All Poundland articles
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NewsGordon Brothers stands by its approach on Poundland
Investor Gordon Brothers has defended its ownership record at troubled value retailer Poundland.
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NewsPoundland founder rules himself out of 11th-hour bid to save retailer
Poundland founder Steve Smith told Retail Week the retailer’s filing last week of a notice to appoint administrators would present “a problem” for any 11th-hour bidders looking to save the stricken brand.
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NewsGovernment ‘keeping options open’ over potential Poundland collapse
The business secretary has signalled the government is ready to take action against Poundland’s US owner if they feel the retailer is wrongly forced to shutter.
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Opinion‘A stench hangs over Poundland’s demise’
After the value retailer filed an intention to appoint administrators, questions are being asked of owner Gordon Brothers about why it ended up in such a parlous position, says George MacDonald
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NewsBurnham says government ‘ready to support’ Poundland workers
The prime minister also called for answers about why owners of the business would turn down an offer that would have saved jobs.
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NewsPoundland files notice of intention to appoint administrators
Value retailer Poundland looks poised to be put into administration, barring any last minute deal.
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NewsPoundland owner restricts retailer’s access to funding
Gordon Brothers, the owner of Poundland, has limited the value retailer’s access to financing, further raising fears of an administration, Retail Week understands.
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NewsPoundland situation condemned as ‘unexpected, unwanted and wholly avoidable’
The possibility of a break-up of Poundland has been greeted with dismay at the value retailer, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsB&M and Lidl enter Poundland race as sale process ramps up
Discount supermarket chain Lidl and value retailer B&M have both reportedly entered the race for Poundland, as the race to snap up some or all of the struggling chain intensifies.
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NewsPoundland owner bolsters board as sale talks continue
The owner of Poundland has appointed a trio of restructuring experts to the retailer’s board ahead of a potential sale.
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NewsPoundland launches seasonal recruitment drive
Poundland has kicked off its seasonal recruitment drive, with plans to recruit hundreds of colleagues to support its stores over the busy trading period.
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NewsThe Range owner CDS makes bid for Poundland
The owner of The Range, Wilko and Homebase is understood to have joined the group of suitors circling Poundland.
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NewsPoundland in talks with Irish property firm over rescue deal
Poundland is reportedly in talks with Irish firm Martin Property Group about a rescue deal after owners Gordon Brothers put it up for sale.
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NewsPoundland pilots new in-store model as like-for-likes climb further
Value retailer Poundland is trying out a new in-store approach to general merchandise and clothing as like-for-likes advance, Retail Week can reveal.
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Chart of the WeekChart of the Week: Home Bargains takes crown as UK’s favourite value retailer
The retailer was named the country’s favourite value retailer in a Harris Poll survey shared exclusively with Retail Week
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FeatureCheap thrills: why didn’t the value sector nail sales during the cost-of-living crisis?
The cost-of-living crisis should’ve been the making of the UK’s biggest value-variety discounters but, largely, it wasn’t. Why?
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NewsPoundland management buyout team drafts in Interpath
Poundland’s potential management buy-out team has appointed advisors to spearhead a bid amid a tough battle to secure the retailer’s future.
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NewsAndy Bond links up with Poundland management team in buyout bid
Retail veteran Andy Bond has teamed up with the management of value retailer Poundland to pitch a management buy-out of the value retailer, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsPoundland insurers halt cover for new suppliers - reports
The discount retailer, currently up for sale, is working to convince suppliers to maintain relationships according to reports in The Sunday Telegraph
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NewsPoundland recovery ‘gathers momentum’ as like-for-likes rise
Value retailer Poundland has notched up strong growth in its final quarter, “re-establishing it as a viable and profitable company”.