Overview
- Poundland published a schedule confirming 13 UK closures between November 2 and November 29, with five further shutdowns set across December and January.
- The retailer says the exits are driven by lease expiries as it reduces an estate of about 800 stores toward roughly 650–700.
- Branches slated to close are running clearance sales with discounts of up to 40% across all stock.
- Poundland will close all UK stores on December 25, December 26 and January 1 to give staff a festive break.
- Separately, New Look confirmed its Lewes High Street store will close on November 8, with additional year‑end exits reported but not confirmed.