Overview
- The retailer has scheduled October closures for Liscard on October 1, Lowestoft on October 10, Livingston on October 12, Inverness on October 12, and Tenby on October 18.
- So far 57 stores have shut under this year’s programme from 68 announced, with 11 locations paused after agreements with landlords.
- Over 100 head‑office roles in Walsall have been cut as operations are simplified, with chilled and frozen distribution centres in Darton and Bilston/Springvale closing.
- Poundland’s transactional website has been retired to browsing only and the Perks loyalty app has been withdrawn as part of the restructuring.
- The High Court approved the recovery plan last month after the £1 sale to Gordon Brothers, which has committed roughly £90 million, while the estate is being reduced toward 650–700 stores and a £1/£2/£3 grocery pricing model is rolling out.