The Latest Breaking News from Poundland

Poundland had a £1.6bn turnover last year - but this is why the owners want to sell up

The bargain basement shop is a high-street staple

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2025

Poundland up for possible sale as soaring wage costs add to trading woes

Pepco Group said it was considering ‘all strategic options’ to spin out the struggling 825-strong Poundland chain, including a sale.

Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2025

Poundland put up for sale after sales slump in 'challenging' conditions for high street

Owner Pepco said Budget tax hikes have put extra pressure on the ailing chain

Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2025

Poundland forced to up security after millions lost to shoplifters

Stock shrinkage, including theft and shoplifting, amounted to £44 billion over the past year

The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2025

Poundland invests in new security technology after millions lost to shoplifting

The bargain retailer, which sells a large proportion of its products for £1 or less, said it had been a particular target for theft and abuse.

Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2025

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Creative Bloq · Jan 4, 2025

Poundland takes £640 million hit on Budget costs and sales woes

The discount chain’s owner, Pepco, swung to a full-year pre-tax loss of 554 million euros (£457 million) after booking the write-down on Poundland.

Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2024

Poundland is now selling apartments on Rightmove which will set you back £85,000 - here's everything we know

The brand has branched out to property this year

Ideal Home · Dec 7, 2024

Cadbury discontinues festive chocolate as fans cry 'Christmas is ruined'

Cadbury has confirmed it has discontinued its Dairy Milk Mousse Snowman chocolate from its Christmas range.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 16, 2024

The awful Bridgerton ‘ball’ that charged fans $1,000 to watch a pole dancer and eat KitKats

Poundland-level decor, staff in sports jerseys, people having to sit on the floor … might this disastrous Detroit event be the new Willy Wonka Experience?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2024