Having been classed as an essential store by the government, Poundland stores have been allowed to remain open during the second lockdown.
The retailer sells everything from canned foods, to cereals and cleaning products.
The high street favourite has now announced plans to expand - opening 45 new locations across the UK and Northern Ireland.
Ten of the new locations will open before Christmas, while the remaining 35 will open in the next year.
The news comes as Channel 4's documentary 'Inside Poundland: Secrets from the Shop Floor', is due to air next month.
The documentary will follow Poundland’s transformation plans including new stores, relocations, refits and extended ranges.
Poundland managing director Barry Williams said: “Poundland is going through the biggest transformation in our history and as part of that we’ve got ambitious plans to open new stores across the country where we can be a vital part of the retail community.
“We’ve broadened our ranges in groceries and household products and we’ve introduced PEP&CO clothing and homeware which means our customers can buy more of what they need under one roof.
“We aim to bring amazing value to our customers every day and are proud to be playing our part in keeping our town centres and retail parks alive and making them places where people want to shop.”
Full list of new stores opening before Christmas:
- Bedford Interchange Retail Park, Bedfordshire – opening 21 November
- Ballymena, Braidwater Retail Park – opening 21 November
- Grantham, St Augustin Retail Park, Lincolnshire – opening 5 December
- Ashton-under-Lyne, Warrington Street, Greater Manchester – opening 5 December
- Sutton-in-Ashfield Retail Park, Nottinghamshire – opening 5 December
- Dunganon, The Oaks Shopping Centre – opening 5 December
- Colwyn Bay, Sea View Road, North Wales – opening date to be confirmed
- Ireland: Athenry on November 14
- Ireland: Limerick Crescent on November 28
- Ireland: Belgard Retail Park in Tallaght, Dublin, December 5
