Poundland news and analysis – Page 16
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NewsDelayed 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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NewsPoundland 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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NewsPoundland 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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NewsMorrisons 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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NewsPoundland 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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InterviewsJane 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 & FeaturesDoes 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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NewsPoundland names Darren Shapland chairman
Poundland has appointed Darren Shapland its new chairman, following Andrew Higginson’s departure to Morrisons.
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Analysis & FeaturesPoundland’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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NewsPoundland 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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NewsJo Wrate appointed Poundland trading controller
Jo Wrate has been promoted to trading controller for food and drink at Poundland…
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News‘Big retailer’ circling Online Pound Store as sales and visits soar
Onlinepoundstore.co.uk was launched in February A rival is looking to snap up website onlinepoundstore.co.uk, its founder has claimed.Garry Almond, who launched the site in February, said the company had been approached by “a big retailer” who had “offered to buy it out”.However, he refused to be drawn ...
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NewsDisney's Frozen to feature as new Poundland toiletries range
Licensed products specialist H&A is bringing Disney’s Frozen – the biggest animated movie in history – to the toiletries m…
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NewsInvestors hit by IPO 'indigestion'
Companies hoping to tap the early year thirst for retail flotations have been warned investors are losing their appetite…
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NewsPoundland to develop click & collect service for online offer
Poundland’s transactional website will eventually offer click & collect, chief executive Jim McCarthy has revealed…
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Poundland credits store openings for 13.3% sales growth
Poundland has announced a 13.3% increase in total sales for the 52 weeks ending 30 March 2014.
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NewsPoundland's Claire Bolton takes Londis regional director role
Musgrave GB has hired former Poundland head of format development Claire Bolton as a Londis regional director…
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High street darling Poundland heads out of town for new stores
Poundland will target retail park locations as it aims to open 60 new stores this year…
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NewsPoundland takes time with its launch online
Poundland has confirmed it will launch an online trial later this year but stressed this would not necessarily lead to the rollout of a transactional website.