POUNDLAND has announced a new wave of closures, with another 14 stores set to shut for good in the coming months.
Following its takeover by investment firm Gordon Brothers back in June, Poundland announced plans to close 68 shops and two warehouses in the UK, putting 1,300 jobs at risk.
Poundland concluded its main store closure programme in September, shutting 57 stores, while placing 11 closures on hold.
Since then, more than 40 other closures have been revealed due to leases expiring or landlords serving notice.
UK high street shops that no longer exist
The budget retailer will have shut more than 100 shops in the UK by early next year, since the beginning of the restructuring programme.
At the beginning of the restructuring programme, there were around 800 Poundland stores located across the UK.
This number is expected to decrease to around 650 or 700.
Full list of Poundland stores set to close
Poundland announced a new wave of closures on Friday (December 5), with 14 shops across the UK to shut over the coming months. These stores are:
- Lancaster (December 19)
- Weston-Super-Mare (December 24)
- Hammersmith (December 24)
- Northampton Sixfields (December 31)
- Prestatyn (December 31)
- Faversham (January 6)
- Liverpool (January 15)
- Yeovil (January 16)
- Nottingham Eastpoint (January 22)
- Lymington (January 23)
- Christchurch (January 23)
- Bristol Avon Meads (January 29)
- Winton (February 6)
- Coatbridge (February 8)
Poundland previously announced that 40 other stores were shutting for good, with 19 of those still to close:
- Christchurch - Meteor Retail Park (December 5)
- Arnold (December 6)
- Worthing (December 6)
- Droitwich (December 9)
- Ballymena (December 13)
- Oldham (December 13)
- Weston Favell (December 19)
- Portishead (December 24)
- Grantham (December 24)
- Portadown (December 31)
- Southampton (December 31)
- Farnham (December 31)
- Brighton (December 31)
- Hempstead Valley (December 31)
- Bexhill (January 5)
- Ponders End (January 5)
- Kilmarnock (January 5)
- Mitcham (January 14)
- Cameron Toll (January 20)
All these Poundland closures are due to leases expiring or landlords serving notice.
Six Poundland stores have also been saved from closure recently, with new agreements being reached with landlords. These stores are:
- Perry Barr
- Dundee
- Livingston
- Musselburgh
- Porthcawl
- Andover
Poundland launches "extensive" clearance sales at closing stores
"Extensive" clearance sales are now underway (or will begin shortly) at the Poundland stores scheduled to close.
The clearance sales will offer reductions of up to 40pc, with items marked down in price until they’re sold.
The closing sales cover all stock in each store, from homewares to groceries and clothing to health and beauty.
Poundland’s UK country manager, Darren MacDonald, said: "We know how disappointing it is when we leave a store, but before we close our doors for a final time, we’re determined to say goodbye by offering even more amazing value to customers.
"The special reductions, on top of the value we provide in every store, will help us leave locations we’re leaving with pride.
"And when we close our doors, we look forward to welcoming customers to one of the hundreds of Poundland stores we’ll continue to operate right across the UK."
Poundland to close all stores for 3 days
Poundland has also revealed plans to close all UK stores for three days over December and January:
- December 25 (Christmas Day)
- December 25 (Boxing Day)
- January 1 (New Year's Day)
Poundland said the decision was to thank staff for their work over one of the "most challenging years" for the retail chain with a "proper festive break".
MacDonald said: "It’s no secret that 2025 has been one of our most challenging years, but the support and commitment from our colleagues has been nothing short of amazing – and I’m delighted we can renew our commitment to give them the time they deserve over the holidays.
"I know how much our colleagues are looking forward to making shopping in stores a magical experience this year— and we’re proud to support them with a proper festive break."
Jollyes to open 5 new stores at former Poundland sites
Award-winning pet superstore, Jollyes, has begun opening new stores at former Poundland sites across the UK.
Jollyes already has more than 100 stores scattered across the UK, having almost doubled its numbers over the past three years.
Now, the pet retailer is set to open five new stores at former Poundland sites across the UK.
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