A home and garden retailer with a store in Crewe has announced it has entered into administration after failing to agree a rescue deal - putting all 12,000 jobs at risk.

Wilko has over 400 stores, including one at Crewe's Market Shopping Centre, as well as nearby Winsford.

Last week, the British retailer confirmed it was facing collapse and filed an NOI.

At around 9am on Thursday 10 August, CEO Mark Jackson, said in an open letter they had "no choice" but to enter into administration.

At around 9am on Thursday 10 August, CEO Mark Jackson, said in an open letter Wilko had 'no choice' but to enter into administration (Ryan Parker).

He said: "Over the past six months we've been open with all our stakeholders including our team members that we've been considering options to accelerate a turnaround plan given that we needed to make significant changes to the way we operate to restore confidence and stabilise our business. 

"We left no stone unturned when it came to preserving this incredible business but must concede that with regret, we've no choice but to take the difficult decision to enter into administration.

"I'd like to take this opportunity on behalf of the directors and the Wilkinson family to thank all of our customers and our hardworking team members across our stores, logistics and support centre who remained loyal to wilko. 

"It's been an honour to have worked alongside you all as we fought to realise and to maximise the significant opportunities that existed to re-establish a profitable wilko."

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