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Poundland Closures: Bargains Chain Reveals Next Wave of UK Stores Closing Down, Full List of Locations Near Me

Poundland plans to reduce its UK store estate from about 800 to 650-700 amid a 7.1% sales decline, closing 68 stores as part of its turnaround strategy.

  • Poundland has announced the closure of 68 stores as part of its restructuring plan, following its acquisition by Gordon Brothers from Pepco Group in June.
  • Of the 68 stores scheduled to close, 13 have already shut, including 10 on August 10.
  • Poundland plans to close additional stores as part of its restructuring efforts.
  • Darren MacDonald, Poundland's retail director, expressed disappointment over the closures but looks forward to welcoming customers to other locations.
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Poundland closures: bargains chain reveals next wave of UK stores closing down, full list of locations near me

The budget chain is cutting back its store numbers and winding down online sales 🛒

·Leeds, United Kingdom
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Retail Gazette broke the news in on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
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