Wilkos Southport at risk as company warn of imminent collapse

The popular DIY and homeware store Wilkos in Southport could be closed down.

It comes after the company’s owners said they were struggling to keep the business afloat.

The privately-owned company said it had filed a “notice of intention” to appoint administrators after failing to find enough investment.

Wilko, formally known as Wilkinsons, employs some 12,000 people across 400 UK stores and is well-known for its value furnishings and accessories.

The store in Southport’s Train Station has been a flagship of the arcade since the 1990s.