Poundland

Poundland boss: We're not changing our name to '97p Land'

15 May 2013 | By Daniel Lanyon

Poundland’s CEO Jim McCarthy has downplayed suggestions it had initiated a price war by dropping prices to 97p in areas where rivals – particularly 99p Stores – have recently opened new stores.

99p stores eyes up HMV, Jessops and Blockbuster sites

99p stores eyes up HMV, Jessops and Blockbuster sites

16 Mar 2013 | By Beth Phillips

Discounter 99p Stores is eyeing a number of sites occupied by retail chains that have fallen into administration…

99 Stores to sell fresh produce permanently

99 Stores to sell fresh produce permanently

08 Dec 2012 | By James Halliwell

One year after launch, 99p Stores says its fresh produce range is doing well and has now become a permanent fixture…

Have discounters really cracked the UK? Subscription

08 Dec 2012 | By Will Carter

Without doubt, discounters in the UK are currently enjoying an unprecedented run of growth…

Talking Shop: Obsess about detail, detail Subscription

20 Oct 2012 | By Malcolm Hepworth

There is a saying used by retailers and about retailers - “they know the price of everything but the value of nothing”…

Wallop's Poundland 'exposé' lacked teeth

22 Sep 2012 | By Liz Hamson

Secrets of Poundland (C4, 8pm, 17 September) pulled in Dispatches’ second-biggest audience on record…

Aldi's blueprint is evolving - and it's working a treat

30 Jun 2012 | Updated: 05 Jul 2012 | By James Halliwell

The beauty of Aldi’s discounter model has always been its Teutonic simplicity. Small stores, compact…

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The premium own-label opportunity

27 Oct 2012

Sir: The number of new initiatives from the discount sector is a sign of the times….

Mystery shops are under-used

28 Jan 2012

As price parity among retailers becomes the norm, the in-store experience and service offering…

Discounter chains win over shoppers

07 Apr 2008

Congratulations to Netto for being named the UK’s fastest-growing supermarket. Discounters should…

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