Following the collapse of high street giant Wilko, the Maidenhead store has seen in a new tenant.

Wilko, which was a long-standing part of Maidenhead High Street, closed on Sunday, September 17.

Employees were asked to stay on until Tuesday, September 19.

The appointed administrator PWC said: "Since their appointment on 10 August, the joint administrators have explored all potential opportunities to save the business.

"They have worked closely with Wilko, its employees and suppliers, to fully understand the structure, implications and viability of a number of offers received for all or parts of the Group. 

"However, despite extensive efforts, it has become clear that no significant part of the Wilko operations can be rescued as a going concern."

The Maidenhead branch of Wilko, along with nine other stores were bought out of administration by Poundland and are due to reopen today.

On Saturday, September 30 the store relaunched under the Poundland branding, with shoppers invited in from 8am.

A sign on the door could be seen reading: "This store is reopening on Saturday at 8am.

"It's the start of our journey to bring you a full Poundland offer.

"The team will be happy to see you shopping with them again."

Poundland is encouraging former Wilko staff to apply for roles at the shops, including store assistants and managers, and said it would “prioritise” them for the jobs.

Poundland said the stores will stock customer favourites, including clothing, alongside any existing Wilko clearance items.

Darren Kay, Poundland retail director, said: “We’re pleased to be able to re-open so quickly – not least because our ambition is to provide job opportunities for former Wilko colleagues.

“Of course, we’re not yet in a position to offer our fullest ranges in these stores, but we know customers will appreciate a shop that’s open, trading and employing colleagues to one that’s got its shutters closed.”

The group said it is planning to roll out a full makeover of the stores throughout 2024 to become “fully operational Poundlands”.