Overview
- Poundland’s Lord Street branch in Liverpool closed today, Thursday, January 15, following weeks of in‑store notices.
- The retailer announced nine further closures with set dates running from January 18 to February 16, including Dorchester (Jan 18), Plymstock (Jan 20), Bearwood/Smethwick (Jan 23), Gosport (Jan 29), Chichester (Feb 8), Feltham (Feb 8), Crayford (Feb 11), Nottingham/Chilwell (Feb 13) and Urmston (Feb 16).
- The company says it has shut more than 100 sites since June 2025 as it trims its estate from about 800 stores to an estimated 650–700 under Peach Bidco/Gordon Brothers ownership following a £1 sale.
- Closing locations are running clearance sales with reductions of up to 40% until stock is sold, according to company statements.
- After a five‑month West Midlands trial, Poundland has committed to pricing around 60% of grocery products at £1 and plans simpler pricing across other ranges.