Poundland

Poundland founder prepares Poundworld bid after Chris Edwards pulls out

The founder of Poundland, Steve Smith, is preparing a bid for embattled rival Poundworld after Chris Edwards, the latter’s founder,…

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Poundland to make history with fastest roll out in retail

Poundland’s fashion brand, PEP&CO, will trade across the UK and Republic of Ireland from more than 300 locations by the…

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Poundland spits back at Thameslink after Twitter jibe

Train operator Thameslink and discount retailer Poundland have traded barbs after a disgruntled rail passenger tweeted innocuously about delays. Thameslink…

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Poundland owner appoints Richard Heis as restructuring officer

Struggling retail giant Steinhoff has appointed Richard Heis as chief restructuring officer charged with the task of returning it to…

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Poundland Christmas Elf campaign banned by ASA

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned Poundland’s ‘Elf Behaving Badly’ campaign following the numerous complaints it received.   The…

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Poundland owner Steinhoff plea for £176m life raft

The owner of Poundland, Steinhoff, has begun contacting potential lenders in search of €200m (£176m) in “interim liquidity support” to…

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Poundland to open 150 Pep&Co ‘shop-in-shop’ fashion stores

Poundland has announced it will be opening over 150 Pep&Co ‘shop-in-shop’ fashion outlets in its stores over the next 12…

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