos takes a step nearer 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imelda 552 Posted August 4 Clintons (not exactly strangers to struggle over the last few years) are looking closer than ever to doing a Wilko https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/aug/04/card-retailer-clintons-looking-to-close-a-fifth-of-stores-to-avoid-going-bust Perhaps if actually stocked some half decent cards at sensible prices, they wouldn't be in this mess. No wonder Card Factory wipe the floor with them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imelda 552 Posted August 10 On 03/08/2023 at 12:21, Bibliogryphon said: Wilkos takes a step nearer Splat https://news.sky.com/story/around-12-000-jobs-at-risk-as-wilko-goes-into-administration-12937106 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 8,103 Posted August 10 Two hundred years of leather production at Yeovil in peril as Pittards appoint administrators 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 912 Posted August 27 Wilko might, just might,survive. Wilko: New bid emerges for stricken retail chain - BBC News 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imelda 552 Posted September 11 On 27/08/2023 at 13:57, Bentrovato said: Wilko might, just might,survive. Wilko: New bid emerges for stricken retail chain - BBC News Narrator: They didn't https://news.sky.com/story/death-knell-all-wilko-stores-to-close-with-the-loss-of-12-500-jobs-union-12959069 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 13,856 Posted September 11 Really sad about this. Wilko was somewhere you could rely on getting decent quality goods at a reasonable price, and there was some consistency, unlike the likes of B&M, Home Bargains or Poundland where you never really know what you're going to find on the shelves. At least with Wilko if you bought something and liked it you could buy it again. I liked it not being out in some godforsaken "retail park" as well. And they used to play really good music* in there, although that stopped in recent years. *That means music that was to my taste. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 2,771 Posted September 19 Métro Media (not to be confused with metro.co.uk) to declare bankruptcy, permanently ends local coverage in Montreal and Quebec City. https://globalnews.ca/news/9967552/metro-media-to-declare-bankruptcy/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 2,771 Posted September 19 Metroland Media Group (not to be confused with metro.co.uk or Métro Media) will seek bankruptcy protection, ends print editions of community papers. https://www.cp24.com/news/metroland-ends-print-editions-of-community-papers-keeps-regional-dailies-1.6563042 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diego 1,437 Posted October 11 Court declares bankruptcy of Livraria Saraiva, which was once the largest bookstore in Brazil, founded in 1914 Judge indicated that the judicial recovery plan was not complied with, a debt of R$675 million. https://www.infomoney.com.br/mercados/justica-decreta-falencia-da-saraiva-sled4-que-ja-foi-maior-rede-de-livrarias-do-brasil/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 912 Posted October 18 Sara Lee getting its just desserts. Never liked their products. Sara Lee goes into administration: Iconic frozen dessert company crumbles after 50 years (msn.com) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salmon Mousse 393 Posted October 18 2 hours ago, Bentrovato said: Sara Lee getting its just desserts. Never liked their products. Sara Lee goes into administration: Iconic frozen dessert company crumbles after 50 years (msn.com) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 6,816 Posted October 20 On 18/10/2023 at 07:32, Bentrovato said: Sara Lee getting its just desserts. Never liked their products. Sara Lee goes into administration: Iconic frozen dessert company crumbles after 50 years (msn.com) They were in receivership or summat a decade ago; I’m surprised it took this long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evil Grimace 267 Posted November 7 WeWork files for bankruptcy in the US, which affects the company's business in the US and Canada. WeWork forced to file for bankruptcy in the US Ousted founder Adam Neumann's comments on the situation are amusing at best, as I'm sure it is "disappointing" and "challenging for me to watch" on top of the pile of money he was sent off with back in 2019. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 9,566 Posted November 8 The company is fine but to stay fine Nestle has axed the cheap the marginally cheerful Caramac bar - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67355475 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 9,566 Posted November 8 On 07/11/2023 at 09:41, Evil Grimace said: WeWork files for bankruptcy in the US, which affects the company's business in the US and Canada. WeWork forced to file for bankruptcy in the US Ousted founder Adam Neumann's comments on the situation are amusing at best, as I'm sure it is "disappointing" and "challenging for me to watch" on top of the pile of money he was sent off with back in 2019. Fill yer boots if you're unaware of Neuman's story, here - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0gbs00v Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imelda 552 Posted December 1 Pontins looks like they will be taking a permanent holiday before long https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-67589538 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 7,501 Posted December 1 1 hour ago, Imelda said: Pontins looks like they will be taking a permanent holiday before long https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-67589538 Pontins is owned by the UK's favourite Hoteliers, Britannia, so investment has been minimal for the past decade. Rumour has it that these two camps are being leased to the HO for refugees (though Prestatyn isn't exactly convenient for such). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 2,664 Posted December 1 2 hours ago, time said: Pontins is owned by the UK's favourite Hoteliers, Britannia, so investment has been minimal for the past decade. Rumour has it that these two camps are being leased to the HO for refugees (though Prestatyn isn't exactly convenient for such). The home office have tonight denied that rumour. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
