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Poundland Halts 11 Planned Closures, Keeps Irvine and Brighton Stores Trading

The rescue plan shifts the business toward fewer stores, clearer prices, offline trading.

Overview

  • The chain confirmed 11 previously earmarked sites will remain open, naming Irvine, Brighton (London Road), Anniesland and Whitby, with seven additional locations undisclosed.
  • Fifty‑seven stores have closed or been scheduled since August, with six more due to shut on September 28 to complete this phase.
  • Poundland switched its website to a non‑transactional brand site and retired the Perks app on September 16, with vouchers redeemable in stores until January 15, 2026.
  • A simplified £1, £2 and £3 pricing model is rolling out across categories, with about 60% of grocery items targeted at £1 by the end of the month.
  • The High Court‑approved restructuring under new owner Gordon Brothers targets an estate of roughly 650–700 stores and includes planned warehouse closures in Darton later this year and Bilston in early 2026.