A HUGE budget retailer is poised to shut down another former Wilko store just months after opening. Poundland took over the former Wilko site in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, last October after Wilko went into administration. 2 The branch of Poundland in Altrincham is closing after just eight months (stock image) Credit: Getty But now the discount retailer is shuttering the location on George Street in the Stamford Quarter after just eight months.
Poundland previously closed a branch at the other end of George Street in early 2023. Signs have gone up saying: "Sorry. We're closing 17th June.
Visit our website for other nearby stores." A spokesperson for Poundland said the firm had been unable to agree a new lease with the landlord. He said: "Sadly we’ve been unable to agree lease terms that would enable us to keep the store trading.
“The store’s is currently planned to close on 17 June. "Whenever we have to close a store, it goes without saying we do all we can to find alternative roles for colleagues." The retailer had given priority to Wilko workers when recruiting new staff for the outlet.
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