US EditionPoundland Closing 25 Stores - Full List of Affected UK Locations
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 18 – Poundland will reduce its UK store count from about 800 to 650-700, risking over 1,300 jobs as part of a plan to simplify operations and restore growth.
- Poundland announced it will close 25 stores across the UK by August 17 as part of a broader recovery and restructuring plan following its June acquisition by Gordon Brothers.
- The closures result from prolonged underperformance, declining revenues, and the need to refocus operations to return the business to growth, as stated by managing director Barry Williams.
- The closures form part of a wider strategy including 68 total store shutdowns, with staff being engaged through formal consultations and offered alternative roles where possible.
- Poundland’s retail director, Darren MacDonald, acknowledged that while it is deeply unfortunate to have to close some stores as part of the recovery efforts, these steps are essential to protect the jobs of thousands of employees and maintain hundreds of other locations across the country.
- Poundland expects its store count to fall from around 800 to approximately 650-700, maintaining a sizeable network to serve over 20 million annual customers despite the necessary closures.
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