All Poundland articles – Page 5
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InterviewInterview: Poundland’s Barry Williams on Christmas, cost of living and gunning for the grocers
Retail Week sits down with Poundland boss Barry Williams to discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by the cost-of-living crisis, the retailer’s growing focus on new categories and building a profitable online business from a standing start
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AnalysisRetail’s wish list for new prime minister Liz Truss
Liz Truss has been named as the new leader of the Conservative party – and the UK’s 56th prime minister – following a fractious two-month contest.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five things you need to know about value giant Poundland
Despite rolling out a multi-price strategy, Poundland is leaning back into its eponymous £1 price point as the cost-of-living crisis mounts for customers. But how is the retailer equipped to handle declining consumer spend and confidence as a recession looms?
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NewsPoundland owner Pepco’s sales soar as it increases store expansion plans
Pepco has upped its store expansion goals for the year to drive further growth.
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NewsPoundland parent’s sales and profits rise as UK shoppers rein in ‘essential’ spending
Poundland owner Pepco Group has said UK shoppers are “scaling back even on essential purchases” amid the cost-of-living crunch.
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NewsB&M boss Simon Arora to retire next year
Simon Arora will step down as chief executive of B&M next year after 17 years of leading the business.
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NewsPoundland buys Poundshop.com as it plans national online rollout
Poundland has acquired discount etailer Poundshop.com for an undisclosed sum, marking the next step in the retailer’s plan to build a nationwide online presence.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Flash in the pan or permanent shift – which pandemic trends will outlast Covid?
Retail Week looks at the key trends that have dominated during the pandemic to see which consumer behaviours are here to stay.
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GalleryStore gallery: Poundland launches new large-format store to focus on fresh food
Poundland has opened its first large-format store, offering more fresh food in a bid to attract cash-conscious customers to do their weekly shops with the discount chain.
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NewsHalfords and Poundland post golden-quarter growth
Halfords and Pepco, which owns Poundland, have both reported quarterly sales growth despite ongoing challenges presented by the pandemic.
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NewsPepco Group chief executive Andy Bond to step down
Andy Bond, chief executive of Poundland owner Pepco Group, is to leave the company following seven years in charge.
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NewsPoundland owner Pepco’s profits soar as new store openings boost sales
Pepco has recorded strong growth in profits despite “a challenging Covid-affected trading environment”.
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AnalysisFrom Aldi to Wilko: the retailers closing on Boxing Day 2021
A growing number of retailers are planning to give employees an extra day of leave this festive season by keeping stores shut this Boxing Day. Retail Week tracks which retailers will remain shut on 26 December.
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NewsPoundland owner posts sales and earnings rise
Pepco, owner of the Poundland value retail chain, has reported a rise in annual sales and profits.
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NewsPoundland doubles size of online shopping trial
Poundland’s trial of its online delivery service has been extended to new postcodes in the Midlands and Yorkshire, meaning it is now available to more than 7 million UK consumers.
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NewsPoundland boosts pay and training for lorry drivers amid shortages
Poundland is to offer training packages and enhance its bonus scheme for lorry drivers as it bids to draft in 100 new workers across three of its distribution centres.
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NewsPoundland owner posts rise in sales and profits
Pepco, owner of the the Poundland chain in the UK, has reported increased sales and earnings in its first half.
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NewsPoundland expands online shopping trial to Midlands consumers
Poundland has extended its online trial to almost 2 million customers as it dials up its ecommerce ambitions.
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AnalysisLocation, location, location: where retailers will need stores in a post-Covid world
Retail Week analyses the toll taken on retail destinations over the past 15 months, how they will fare in future and what plans all stakeholders – from local authorities to retailers and landlords – have put in place to bounce back or build momentum.
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GalleryStore gallery: Inside Poundland’s new Local convenience format
Poundland has launched its first Poundland Local convenience store format as it ramps up plans to expand into smaller towns and neighbourhoods across the UK.
