A deal from HMV to save 300 Wilko stores has fallen through, meaning all 400 stores across the UK will close this month - including Crewe.

HMV's billionaire owner, Doug Putman, had tabled plans to rescue the large majority of Wilko stores, but on Monday 11 September his bid was pulled due to rising costs.

Following this deal collapse, the GMB Union has confirmed 172 of Wilko's 408 stores will close this September, including Crewe's Market Shopping Centre store on Thursday 21 September.

Redundancies are now likely for all 12,500 staff working for the discount retailer.

Wilko, Market Shopping Centre, will permanently close by early October this year (Ryan Parker).

Mr Putman said: "It is with great disappointment that we can no longer continue in the purchase process for Wilko having worked with administrators and suppliers over several weeks to seek a viable way to rescue it as a going concern.

"We had financing in place and received the full support of PWC, Wilko management and staff representatives, which we are deeply thankful for considering what a challenging time it has been for them.

"However, commitment to overhauling the trading framework of the business with partners and the costs of running Wilko's legacy operations infrastructure combined has meant a stable foundation could not be secured to ensure long term success for the business and its people in the way that we would have wanted."

Closures begin on Tuesday 12 September with 24 stores shutting their doors, including nearby Winsford.

On Thursday 14 September, 28 Wilko stores will close, including Stockport and Rhyl.

Doug Putman's plans to rescue the vast majority of Wilko stores collapsed on Monday 11 September due to rising costs (Wikimedia Commons).

Then on Sunday 17 September, 38 more Wilko stores will close.

This will be followed by another 38 on Tuesday 19 September and 48 more on Thursday 21 September, including Crewe.

Rival retailer, B&M, has confirmed it will spend £13 million take on 51 of Wilko's branches, with these set to be rebranded as B&M shops.

It is yet to be made clear whether any jobs will be saved or Wilko workers will be given preference if they apply for roles at the new B&M shops.

Wilko is currently open in Crewe's Market Shopping Centre 8am until 7pm (Monday to Saturday) and 10am until 4pm (Sunday) (Wilko).

Poundland has also purchased 71 Wilko stores, with The Range buying out the Wilko brand for £5 million.

Wilko is currently open in Crewe's Market Shopping Centre 8am until 7pm (Monday to Saturday) and 10am until 4pm (Sunday).

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