Poundland news and analysis – Page 16
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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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NewsPoundland 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.
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Poundland confirms flotation plan for March
Poundland today confirmed its intention to proceed with an initial public offering which it said will mark the “next phase” of the business.
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NewsLightbody tempts with One Direction
Lightbody Ventures will be hoping its latest launch – One Direction biscuits – has the X Factor…
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Poundland reveals plans to open Dealz stores in Spain
Poundland has announced plans to open 10 new stores over the next two years in Spain.
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NewsPoundland sales growth down to ‘broadening appeal’
A surge in middle class shoppers has helped Poundland to secure record Christmas sales.
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Poundland offers £1 fitness sessions with WeightWatchers
With much of the nation embracing a post-Christmas health kick, Poundland is teaming up with WeightWatchers to offer customers £1 personal trainer sessions.
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NewsPoundland signs up to sell Health Lottery tickets
Poundland has announced a partnership with the Health Lottery with tickets available in 280 stores from tomorrow.
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NewsPoundland to launch Jane Asher bakeware range in 2014
Poundland is set to join forces with baking entrepreneur and actress Jane Asher to launch an exclusive bakeware collection in spring 2014.
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NewsPoundland boss on flotation talk: It’s a natural output of success
Poundland CEO Jim McCarthy has described a flotation as “a natural output of success” as speculation continues to build that the discounter is to launch an initial public offering (IPO) for next year.
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Analysis & FeaturesAre pound shops milking it?
More and more non-food discounters are stocking fresh milk. What’s behind their attraction to the white stuff, and what does it mean for dairy?