Frasers Group, Primark and TK Maxx are among the retailers scouting former Wilko outlets for new stores.
According to Drapers, Mike Ashley’s retail empire is in discussions with landlords about several ex-Wilko properties for its Sports Direct fascias, with a particular interest in retail park locations.
Primark is understood to be exploring multiple sites belonging to the collapsed retailer with a focus on high streets, which could help the retailer test smaller-format stores.
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A Primark spokesperson said: “We are always looking at opportunities to grow our business but don’t, as a rule, speculate about where we might open stores in the future.”
TK Maxx is also said to be interested in taking on several former stores across the UK.
The fashion firms join the throng of homeware and discount retailers looking to make a move on the soon-to-be vacant sites following Wilko’s collapse last month.
Poundland is set to open its first 10 stores inside the empty units this weekend after snapping up 71 of the retailer’s stores earlier this month.
Discount rival B&M also snapped up 51 Wilko stores in a £13m deal at the start of September.
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