All Poundworld articles – Page 2
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NewsPoundworld closing in on rescue deal with Alteri
Former Austin Reed owner Alteri Investors is closing in on a deal to rescue embattled Poundworld.
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NewsPoundworld founder Chris Edwards eyes rescue bid
Poundworld’s founder and former boss Chris Edwards is mulling a move to rescue the embattled business.
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NewsPoundworld parent TPG parks CVA plan in favour of sale
Poundworld’s owner has halted plans for a possible Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) after receiving expression of interest from prospective buyers.
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NewsPoundworld plots up to 100 store closures in CVA plan
Poundworld is preparing to launch a CVA, which could see it close up to a quarter of its store estate.
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NewsPoundworld chief executive Gerry Gray steps down
Poundworld’s chief executive Gerry Gray has exited the business for “personal reasons” after less than two years at the helm, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsBHS: A year after closure, most stores still lie empty
The majority of former BHS stores are still unoccupied a year after the department store group finally closed its doors.
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DataData: The UK's top 30 value retail hotspots
After value powerhouse B&M unveiled its latest spike in profits and sales last week, the retailer hiked up its UK store target from 850 to 950.
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NewsAldi and TK Maxx snap up former BHS units
A swathe of discount retailers including Aldi and Poundworld have taken on or are close to agreeing deals on former BHS units.
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NewsPoundworld slips into red as 'challenging' conditions bite
Poundworld slid into the red in its last full-year as it blamed turbulence in the value sector.
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NewsPoundworld fined for selling faulty phone chargers
Poundworld has been fined a six-figure sum for selling thousands of faulty smartphone chargers with fake safety test certificates.
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NewsJoules' jump on British bandwagon pays off
British business might be unsure about the ‘Special Relationship’ in the light of protectionist Donald Trump’s election, but retailer Joules is making hay across the pond.
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DataData: The top 30 retailers by store openings
Poundland tops the ranking owing to its acquisition of 99p Stores, while a large number of c-store operators make the top 30.
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AnalysisAsda and Boots cast their spells on Halloween shoppers
Halloween is approaching and retailers are looking for new and spooky ways to win consumer spend. Here’s a look at what they have on offer.
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NewsPoundworld poised to acquire a third of remaining Brantano stores
Poundworld is on the verge of snapping up around a third of footwear retailer Brantano’s remaining stores, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sunday trading, Sainsbury's and more
Retail news round-up on February 29, 2016: Churches against extension of Sunday trading hours and Sainsbury's mulls higher bid for Argos.
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NewsPoundworld, Tapi, Iceland and Pets at Home eye Brantano stores
Poundworld, Tapi, Iceland, Carpetright and Pets at Home are among the retailers eyeing the remaining Brantano stores, Retail Week has learnt.
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Analysis£50m investment for Poundworld to open 60 new stores a year
Poundworld has secured £50m from Santander to support its store expansion plan and a new 500,000 sq ft warehouse.
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NewsPoundworld pre-tax profits rebound strongly following 'landmark year'
Poundworld has recorded a surge in full-year profits after they were hit in the previous two years by a large-scale investment programme.
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NewsData: The top 30 retailers by store openings in 2015
A ranking of retailers by store openings reveals that the symbol groups dominate, while the popularity of c-stores shows no sign of abating.
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NewsDiscounters outpace supermarket and convenience store growth
Discount retailers have opened stores at a faster rate than supermarkets and convenience stores over the past five years.