Archive of all Poundland articles – Page 5
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Comment & OpinionWhy homeware is increasingly where the heart is for retailers
With money tight and home increasingly a haven for consumers, everyone from B&M to John Lewis has cottoned on
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NewsFultons MD Karen Rees leaves following Poundland takeover
Former Fultons co-owner Rees had been a director of the business since 2003
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NewsCEO of Poundland parent Pepco Group steps down for ‘health reasons’
Former Asda chief Andy Bond has been Pepco Group CEO since 2015
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NewsPoundland to open seven new stores by Christmas
A further three are to be extended to make way for Pep&Co clothing and homeware ranges
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NewsPoundland launching first national TV ad campaign
Viewers will be told ‘This is your land’ in an ad starring comedian Alan Devally and highlighting Poundland’s food, clothing, toiletries and low prices
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NewsPoundland shifts social media focus away from Twitter to Instagram
A spokesman said the shift was ‘because the mix of product is changing dramatically as Poundland changes its offer, for example a serious clothing and home offer’
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NewsCity snapshot: Store openings drive sales increase for Poundland owner Pepco Group
Poundland owner Pepco Group has grown its full year revenues by almost 20% as significant store expansion and like-for-like sales growth despite the Covid pandemic boosted performance. Plus, boar shake-up at British Honey Co and VAT changes hit growth at Domino’s.
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NewsSeven Fultons Foods stores to be converted to Poundlands
Another three are to become Pep&Co Clothing & Home stores, the variety discounter’s sister brand
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NewsPoundland to close stores on Boxing Day as a reward for staff
It’s the second year in a row the variety discounter has given staff extra time off at Christmas, having been among the first retailers to announce the move last year
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NewsPoundland sales and profits tumble after lockdowns hit footfall
Turnover for the year to 27 September 2020 was down 4.5% to £1.48bn, while operating profit plummeted from £26.7m to £8.6m
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NewsPoundland extends online delivery trial across Midlands and Yorkshire
The online service was quietly tested earlier in the year by 18,000 Poundland staff and selected guests
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NewsPoundland offers to pay for drivers to upgrade to HGV 1 licences
The discounter said getting the HGV 1 licence could cost up to £2,000
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NewsPoundland rolling out free-from range to over 300 stores
The range consists of over 30 free-from products, including dairy-free and gluten-free varieties of bread, porridge, cakes and snacks
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NewsPoundland rolling out frozen & chilled to 40 more stores by September
Some larger stores are also getting new trolleys and conveyor belt checkouts in an effort to encourage bigger basket spend, a key aim of Poundland’s transformation strategy
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NewsCity snapshot: Store estate expansion drives Pepco profit and sales growth
Newly listed Poundland owner Pepco Group has announced an increase in first half revenues and profits as the addition of new stores mitigated the impact of Covid shop closures and lower footfall in its UK stores.
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NewsPoundland begins selling online in selected postcode areas
Piloted for Poundland staff earlier this year, the service has now been opened up to customers
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NewsPoundland opening first new convenience format Local stores
The Grocer revealed ‘Poundland Local’ was on the way last month
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NewsPoundland launching new arm for all charitable activities
The variety discounter has applied to trademark ‘Poundland Foundation’
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NewsCity Snapshot: Pepco offers share at a discount in upcoming €5bn IPO
Poundland owner Pepco is has set its price in the upcoming Polish IPO at a discount, valuing the budget retail chain at $5bn (£4.3bn).
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NewsPoundland soft launches home delivery pilot for staff and guests
Deliveries for staff and “selected guests” have been underway since the end of February, though no announcement was made at the time