Archive of all Poundland articles – Page 2
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NewsPoundland’s sponsorship of Walsall FC ends after three years
The retailer became Walsall FC’s principal sponsor in July 2022, in a three-year deal that saw the club’s home ground renamed The Poundland Bescot Stadium
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NewsRace to be Poundland’s new owner narrows to Hilco and Gordon Brothers
Modella Capital, which recently acquired WH Smith’s high street stores, has been eliminated from the auction
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NewsPoundland scraps exclusive discounts in loyalty scheme
The Poundland Perks app previously rewarded users with discounts on a selection of up to 100 products
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NewsPoundland cuts profit guidance as sales slump escalates
Efforts to sell the business are still ongoing with a deal expected by the end of September
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NewsGordon Brothers ‘in pole position’ to acquire Poundland
The former Laura Ashley owner is among private equity firms circling the variety discounter
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Analysis & FeaturesWho are the private equity firms in the race to snap up Poundland?
What are the credentials of Endless, Hilco, Modella, Gordon Brothers and Alteri?
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NewsPoundland adds Modella Capital to ‘shortlist’ of potential buyers
Private equity firm Modella, which recenly bought WH Smith’s high street stores for £76m, is said to be among a handful of bidders for Poundland
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NewsPoundland sale edges closer as investors table offers
The sale of high street discounter Poundland is edging closer after a raft of investors and private equity giants tabled offers last week
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NewsPoundland axes a dozen director roles in leadership restructure
Head of digital and loyalty Emma Collins – who led the launch of the Poundland Perks loyalty app – is among those to leave
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NewsFormer Wilko chief Mark Jackson made Poundland CFO
Poundland MD Barry Williams is understood to have been keen to bring Mark Jackson on board because of his turnaround experience
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Analysis & FeaturesPoundland: who would buy it and what would they do?
As it faces the indignity of a potential £1 sale, Poundland has major ranging problems to solve. What will a future owner need to prioritise?
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NewsPoundland owner appoints advisors to oversee sale of the discount chain
Poundland owner Pepco has appointed advisory firm Teneo to handle the sale of the high street discount chain
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Comment & OpinionEven Poundland is struggling. What now for the UK high street?
It’s been a big week for the high street, with a WH Smith selloff and a ‘potential’ Poundland sale dominating the retail headlines
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NewsPermanent Poundland MD named as Pepco ‘explores’ sale
The Pepco Group board is ‘actively exploring separation options for Poundland, including a potential sale’
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Comment & OpinionLidl has come out punching in 2025. What is making it so confident?
Lidl has come out swinging in 2025, with a price comparison campaign targeting an array of rivals
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NewsPoundland MD Austin Cooke departs
Cooke’s departure follows former Poundland MD Barry Williams’ return to the board of the struggling retailer on an interim basis
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Analysis & FeaturesPoundland: what’s gone wrong and what can it do to fix it?
Distracted by an expansion opportunity, management ‘took their eye off the ball’ as a crisis was developing in the customer offer
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NewsBarry Williams returns to Poundland to address crisis
It is understood Williams has returned in a supervisory role on an interim basis to run a comprehensive assessment of Poundland
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NewsPoundland owner reportedly appoints City advisers to explore options
Pepco Group is said to have engaged AlixPartners to explore options for arresting Poundland’s sales slump
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NewsCity snapshot: Bakkavor and Deliveroo look strong while Poundland woes go on
Bakkavor grew revenue by 4% last year despite strike disruption. Also, Deliveroo see “encouraging signs” from its souped up loyalty scheme while Poundland’s struggles continue.