Former Wilko store in Derbyshire town set to relaunch as Poundland this weekend

A Wilko store left vacant after the chain’s collapse will reopen as a Poundland branch this weekend.
By Tom Hardwick
Published 10th Oct 2023, 09:46 BST
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Poundland has confirmed that a number of former Wilko stores will relaunch under the Poundland brand this weekend – including the branch at Church Street, Ripley.

The Ripley store is one of nine that will open its doors on the morning of Saturday, October 14 – with the extensive grocery, household and general merchandise ranges found in every Poundland store.

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They will also feature the same Pepco family clothing that is now rolling out to more than 500 of Poundland’s existing UK and Ireland stores.

Ripley’s Wilko will reopen as a Poundland this weekend.Ripley’s Wilko will reopen as a Poundland this weekend.
Ripley’s Wilko will reopen as a Poundland this weekend.

The extended clothing range, which sees Poundland offer more kidswear than before, also feature new licensed products including Harry Potter, Gremlins, Tom & Jerry and the Moomins, alongside popular Disney, Warner and Star Wars ranges.

Poundland’s retail director, Darren Kay, said: “We’re moving at pace because we know how important opening these stores are to local communities.

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