🚨 Poundland Closures Alert 🚨
Big changes are underway at Poundland, and it involves the closure of 49 stores across the UK, including the Cardiff Valegate branch. This is part of a major overhaul following the company’s recent acquisition by US firm Gordon Brothers.
As of today, 10 stores have already bid farewell, including locations in Ammanford, Birmingham Fort, and Tunbridge Wells. These closures are part of a strategy that will see almost 70 shops shutting by mid-October, trimming about 10% of Poundland’s 800 locations.
Gordon Brothers, who purchased Poundland in June for a nominal sum, is committed to turning things around with an £80 million investment. Their goal? To get the beloved discount retailer back on track amidst challenges like decreasing sales and increasing costs.
More store closures are lined up for August 17, 24, and 31, with the final one in this wave at Irvine’s Rivergate Shopping Centre on September 14.
Retail boss Darren MacDonald shared, “It’s regrettable to close some stores, but necessary for our turnaround plan. We’re grateful for our customers’ understanding and hope to serve them at other locations.”
Here’s the complete list of the 49 Poundland stores closing during August and September 2025:
– Ammanford
– Birmingham Fort
– Cardiff Valegate
– Cramlington
– Leicester
– Long Eaton
– Port Glasgow
– Seaham
– Shrewsbury
– Tunbridge Wells
– And many more…
This comes hot on the heels of Morrisons’ announcement to close 54 café locations, impacting thousands of jobs.
Stay tuned for all the latest updates and make sure to check if your local store is affected. Let’s hope this marks a positive change for Poundland and its loyal shoppers! 🛒✨