Poundland is looking to open more shops in London under its new convenience store format.
The discounter confirmed it is eyeing up new locations inside the M25 following the success of its “Local” stores.
Poundland has already opened convenience stores in East Dulwich, Clapham, Swiss Cottage and Whitechapel.
The retailer said its new format store openings in London are “designed to offer value to local residents and commuters who work in the area”.
All the “Local” stores sell core ranges including groceries, snacks, household products, health and beauty and batteries.
Customers will also find items they would expect in a convenience store including fresh fruit and vegetables, bread, chilled and frozen food, nappies and formula milk, beers, wines and spirits.
Poundland director of property, Ben Wall said: “When it comes to requests for a new store London is always one of the most popular areas that customers would like one. We know that from recent store openings that Londoners love amazing Poundland value just like the rest of the country.
“And while the newer store openings have followed our essential format, we are open to looking at store opportunities of different sizes on high streets, shopping centres and retail parks.“
The news comes after Poundland is due to reopen its newly refurbished Bow store on 580-586 Roman Road.
The conversion of the large warehouse area (2500 sq ft) into selling space will increase the total shop floor size by a third when the site opens tomorrow (May 20).
Bow will join the growing number of stores to offer chilled and frozen food and it will be one of around 300 stores across the country getting fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as a selection of beers, wines and spirits.
Poundland director of retail, Darren Kay, said: “We love being in Bow, in fact we’ve been here for over ten years and we know how much locals love their Poundland. That’s why we wanted to open an even bigger and better store.”
“With the extension we have squeezed in even more amazing value under one roof across more categories than ever before.”
“We really can’t wait to open the doors at Bow on May 20 and show off a new and improved shopping experience and wider ranges.”
