Overview
- Poundland says it will cut its UK estate from about 800 to between 650 and 700 stores, taking total closures past 100 by early 2026.
- Two branches close on December 13 — Oldham and Ballymena — as the retailer moves through the latest phase of its restructuring.
- Fresh 2026 shutdown dates include Bexhill, Ponders End and Kilmarnock on January 5, plus further closures through February such as Winton and Coatbridge.
- Dorchester’s South Street store will close on January 18, with closing‑down discounts of up to 40% and sales of fixtures to clear stock.
- Executives and legal filings cite higher operating costs and added complexity from chilled, frozen and online ranges, with some sites also exiting after landlords ended leases.