Archive of all Wilko articles – Page 5
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NewsWilkinson launches 54-strong range of own-label food lines
High street chain Wilkinson has launched its first own-label food range under the Wilko brand following an internal review. An initial 54 lines across the crisps, confectionery and biscuit categories have been introduced in all its 346…
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Pets at Home hires Asda veteran as its new trading director
Peter Pritchard, the former non-food trading director of Asda, has been appointed trading director for petcare retailer Pets At Home. Pritchard will join Pets at Home in January 2011 from Wilkinson where he was head of buying for 16…
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Wilkinson plans major expansion in Scotland
High-street retailer Wilkinson has unveiled plans for a major push north of the border and a significant expansion of its own-label offer.
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Brown named chairman of 99p Stores
The former managing director of high street retailer Wilkinson, Gordon Brown, has been appointed chairman of 99p Stores.
Brown said he was planning to take 99p Stores to the “next level” and ensure its continued growth.
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Wilkinson trials image makeover
Wilkinson, the hardware store that is offering an increasing amount of grocery, is trialling a make-over of its image. he new look, which has been installed in stores in Walton-on-Thames, Leicester and Sheffield, includes a refreshed logo reading…
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Why Woolies should take a leaf out of Wilko’s book
If Malcolm Walker succeeds in getting his hands on Woolworths, he’ll be well advised to look at why its rival is doing so well.
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Mitchell is back to take the helm at Wilkinson
Stuart Mitchell, former MD of Sainsbury, has returned to the UK as chief executive officer for high street general retailer Wilkinson. Mitchell left the MD role at Sainsbury in May 2004 after 20 years at the supermarket group and moved to…
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Wilkinson grabs a slice of the pie
Wilkinson has stepped up its grocery offer with a trial in 20 stores, says Beth Brooks. Last month, The Grocer revealed that high street general merchandise retailer Wilkinson was stepping up its grocery offer by trialling food products…
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In Brief: Wilkinson's blitz; Organic growth; Shipment Service; Trading results; Gum campaign
General merchandise retailer Wilkinson has launched a ‘Price Blitz’ as part of its ongoing trial of the sale of grocery products in its stores. As part of the promotion, which will run throughout the six-month grocery trial,…
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