Earlier this week Wilko collapsed into administration putting 12,000 jobs at risk. Now, the budget retailer could be sold within days and rivals could buy up to 300 shops.
The beloved British chain was plunged into administration yesterday in the biggest collapse on the High Street since Debenhams and Sir Philip Green s retail empire.
Wilko chief executive Mark Jackson said in an open latter that the firm had a significant level of interest but they were unable to close a deal in time.