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Poundland Names Six More Store Closures for September 28 Under Court-Backed Overhaul

The move advances a court-approved turnaround under new owner Gordon Brothers.

Overview

  • The six sites closing on September 28 are Havant, Newport (Shropshire), Glasgow (Dumbarton Road), Ripley (Derbyshire), Swanley (Kent) and Uttoxeter.
  • The closures form part of a restructuring plan approved on August 26 that targets a trimmed estate of about 650–700 stores with simpler £1, £2 and £3 grocery pricing.
  • Poundland said colleagues at affected locations were told in June, with formal consultations continuing as specific closure dates are confirmed.
  • From September 16, Poundland will switch its website to browse-only and close the Poundland Perks scheme, with earned vouchers redeemable in stores until January 15, 2026.
  • Reports indicate distribution centres at Darton in South Yorkshire and Bilston in the West Midlands are expected to shut in early 2026.