Wilko is closing 52 of its branches for good next week after going into administration.
Administrators revealed the locations of the stores closing after failing to secure a rescue deal for the whole business.
PwC, which was appointed to oversee the insolvency last month, said it was still in ongoing talks with parties interested in buying the remaining parts of the business.It comes after discount retailer B&M stepped in to save 51 Wilko stores on Tuesday, making a £13 million deal. B&M said in an update to investors: "The consideration is fully funded from existing cash reserves and the acquisition is not expected to be conditional on any regulatory clearances."
It said an update on the timing of the new store openings will be provided alongside its half-year financial results on November 9.
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