Wilko shoppers shamed as ‘scavengers’ after boasting about sales in same post as woman reveals husband risks redundancy
MANY were sad to hear that high street chain Wilko had collapsed into administration in the past few weeks with its future uncertain.
But any savvy shopper knows once a store announces it's closing there’s usually bargains to be had.
Wilko has recently announced a huge sale with some items up to 50% off.
Bargain hunters have been sharing the deals they have found in Wilko stores up and down the country.
One money saving group has let it’s members know some of the earlier deals to be had, which has seen items drop by up to 30% off in price.
The group shared the news in a Facebook post online.
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They said: “Wilko Sale Up To 30% Off!”
In the post Facebook users could see sale signs for pets items at 10% off as well as 30% off stationary, toys and Halloween items.
The homeware section has a 20% off some items.
The price has racked up over 100 impressions but it sounds like many shoppers were expecting better deals.
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One user said: “It’s a rip of that’s why! £4.50 for dogs deodorant in the one near mine you can literally walk 10 seconds next door and get it for £2.50.”
Another said: “They will go down to 50 percent soon. They are 30 ATM so they can push their luck and try get as much money as they can before they go.”
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“Mine is still full price,” claimed a third user.
However these users were shamed for being ‘scavengers’ as one woman reminded users that the sale means the future of its 400 shops and 12,500 workers is at risk.
It turns out one of these works is her husband.
She confessed: “Just a note to say please be kind when shopping in Wilko sales. My husband has worked there for 26 years.”
She added: “Started as a Saturday boy and worked really hard all the way up into a senior post. He's now pending redundancy.”
Another user added: “Such a shame please be kind. I know people who work there.”
A third chimed: “Totally agree they don’t need folk being insensitive, so sorry your husband has to go through this . We had similar this year but not retail so feel for you. Sending good luck to your husband.”