‘I’m broken-hearted’: customers mourn the end of Wilko

As the store enters administration, shoppers talk about its convenience, bargains, range of goods - and supply issues

• Wilko calls in administrators after talks fail
• Employees - how will you be affected?

The mood in the Wilko in Lewisham Shopping Centre is sombre on Thursday afternoon as dozens of customers ponder whether this visit might be their last, now that the budget retailer has officially entered administration.

The south-east London branch is one of about 400 across the country facing the threat of closure after rescue talks failed, putting 12,000 jobs across the business at risk.