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Wilkinson (retailer)

Company nameWilkinson
Company typePrivate
IndustryRetail
Founded1930
HeadquartersWorksop, UK
No. of locations337 (August 2010)
Key peopleKarin Swann (Chairwoman)
Lisa Wilkinson (Chairwoman)
Stuart Mitchell (CEO)
ProductsBasic Groceries, Consumer goods, DIY, Stationery, Pets
Revenue(+)£1,364 million (2008)
Operating income(+)£85 million (2007)

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Wilkinson (sometimes informally Wilko, 'Wilks', Billy Wilks or Wilky's) is a British high-street discount chain with over 300 stores, selling primarily homewares and household goods.

Founded in the 1930s as Wilkinson Cash Stores by James Kemsey Wilkinson, the company has remained largely in the hands of the founding family since. When chairman Tony Wilkinson, the son of the founder, retired as Chairman after 45 years in 2005, he was replaced by his niece, Karin Swann, and his daughter, Lisa Wilkinson.

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Kragthorpe: 'Life goes on' - Harline and other stories that resonate - Salt Lake Tribune Tweet this news
Salt Lake Tribune--Having long ago saved himself from a destructive path, Gary -Wilkinson- went into the stands to rescue his wife from rioting fans during a ... - Date : Wed, 04 Aug 2010 23:08:20 GMT+00:00
Neenah benefit for toddler wrestles with police protection - Appleton Post Crescent Tweet this news
Appleton Post Crescent--Police Chief Kevin -Wilkinson- posted the overtime opportunity, but only one officer signed up. “This posting is in competition with quite a number of other ... - Date : Thu, 05 Aug 2010 01:23:05 GMT+00:00
Nature's Peak Sees Huge Payoff From Recent Trade Shows - PR Newswire (press release) Tweet this news
PR Newswire (press release)--Paul -Wilkinson-, CEO of Nature's Peak, said, "The response from buyers, distributors and retailers is everything we expected. There is nothing better than ... - Date : Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:04:58 GMT+00:00
Caricom leader to resign after nearly 2 decades - BusinessWeek Tweet this news
BusinessWeek--The longtime leader of a Caribbean trade bloc announced his resignation Wednesday, surprising many who had praised the way he dealt with ... - Date : Wed, 04 Aug 2010 23:30:19 GMT+00:00
Kendra Wilkinson Sexy Swimsuit Photos! - Right Celebrity Tweet this news
Right Celebrity--By Rachelle A mere months after having a baby Kendra -Wilkinson- poses for some sexy swimsuit photos. Although it sounds kind of dirty it is not at all in ... - Date : Sun, 04 Jul 2010 18:33:25 GMT+00:00
Jazzy little numbers - Sydney Morning Herald Tweet this news
Sydney Morning Herald--Guy -Wilkinson- trades his hot dog for hearty Creole and Cajun classics at a New Orleans cooking school. "A HOT dog? We got all this great food here and ... - Date : Mon, 05 Jul 2010 04:48:30 GMT+00:00
Local elections in Mexico marred by violence, intimidation - San Jose Mercury News Tweet this news
San Jose Mercury News--MEXICO CITY � In elections marred by violence, intimidation and the growing influence of drug traffickers, ... - Date : Mon, 05 Jul 2010 01:54:55 GMT+00:00
Wilkinson has "a lot of work ahead" with son - Digital Spy Tweet this news
Digital Spy--"He has so much energy, he is ready to get up and go,” -Wilkinson- told People. “Man, I know I have a lot of work ahead of me because he is one energised kid, ... - Date : Sat, 03 Jul 2010 17:49:10 GMT+00:00
Competition, demand leaving young athletes camped out - Mankato Free Press Tweet this news
Mankato Free Press--ST PETER � For most of the last 34 years, Steve -Wilkinson's- tennis camps have been full, with waiting lists for ... - Date : Mon, 05 Jul 2010 05:46:21 GMT+00:00
Obesity is IVF miscarriage risk - BBC News Tweet this news
BBC News--Overweight women undergoing fertility treatment have double the risk of miscarriage of normal weight women, a UK study says. ... - Date : Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:45:09 GMT+00:00

Year ending Turnover (£m) Trading profit (£m) Operating profit (£m)
31 January 2009 1,400 31.6
1 February 2008 1,364 88 50.3
2 February 2007 1,246 85 48.4
27 January 2006 1,135 25.7
1 January 2005 1,116 54.3
1 January 2004 1,045 56.5
31 January 2003 922 44.7
2 February 2002 817 36.6



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