Poundland news and analysis – Page 18
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Analysis & FeaturesRetailers remain chastened by their Workfare experience
Muddle of government initiatives is branded ‘a jigsaw without a picture’ despite High Court giving notorious scheme the all-clear.
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NewsRight royal knees-up at Poundland
Poundland recruited a host of almost-famous faces to kick off its ‘Party All Summer Long’ campaign.
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NewsSweet Heaven gets a makeover at Poundland
Poundland has revamped and relaunched its ‘Sweet Heaven’ bagged sweets range.
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NewsPoundland basket spend is higher
Shoppers snap up more bargains at Poundland than at its pound shop rivals, research by Him! has revealed.
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NewsCoxon drives Poundland expansion
Poundland has signalled its intent to launch an e-commerce website - and continue its march into Europe.
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NewsPoundland warehouses benefit from new customised tablet PCs
Poundland has improved its warehouse operations by rolling out handheld tablet PCs to check deliveries and availability.
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NewsNow Poundland pulls out of controversial work scheme
Poundland has become the latest retailer to withdraw from the government’s controversial work programme, which placed job seekers in mandatory unpaid positions in a number of retailers across the UK.
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InterviewsA single-minded man
Poundland boss Jim McCarthy is pushing ahead with ambitious European expansion plans - despite the Eurozone crisis - and his aspirations don’t end there.
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NewsPoundland playing it cool over frozen move
Poundland is trialling a new frozen food offer as it looks to cash in on the possible break-up of Iceland Foods.
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Everything still £1 as Poundland gears up to launch web offer
Poundland is gearing up to launch its first e-commerce website - and yes, everything will sell for a pound.
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NewsPoundland adds DVDs to Replay range
Poundland has started selling Hollywood blockbuster films on DVD as part of its Replay range. The discounter will be hoping DVD sales will emulate the success of its Replay range of pre-owned but fully refurbished CDs, which have flown...
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News99p Stores to make its debut in Ireland
99p Stores is about to beat Poundland to the punch in the Republic of Ireland. Just weeks after Poundland announced it would open its first Dealz store in October, 99p Stores has revealed it will open its first store in the republic next…
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NewsPoundland unites withEntertainment Magpie
Poundland is continuing to push into HMV’s territory after securing a deal with CD, DVD and game buyer Entertainment Magpie. Under the deal, Entertainment Magpie which is currently advertising its Music Magpie service on television is…
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NewsPoundland sets sights on Europe with Irish debut for Dealz
Poundland is expanding into Europe. It will open its first store outside the UK in October, in the Republic of Ireland, under the name Dealz.
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NewsPoundland shows CD and DVD have a high street future...at £1
HMV is on its knees. Zavvi, Woolworths and Borders are long gone. But as high street CD and DVD sales nosedive, Poundland shoppers are turning to the single-price discounter to snap up old favourites at a fraction of their rrp.
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Diet crisps fly off shelves at Poundland
Poundland has shifted £1.5m worth of WeightWatchers-branded crisps in less than two months. The round-pound discounter relaunched an exclusive range of the brand earlier this year and ran a golden ticket promotion on multipacks of the...
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NewsPoundland and P&G link up to work health and beauty market
Poundland is hoping to snatch a bigger slice of the health and beauty market after sealing a deal to source directly from Procter & Gamble. “We are direct with P&G now,” said Poundland CEO Jim McCarthy, speaking exclusively to…
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Shoppers hungry to do a bigger grocery shop at Wilkinson
Shoppers would welcome an increased grocery offer at high street variety discounter Wilkinson, new research has revealed.Him!'s Variety Discounter Tracking Programme, which quizzed 1,000 Wilkinson and Poundland shoppers at 70 stores,...
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Profiles
The Human Angle: Jim McCarthy, CEO, Poundland
It's a great place to work. We focus firmly on the customer and part of our corporate goal is to be fun and friendly with something for everyone.
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Warburtons loaf on trial at Poundland
Poundland is trialling a mid-size Warburtons Toastie loaf that has been exclusively developed for it by the manufacturer.
The 600g product which is midway between a full 800g and half-sized loaf and available in thick or medium slices …