All Poundland articles – Page 6
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NewsPepco revenue rises despite ‘challenging trading environment’
Pepco has reported a growth in revenue despite facing a “challenging trading environment” in April and May across central Europe.
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NewsPoundland to hire 120 staff ahead of digital expansion
Poundland has started to recruit 120 people for roles at its South Yorkshire distribution centre ahead of its digital expansion in the summer.
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NewsPoundland to extend grocery offer to more stores
Poundland is expanding its grocery offering to an additional 24 stores across the UK.
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NewsPepco sales rise as growth strategy progresses
Pepco has reported an increase in sales and revenue as trading remained strong due to its “strong progress against strategic objectives”.
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DataRanking: The fastest-growing value retailers revealed
In the cost-of-living crisis, affordable retailers have never been more relevant to price-conscious consumers, but which have been making the most of the mood of the nation? And which are set to turn market share into future growth? To find out, the Retail Week analyst team has tracked group sales across 15 of the biggest value retailers and analysed their compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to predict how much bigger they’ll be in five years’ time
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NewsPoundland seeking London locations for new store format
Poundland has confirmed that it is looking for more locations in London to expand its new store format.
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NewsPepco to open first store in Portugal as it ramps up European expansion
Pepco Group is opening its first store in Portugal as it expands its presence across Western Europe.
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NewsPoundland owner’s sales climb as it navigates ‘challenging environment’
Poundland parent Pepco has reported a rise in second-quarter sales as it successfully steers its way through a “challenging environment”.
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DataRanking: Who will be the biggest retailers in the UK in 2026?
Offering a glimpse of what lies ahead, Retail Week analysts reveal which retailers will sit at the top of the food chain in 2026, which will be overtaken by their closest rivals and which will lose their spot in the ranking altogether
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NewsPoundland announces store transformation project
Poundland is embarking on the “biggest transformation of its store estate” yet, which will see 50 stores open, expand or relocate across the UK before the end of September 2023.
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NewsPepco sales soar off the back of ‘very successful Christmas’
Poundland parent company Pepco has reported a boost in sales in the lead-up to Christmas and said it expects “another year of consistent performance” in 2023.
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NewsPoundland owner Pepco ramps up investment in stores as profits rise
Poundland owner Pepco Group plans to accelerate its store expansion plan after posting an increase in profits.
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NewsFormer Pepco boss Andy Bond to return as chair
Andy Bond is to return to Poundland owner Pepco Group as its new chair.
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AnalysisShopper survey: How cash-strapped consumers plan to cut spend this Christmas
Sweet treats face being cut from Christmas shopping lists this festive season as cash-strapped consumers look to make ends meet, according to new research carried out for Retail Week
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Opinion'Difficult trading conditions offer a good opportunity to accelerate renewal'
While many retailers will approach uncertain conditions by looking to reduce costs and scale back, arbitrarily cutting investment is not a long-term approach, believes Lisa Hooker
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NewsDiscounter Pepco targets new store openings as customers fly to value
Poundland owner Pepco has said it will accelerate its new store opening programme as demand for its offering increases amid global economic uncertainty.
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InterviewInterview: Poundland’s Barry Williams on Christmas, cost of living and gunning for the grocers
Retail Week sits down with Poundland boss Barry Williams to discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by the cost-of-living crisis, the retailer’s growing focus on new categories and building a profitable online business from a standing start
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AnalysisRetail’s wish list for new prime minister Liz Truss
Liz Truss has been named as the new leader of the Conservative party – and the UK’s 56th prime minister – following a fractious two-month contest.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five things you need to know about value giant Poundland
Despite rolling out a multi-price strategy, Poundland is leaning back into its eponymous £1 price point as the cost-of-living crisis mounts for customers. But how is the retailer equipped to handle declining consumer spend and confidence as a recession looms?
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NewsPoundland owner Pepco’s sales soar as it increases store expansion plans
Pepco has upped its store expansion goals for the year to drive further growth.