Poundland moves to buy 71 Wilko sites with possible jobs guarantee for staff
PwC says owner plans to reopen stores under Poundland brand throwing lifeline to as many as 1,800 staff
June 2022
UK shoppers cutting back even on essentials, warns Poundland owner
Pepco says ‘acute spike in inflation’ and lack of wage rises forcing consumers to spend less
October 2021
Supply chain crisis: retail, food and defence firms predict further damage
Ikea, QinetiQ, Poundland, Dunelm and Domino’s Pizza warn of problems continuing for some time
April 2021
People are returning to the high street, but the retail crash has changed it beyond recognition
John Harris
The easing of Covid restrictions in England will reveal the effects of the loss of brick and mortar shops in our towns and cities, says Guardian columnist John Harris
June 2020
Which shops in the UK are reopening and when as Covid-19 lockdown eases?
From John Lewis to McDonald’s, chains adapt for customers’ return or deliveries
April 2020
Six in 10 UK firms have no more than three months of cash left
British Chambers of Commerce poll reveals scale of companies at risk of collapse amid coronavirus lockdown
March 2020
Poundland to mothball one in 10 stores as shoppers heed coronavirus advice
Coronavirus prompts Poundland owner to postpone flotation
November 2019
Carpetright agrees £15m sale to main investor Meditor
Hedge fund, which owns 30% of shares and £40m debt, to take full control of stricken retailer
September 2019
Poundland seeks to slash rents in run-up to possible flotation
Retailer’s parent group fuels rumours of IPO with name change and cost cuts
August 2019
Big supermarkets still selling knives to children
Poundland to sell products priced between 50p and £5
February 2019
The Eva Wiseman column
What I learned about love from Poundland’s Valentine’s aisle
Eva Wiseman
Eva’s heart soars as she peruses the £1 engagement ring, House Husband Dusting Slippers, a transparent heart and the You’ll Do mug
The Poundland engagement ring is perfect – I'm not surprised they've sold 20,000
Zoe Williams
Zoe Williams: These days, no one can afford a ‘real’ ring, so what’s wrong about opting for a cheap ‘placeholder’?
All bling, no sting: Poundland sells 20,000 £1 engagement rings
Chain store reports strong sales of its Bling Ring range featuring fake gems
August 2018
The Eva Wiseman column
Poundworld’s demise is curiously heartbreaking news
Eva Wiseman
A few years ago pound shops were massive. Then people fell out of love with them. And now we’ve all changed so much that the model just doesn’t work any more. By Eva Wiseman
June 2018
Tell us: how could the high street be saved?
As some of the most recognisable names close, we’re seeking your imaginative solutions and examples for a sustainable high street
February 2018
ASA bans Poundland's lewd toy elf ad campaign
Christmas ads on social media featured elf playing strip poker and making highly sexualised gestures
January 2018
Poundland seals £180m financing deal to reduce reliance on Steinhoff
Loan will allow UK retailer to distance itself from scandal-hit South African owner as it reports record Christmas trading
December 2017
Creditors desert Poundland owner amid South Africa accounting scandal
Parent group Steinhoff says credit insurance being cancelled and credit facilities suspended as shares plunge
