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flag Poundland is closing 15 stores in early 2026 to streamline operations and reinforce its value-focused model.

flag Poundland is closing 15 stores in early 2026, including 12 in January and two in February, as part of a restructuring to reduce its footprint from about 800 to 650–700 locations. flag The closures, in areas including Kent, London, Scotland, and Hampshire, follow a prior wave of 57 store shutdowns after the retailer was acquired for £1. flag The company is offering up to 40% off in clearance sales and plans to simplify pricing, with about 60% of grocery items priced at £1, aiming to return to its value-focused roots. flag Despite the closures, Poundland said hundreds of stores will remain open and reiterated its commitment to affordability.

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