James Kemsey Wilkinson
James Kemsey "JK" Wilkinson (6 December 1906 – 18 December 1997) was an English businessman, the founder of the high street chain Wilko. In 2014, it was reported that Wilko had 372 stores, 23,000 employees and annual revenues of £1.5 billion. Wilko collapsed into administration, on 10 August 2023.
James Kemsey Wilkinson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 December 1906 Handsworth, Staffordshire, England |
| Died | 18 December 1997 (aged 91) Leicester, Leicestershire, England |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Years active | 1930–1997 |
| Known for | Founder of retailer Wilko |
| Spouse |
Mary Cooper (m. 1934) |
| Children | 2 (Tony) |
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