Poundland news and analysis – Page 5
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NewsAnother nine former Wilko stores set to reopen as Poundlands this weekend
Poundland agreed to buy 71 stores from administrators for Wilko last month and began reopening them from 30 September
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NewsMore than 200 former Wilko workers offered jobs at Poundland so far
The new roles for former Wilko workers see Poundland keep a promise it made to prioritise them
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NewsAustin Cooke appointed Poundland MD as Barry Williams moves to Pepco
Williams replaces Anand Patel, who is stepping down as MD of the Pepco business with immediate effect, according to a trading update
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News10 former Wilko stores to be reopened by Poundland this weekend
They are the first to reopen of 71 stores which Poundland agreed to acquire from administrators for Wilko earlier this month
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Comment & OpinionWhy is Poundland going online as other discounters retreat?
The question for discounters is no longer when will they go online, but why would they bother?
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NewsPoundland’s website relaunched as fully transactional site
The retailer’s e-commerce operation has been digitally migrated from Poundshop.com to Poundland.co.uk
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NewsPoundland agrees to take 71 Wilko stores – and promises jobs for Wilko workers
The 71 stores are expected to reopen under the Poundland brand in the fourth quarter of 2023, adding to its existing 800-plus UK estate
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Analysis & FeaturesEight ways retail sector will change, according to the RSC
From discounter proliferation to online failures and less tax for the Treasury, how the Retail Sector Council sees the industry’s near future
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NewsPoundland website to be relaunched as transactional e-commerce platform
The plans will see visitors to Poundshop.com automatically redirected
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NewsPoundland recruiting for 120 roles for online expansion
The variety discounter plans to combine its Poundshop.com and Poundland.co.uk websites, allowing customers to shop an expanded range online for home delivery
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NewsPoundland launches £1 own label range to battle brand inflation
The Manor Grove range is going up against the likes of Heinz, with tomato ketchup and salad cream priced at £1 instead of £2.75
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NewsPoundland hits back at East Dulwich ‘reverse gentrification’ claims
Poundland’s planned store in south London’s wealthy East Dulwich prompted some residents to take to online forums and Facebook groups expressing fears it would lower the tone of the area
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NewsPoundland launches price comparison campaign
The variety discounter has been comparing its prices to those of Asda, Morrisons and Wilko on in-store posters
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NewsPoundland introduces web software to help job applicants with disabilities access content
The aim is to help workers and job applicants who encounter barriers when trying to read and understand content online
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NewsPoundland plans biggest store opening spree yet
It’s the latest sign of how a recent business rates revaluation is already boosting retailers’ confidence to open more stores, according to property consultancy Colliers
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NewsCity news: Poundland owner Pepco posts strong growth despite ‘challenging’ environment
Poundland owner Pepco continued to negotiate the squeeze on consumer incomes this week by posting strong sales and profit growth despite macroeconomic pressures
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NewsPoundland closes all Fultons Foods stores as frozen range rolls out across its own estate
A trading update also revealed a shake-up ahead for Poundland’s clothing and GM buying team
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Comment & OpinionIs the world ready for Christmas dinner from Poundland?
The 2022 frozen Christmas dinner wars have a surpise new contender
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NewsPoundland launches family frozen Christmas dinner deal for £5 a head
‘This isn’t just a Christmas dinner – it’s a Poundland Christmas dinner!’ boasts the variety discounter
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NewsPoundland to open eight new stores in ‘super Saturday’ expansion push
The variety discounter is set to add 100,000 sq ft to its estate in time for Christmas, creating 160 new jobs