All Poundland articles – Page 15
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VideoThe power of the pound – Poundland’s outgoing boss Jim McCarthy
Poundland’s Jim McCarthy discusses one of retail’s biggest deals of 2016: Poundland’s acquisition of arch rival 99p Stores.
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NewsAnalysis: What can retailers learn from Claudio Ranieri's Leicester City?
After Claudio Ranieri’s Leicester clinched the Premier League title, Retail Week looks at what the club’s fairytale season can teach retailers
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NewsStore gallery: Poundland's new multi-price store 'Poundland & More'
Value retailer Poundland has opened the first of its trial multi-price format stores under the new fascia ‘Poundland & More’.
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OpinionOpinion: WHSmith – there’s more to its success than adult colouring books
‘Extreme’ dot-to-dot puzzles and adult colouring books helped stationery retailer WHSmith post a 10% interim profits rise.
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NewsPoundland boss positive on ecommerce but admits sharp learning curve
Poundland boss Jim McCarthy has claimed its ecommerce site has a “good future”, but admitted there is still work to do to make it the “finished article”.
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NewsPoundland close to conversion of 99p Stores but posts like-for-like fall
Poundland like-for-likes dropped but boss Jim McCarthy has hailed a “transformative year” as 99p Stores conversions are set to be completed this month.
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NewsThis week in retail: Tesco, Asos, WHSmith, JD Sports, Debenhams and more
A slew of major retailers report this week – notably Tesco – which will give a good idea of the temperature out there in the industry.
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VideoWhat makes a great retail leader? Co-op, New Look and Poundland discuss
Our panel of respected retail chiefs provide unique insight into how they have led change, both in challenging times and in periods of growth.
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VideoRetail Week Live: Analysis of Poundland boss Jim McCarthy's keynote
Peel hunt retail analyst John Stevenson joins us in the Retail Week studio to discuss the key points from Jim McCarthy’s speech.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Special Live edition covering highlights across the event
At the end of the first day, Nectar MD Will Shuckburgh joins the Retail Week team to discuss the most memorable moments from the event.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Poundland eyes up to 70 stores for new multi-price format
Poundland could have up to 70 stores under its new multi-price fascia but will abolish the plan if it fails, its boss has revealed.
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AnalysisRetail Week Live: Jim McCarthy on the budget, retirement and discounters
Poundland chief executive Jim McCarthy sat down before his keynote to discuss the state of the industry as he prepares to retire.
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AnalysisInfographic: Next boss backs Brexit plus key facts and figures
The week in words and numbers, March 11, 2016: BHS seeks to slash rent by launching CVA proceedings, supermarket sales growth, plus more.
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OpinionOpinion: Value retailers face intense battle for the pennies never mind pounds
As Kevin O’Byrne prepares to settle into the chief executive’s chair at Poundland, it’s not just personnel that are changing in the value variety store market.
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AnalysisProfile: Poundland's new chief executive Kevin O'Byrne
When Kevin O’Byrne was poised to leave Kingfisher, he told Retail Week he hoped his next job would be “something I can get my teeth into”.
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NewsPoundstretcher to launch new pound shop format under new boss
The owner of Poundstretcher is launching a new pound shop format with plans to have up to 50 stores by the end of the year.
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NewsPoundland appoints ex-B&Q head as new boss as Jim McCarthy steps down
Poundland has unveiled a change at the top with long-serving boss Jim McCarthy to be replaced by former B&Q chief Kevin O’Byrne.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Tackle your biggest business challenges at Retail Week Live
Retail is changing rapidly, make sure your company is well-equipped to change with it by attending Retail Week Live next month.
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News99p Stores pre-tax losses ballooned prior to Poundland takeover
Pre-tax losses at 99p Stores ballooned to more than £11m in its last full year of independence before being acquired by rival Poundland.
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DataData: Valentine’s Day spend to hit £980m despite negative shopper sentiment
Valentine’s Day spending is poised to rise marginally this year despite over half of consumers feeling that it is a waste of money.
