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Old 20th September 2023, 23:30   #3
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Originally Posted by macafee2 View Post
I understand how you feel, however, if I want to buy from Wilko I have an 18? mile round trip, parking issue and an hour out of my day. If I order from Amazon, I can do it from my bed.
High street stores has an awful lot to compete with. I visit other high street stores as do many other people so why not Wilko? I think for me the perception is cheap stuff of poor quality or quality stuff is expensive. "It does not matter if I am right or wrong" if people feel this way they will not visit. Is this where Wilko failed?

I feel sorry for those that will not have a job.

macafee2
They employed 12,000 people across the country Ian,a few of those will be retained ln Poundland and B&M shops opening on former Wilko sites.I found them very convinient 5 of their shops a short drive away. Ideal when you wanted a TV aeriel plug etc at 3pm on Sunday afternoon. Far quicker than waiting for Amazon to post one
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