All Poundland articles – Page 12
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Hussein Lalani plans new venture as CMA probes Poundland deal
After Poundland take-over, Hussein Lalani will either launch an online channel for 99p Stores, or expand the brand to Tanzania
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Poundland found guilty of misleading consumers
Dispute centres around claim of “Everything for £1”, upheld after 3 complaints some items cost over £1
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Morrisons chairman Andrew Higginson to advise Poundland owner on retail investments
Morrisons chairman Andrew Higginson has added a new role to his list of responsibilities after joining the private equity owner of Poundland as a senior advisor.
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Warburg Pincus nets £142m from Poundland shares sale
The majority shareholder of Poundland has netted £142m from the sale of almost half its remaining stake…
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Poundland share price slips as largest shareholder sells 14% stake for £142m
Poundland’s majority shareholder Warburg Pincus has netted £142m from the sale of almost half its remaining stake in the discount chain.
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Analysis and Features
99p Stores deal is a "step change" for Poundland store opening programme
Poundland’s shares soar on news of 99p Stores takeover - pushing market cap past £1bn - but what opportunities does CEO Jim McCarthy think a combination brings?
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City snapshot: Poundland to swallow up rival fixed price discounter 99p Stores for £55m
Poundland agrees to £55m takeover of rival discounter 99p Stores. Plus a profit warning from Tate & Lyle sends shares spiralling - and the latest movements from the rest of stock market.
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Poundland unfazed by shopper income surge
Consumers have more money but Poundland CEO Jim McCarthy is confident they will continue to flock to his chain regardless…
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Delayed store openings take the shine off Poundland's record Christmas
More than seven million customers were served at Poundland in the peak Christmas trading week helping the discount chain to a record festive period.
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Poundland on the expansion trail after 15% first half sales growth
Poundland has has given a further indication of the enduring strength of the discount sector with a strong set of half-year results.
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Poundland names two new non-exec directors
Poundland has named former McBride chief executive Miles Roberts as non-executive director and senior independent director.
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Morrisons agrees deal with Rieves Lotteries for scratchcard rollout
Retail charity scratchcard specialist Rieves Lotteries has secured a new partnership with Morrisons to roll out cards for the retailer’s chosen charity Sue Ryder in 500 stores.
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Poundland stocks H&A Nightmare Before Christmas lines
Licensed toiletries specialist H&A is launching Nightmare Before Christmas products exclusively in Poundland for Halloween…
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The Big Interview
Jane Asher talks to The Grocer about her hit bakeware range
Actress and cake maker Jane Asher talks to The Grocer about her hit bakeware range for Poundland…
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Poundland execs decide against bonuses despite successful year
Poundland executives have elected to receive no bonus despite a year of double-digit sales growth and a landmark IPO…
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Analysis and Features
Does hurricane Higginson signal a wind of change at Morrisons?
Yesterday a who’s who of retail veterans was paraded in the press as potential replacements for Sir Ian Gibson as the next Morrisons chairman.
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Poundland names Darren Shapland chairman
Poundland has appointed Darren Shapland its new chairman, following Andrew Higginson’s departure to Morrisons.
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Analysis and Features
Poundland’s progress is more than just froth
The IPO market supposedly has retail indigestion, but if another Poundland came along investors would soon regain their appetite.
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Poundland sees further sales boost after strong annual growth
Poundland has reported an 18% first quarter growth in sales this morning after posting double-digit full-year sales and profit growth
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Jo Wrate appointed Poundland trading controller
Jo Wrate has been promoted to trading controller for food and drink at Poundland…