All Poundland articles – Page 32
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Poundland to open more stores
Poundland plans to open a further 35 stores in its next financial year as it continues to benefit from the consumer downturn.
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Woolworths trouble could knock rivals, City fears
The performance of Game, HMV and WHSmith are at risk as a result of the problems of Woolworths, which has held talks about a sale to restructuring specialist Hilco.
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Poundland to widen base by selling online
Poundland is to launch a transactional web site, possibly before the end of next year, in an effort to attract consumers not served by any of its stores. The retailer is working with KPMG to develop a model, which will include a minimum spend and a range of delivery charges. ...
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Poundland profits rocket
Value retailer Poundland has unveiled a 122 per cent rise in operating profit, from 3.5 million to 8 million for the year to March 31.
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NewsGerard Darel wins funds for growth
French fashion retailer Gérard Darel is aiming to double its turnover following the acquisition of a majority stake in the retailer by private equity house Advent International.
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RWC08: ethics still second to price, claim value chiefs
Value retail shoppers are more concerned about price than ethical sourcing, according to a panel debate at the Retail Week Conference.
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AnalysisWhy low prices are not enough
People may be watching what they spend, but that hasn’t saved value specialists from collapse. George MacDonald surveys their prospects as they enter another tough year
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NewsJim McCarthy: downturn won’t hit value sector
Poundland chief executive Jim McCarthy has claimed the value retailer is well-placed to weather any storm if the economy deteriorates sharply after posting strong Christmas sales.
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Poundland launches blog
Value retailer Poundland has launched an online blog called Polar Pete and Friends which is updated daily with products news. The retailer already has two appreciation societies on Facebook. Poundland chief executive Jim McCarthy said: “As a fast moving retailer we need to regularly communicate with our customers to update ...
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Poundland unveils plan for international debut
Discount retailer Poundland plans to launch overseas as it expands rapidly in the UK.
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Poundland unveils plan for international debut
Discount retailer Poundland plans to launch overseas as it expands rapidly in the UK.
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Interest rate hike triggers spending scare
Electricals and technology retailers most at risk from consumer cutbacks
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Southside’s upmarket move drives rent rises
Existing retailers at the former Wandsworth Arndale Centre in south London face four-fold rent increases as Portfolio Holdings’ redevelopment of the scheme - renamed Southside - gathers pace.
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Poundland poised for expansion after posting a record profit rise
Poundland poised for expansion after posting a record profit rise
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Poundland hires ex-WHS chief as trading director
Poundland hires ex-WHS chief as trading director