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The Latest Breaking News from Poundland

Poundland to close stores across the UK – full list revealed

The low cost chain is struggling in the UK’s brutal retail landscape and its owner is hoping to offload it

Evening Standard

Anger as Poundland stores possibly 'facing closure' amid 'challenging' landscape

Shoppers are angry after it emerged Poundland is set to be sold as it struggles to battle an "increasingly challenging" UK retail…

The National (Scotland)

Poundland up for sale as budget tax changes drive up costs

Owner Pepco Group considers ‘all strategic options’ amid ‘increasingly challenging UK retail landscape’

The Guardian - UK

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European Central Bank cuts interest rates again, by quarter point – as it happened

Central bank lowers growth projections as it warns trade war fears are hurting Europe

The Guardian - UK

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

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

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

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Ian Towning: Pair jailed after attacking TV antiques expert with hammer in Chelsea shop raid

James Dixon, 43, and Thomas Loring, 41, were jailed over a ‘campaign’ of burglaries including violent attack on antique expert’s shop

Evening Standard

Jail sentences for pair after TV antique expert’s Chelsea jewellery store robbed

James Dixon, 43, and Thomas Loring, 41, were jailed over a ‘campaign of burglaries in the Greater London area’, Kingston Crown Court was told.

The Independent UK

Poundland owner to take ‘immediate measures’ to halt chain’s sales slump

Pepco Group said the UK business will increase the number of products it sells for £1 or less in a bid to improve its performance.

The Independent UK

Poundland Invests in High-Tech Security After £44m Stock Loss Amid Rising Retail Crime

Budget retailer Poundland has announced plans to beef up its security measures following the loss of over £40 million worth of stock last year.

International Business Times UK

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

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

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These iconic brands could all do with a refresh in the year to come.

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Evening Standard

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.

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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

The National (Scotland)

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 Guardian - UK

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?

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The Guardian - UK

Street-Level Superstar: A Year With Lawrence by Will Hodgkinson review – portrait of a wayward would-be pop star

His bands Felt and Denim never quite made it. So will this sympathetic biography help give indie’s most enigmatic figure the status his stoicism deserves?

Evening Standard

What shops are closing this month? From B&M to the The Works, the full list of stores shutting this July

A range of retailers are shutting up certain stores across the country for good this month

Evening Standard

Poundland launches 'Britain's cheapest meal deal'

Poundland has more than 800 locations where you can get the Grab A Bite bargain meal

Ideal Home

We just found the ultimate summer home decor bargain at Poundland – grab the on-trend glassware while you still can

Poundland’s released a new designer-look home collection for summer

Evening Standard

Poundland has no plans to revert all prices to £1, Pepco boss says

The high street chain started selling products between 50p and £5 five years ago

The Guardian - UK

Poundstretcher sold to Majestic Wine owner Fortress

US investment firm snaps up UK discount retail chain ‘with huge potential’ for undisclosed sum

Evening Standard

Ex-Poundland boss 'shoots himself dead while facing arrest for fraud’

Markus Jooste died a day after he had been ordered to pay a huge fine of more than £20 million

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