Poundland

British discount variety retailer Poundland that sells food and drink, homewares, health and beauty, and PepCo clothing at low prices. It has around 850 stores and an ecommerce website. It launched its Poundland Perks loyalty scheme in 2024. Retail Week provides news, analysis, features and opinion about Poundland and the value sector.

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News
Poundland returns to round pounds for ‘simplicity’ in turnaround plan
2025-08-28T06:46:00+01:00By Ellis Hawthorne
As reported by Retail Week earlier this month, Poundland is to return to round pounds in its pricing after a successful five month trial in selected stores.
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Poundland wins go-ahead for restructuring plan from High Court
2025-08-26T14:41:00+01:00By George MacDonald
Value retailer Poundland has been given a green light to restructure, providing a lifeline as it launches a revival strategy.
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Court to have final say on Poundland restructuring after creditor pushback
2025-08-20T16:35:00+01:00By George MacDonald
Creditors have failed to fully back value retailer Poundland’s restructuring plan, meaning a final decision will be made at a court hearing next week, Retail Week understands.

More on Poundland

Analysis

Poundland poised to press button on £1 price rollout as it awaits restructuring green light

2025-08-20T05:30:00+01:00By George MacDonald

Assuming the value retailer wins support for its turnaround plans in the next few days, boss Barry Williams thinks it could make a comeback as swift as its decline. Here, he tells Retail Week about his plans to make Poundland a favourite with shoppers once again

News

Poundland confirms number of store closures exceeds 50

2025-08-12T06:41:00+01:00By Megan Robinson

Poundland has confirmed the location of a further 12 stores set to close in the coming weeks, bringing the total of guaranteed store closures to 52.

Pepco Group brings in advisers to support Poundland transition to new owners
2025-07-25T15:09:00+01:00By Megan Robinson
Poundland outlines restructuring plan to kick-start turnaround
2025-06-17T09:08:00+01:00By George MacDonald
Poundland to 'halt rent payments' at hundreds of stores
2025-06-17T06:03:00+01:00By George Arnett
‘Gone for £1, but Poundland could still coin it in again’
2025-06-12T13:28:00+01:00By George MacDonald

Poundland sale confirmed with £80m financing package
2025-06-12T08:06:00+01:00By Ellis Hawthorne
Poundland owner inching closer to sale of discounter
2025-06-10T15:21:00+01:00By Hugh Radojev
Poundland eyes rent cuts in bid to save on costs
2025-06-09T14:55:00+01:00By Hugh Radojev
Pepco says Poundland exit ‘expected’ by September
2025-05-22T06:57:00+01:00By George Arnett

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