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Poundland Closes 149 Stores, 2,200 Jobs Lost Amid Turnaround

1/23/2026

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Poundland closed 149 stores, causing 2,200 job losses amid challenging trading conditions.
In June 2025, Gordon Brothers acquired Poundland for £1.
Poundland posted a £51m pre-tax loss in 2024, but underlying profits rose to £17.3m by late December 2024.
Managing Director Barry Williams said store closures are complete and the company will pursue a simpler £1 offering.
Gordon Brothers plans to invest up to £80m to support Poundland's turnaround.

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Poundland closed 149 stores, causing 2,200 job losses amid challenging trading conditions.
In June 2025, Gordon Brothers acquired Poundland for £1.
Poundland posted a £51m pre-tax loss in 2024, but underlying profits rose to £17.3m by late December 2024.
Managing Director Barry Williams said store closures are complete and the company will pursue a simpler £1 offering.
Gordon Brothers plans to invest up to £80m to support Poundland's turnaround.