Wilko have announced the closing date for their Reading store as the collapse of the historic retailer comes to a close.

The hardware and furnishings retailer tumbled into administration last month after it came under pressure from weak consumer spending and debts to suppliers.

Located in the Broad Street Mall in Reading town centre, customers have said they are disappointed to see the closure of one of the high streets most renowned discount stores.

After the majority of their stores shut their doors across the UK in September, customers have awaited with bated breath for the closure date of their local branch.

PWC has confirmed that some of the last remaining stores, including Reading, will shut its doors to customers on Tuesday, October 3.

The retailer will shut its final 111 stores in early October as part of the final phase of closures, administrators for PwC said.

The Wilko brand however will not disappear entirely from the UK high street after The Range agreed to buy Wilko’s brand, website and intellectual property, with plans to sell the acquired brand in its stores.