Major UK high street retailer Poundlandhas announced dozens of its shops are set to close.
The popularhigh street saver storesaid the closure of over 52 of its outlets across the UK is “sincerely regrettable” but part of “recovery plans”. A total of 10 sites are closing today, with a further 15 on August 17, then 12 on August 24.
Further closures are planned later this month and into September as Poundland continues its restructuring plan. Another 150 stores are at risk of closure and Poundland is expected to reduce to around 700 shops after the company was sold to investment firm Gordon Brothers for £1 in June. It comes after reports DWP state pensioners are set to be given 'extra £352' completely free.
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Poundland currently runs around 800 stores across the UK and Ireland but stressed Irish shops have not been affected. Poundland said in June it also plans to close its frozen and digital distribution site at Darton, South Yorkshire, later this year and another warehouse at Springvale in Bilston, West Midlands, in early 2026.
The full list of Poundland stores closing in August and September is as follows:
Ammanford - August 10
Bedford - August 17
Bidston Moss - August 17
Birmingham Fort - August 10
Blackburn - August 31
Brigg - August 24
Broxburn - August 17
Canterbury - August 24
Cardiff Valegate - August 10
Coventry - August 24
Cookstown - August 31
Craigavon - August 17
Cramlington - August 10
Dartmouth - August 17
East Dulwich - August 17
Erdington - August 31
Falmouth - August 17
Horsham - August 31
Hull St Andrews - August 17
Inverclyde - unknown
Irvine - September 14
Kettering - August 31
Kimberley - August 31
Kings Heath - August 24
Leicester - August 10
Long Eaton - August 10
Newcastle - August 24
Newtonabbey - August 17
Omagh - August 31
Perth - August 17
Peterborough - August 24
Peterlee - August 24
Pontypool - September 7
Poole - August 17
Port Glasgow - August 10
Rainham - August 24
Salford - August 24
Seaham - August 10
Sheldon - August 24
Shepherd’s Bush - August 31
Shrewsbury - August 10
Southport - August 31
Stafford - August 17
Sunderland - August 17
Taunton - August 31
Thornaby - August 17
Tunbridge Wells - August 10
Wealdstone - September 6
Wells - August 24
Whitby - September 3
Whitechapel - August 24
Worcester - August 17
Further potential changes proposed by the firm include closing distribution centres, scrapping online sales, providing more women's wear and seasonal ranges, reducing the amount of chilled food and axing frozen food altogether.Darren MacDonald, retail director, said: "It is, of course, sincerely regrettable that our recovery plans include any store closures, but sadly that’s necessary if we’re to achieve our goal of securing the future of thousands of jobs and hundreds of stores. While our anticipated network of around 650-700 stores remains a sizeable one, we entirely understand how disappointing it will be for customers when one nearby, closes.
“Nevertheless, we look forward to continuing to welcome them to a nearby Poundland. It goes without saying that we will work closely with colleagues through a formal consultation process in stores scheduled to close, exploring any suitable alternative roles. That work is underway."
Poundland CEO Barry Williams said: “Although recent trading has been challenging, we have built a turnaround plan with a simplified and more focused Poundland at its heart, as we aim to deliver the amazing value our customers expect.”
