All Value articles
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NewsPoundland situation condemned as ‘unexpected, unwanted and wholly avoidable’
The possibility of a break-up of Poundland has been greeted with dismay at the value retailer, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsB&M and Lidl enter Poundland race as sale process ramps up
Discount supermarket chain Lidl and value retailer B&M have both reportedly entered the race for Poundland, as the race to snap up some or all of the struggling chain intensifies.
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NewsThe Range owner CDS makes bid for Poundland
The owner of The Range, Wilko and Homebase is understood to have joined the group of suitors circling Poundland.
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NewsPoundland in talks with Irish property firm over rescue deal
Poundland is reportedly in talks with Irish firm Martin Property Group about a rescue deal after owners Gordon Brothers put it up for sale.
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FeatureCheap thrills: why didn’t the value sector nail sales during the cost-of-living crisis?
The cost-of-living crisis should’ve been the making of the UK’s biggest value-variety discounters but, largely, it wasn’t. Why?
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NewsPoundland management buyout team drafts in Interpath
Poundland’s potential management buy-out team has appointed advisors to spearhead a bid amid a tough battle to secure the retailer’s future.
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NewsAndy Bond links up with Poundland management team in buyout bid
Retail veteran Andy Bond has teamed up with the management of value retailer Poundland to pitch a management buy-out of the value retailer, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsPoundland owner mulls selling Irish arm separately
Poundland owner Gordon Brothers is reportedly mulling over selling the retailer and Dealz, its Irish business, separately.
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NewsMatalan appoints former M&S exec Richard Price as new adviser
Matalan has announced the appointment of former Marks & Spencer managing director of clothing, home and beauty Richard Price as an adviser.
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NewsBack-to-school spending falls as cost-conscious parents look for value
Shoppers made 18 million fewer trips to the grocers in September compared to the July peak, while back-to-school spending fell as parents looked for value for money.
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AnalysisWhat is Primark’s home delivery u-turn really about?
Just four months ago, Primark was claiming its position on home delivery was unchanged. Now the retailer is saying it will launch the service. What is Primark’s u-turn really about?
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NewsMatalan marks transformation progress with new brand campaign
Matalan has launched a new brand campaign alongside its autumn winter collections to highlight the progress made in its customer-led transformation.
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NewsPoundstretcher owner Fortress mulls Poundland takeover
The owner of UK value brand Poundstretcher Fortress Investment Group is reportedly in early talks about acquiring Poundland from Gordon Brothers.
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NewsMarks & Spencer invests millions in lowering organic food prices
Marks & Spencer is investing over £4m into lowering the prices of its organic range and it also plans to double the size of its food business.
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NewsTGJones owner Modella ‘sounded out’ about Poundland deal
The owner of TGJones, investor Modella Capital, is among the parties potentially interested in buying Poundland.
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NewsDiscount grocer Huddled enters joint venture with TikTok agency for live shopping
Discount grocery retailer Huddled has entered a joint venture with a TikTok agency to operate live shopping channels across the social platform.
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NewsPoundland overstated sales by £60m before it was sold for £1
Numerous balance sheet errors were revealed during a review of Poundland during its acquisition by Gordon Brothers last year.
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NewsPoundland owner weighs up sale a year after takeover
Poundland owner Gordon Brothers is understood to be considering a sale of the discount chain just over a year after taking it over.
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NewsThe Works’ investor calls rejection of director appointment 'simply absurd'
The Works’ third-biggest shareholder has hit back at the retailer’s move to block its retired private equity partner from joining as a director.
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NewsDecathlon launches ‘middle aisle’ to rival discounters
Sports retailer Decathlon has launched a ‘middle aisle’ across its UK and Ireland channels to rival discounters.