HOMEWEAR store Wilko has launched a surprising new home service leaving shoppers confused and saying the chain “is getting out of hand”.
But it could be the perfect thing shoppers need to put the waste from all their other household buys from the bargain store in.
Wilko is now offering a rubbish skip service for home or garden waste.
The chain said in a post to Facebook: “Forgotten to order a skip? Need one delivered tomorrow? No problem! Hire a skip in minutes and get it delivered the next day.
“Whether you’re landscaping a garden or clearing a site, we have a wide range of skips to suit your needs. Flexible rental periods, expert advice, and a quick, easy hire process. “
The new service has left Wilko fans shocked at the “random” decision.
One said: “Wilko is getting out of hand with all this random stuff it is now doing.”
Another wrote: “Wilko How are we supposed to get a skip home from the store?”
While a third commented: “Wilko, have you been hacked?”
It comes after Wilko unveiled a host of new services, including its first-ever kitchen collection, click and collect and order points, where shoppers can browse the catalogue and order whatever they like to be delivered to the store or their home.
The bargain chain also unveiled Iceland freezers, usually found in The Range stores, at two of its branches as part of a trial.
Shoppers can raid the freezers to stock up on all of the classic Iceland ranges, including TGI Friday’s, Greggs and Slimming World.
The collaboration between Wilko and Iceland follows the supermarket’s partnership with The Range, which are both owned by CDS supermarkets.
Alex Simpkin, CDS chief executive said: “For our wilko roll-out we’ve been keen to trial lots of new additions to enhance the shopper experience.
“Alongside all the great products our Wilko customers know and love we’ve added even more lines, new services and have expanded categories including food.”
Wilko is slowly rebuilding its presence on high streets after collapsing into administration in August 2023 and closing all of its 400 stores.
Following several failed rescue bids, fellow bargain chain The Range bought Wilko‘s name and intellectual property.
Wilko’s website relaunched shortly after the sale went through and began selling classic Wilko products in the former’s stores.
Then, in late November, the retailer shocked fans by announcing that physical stores would also be making a comeback.
By December, three shops were open in Plymouth, Exeter, and Luton.
In March, a further two sites opened in St Albans and Rotherham.
The Sun was recently invited to take an exclusive tour of the new Wilko in in The Maltings shopping centre in St Albans.
Here is a timeline of what happened to Wilko
