Poundland is shutting ANOTHER branch for good after announcing 25 closures in major shake-up – see the full list
It comes after the budget retailer launched a restructuring plan last month.
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Poundland closed the doors of its Whiteley location for the final time on Monday, July 21.
The closure was confirmed in a post on social media from the Whiteley Shopping Centre.
A representative expressed sadness in seeing Poundland leave the premises.
Local reaction
"We're sad to see you go, Poundland. We're truly saddened to share that our local Poundland has now closed its doors," a representative said.
"It's been a part of our community for years, offering great value and friendly service, and it will certainly be missed.
'We want to wish the whole team at Poundland all the very best for the future — thank you for everything."
They added that shoppers could still find another Poundland location nearby.
"For anyone still looking to shop at Poundland, the nearest store is now in Fareham on West Street," the post read.
String of closures
Poundland stores across the country are facing uncertainty, as the brand announced 25 locations will close in the coming weeks.
Plans were submitted to the courts to close 68 shops as part of the new owners restructuring.
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The locations that will permanently pull the shutters throughout August are:
Ammanford (August 10)
Birmingham Fort (August 10)
Cardiff Valegate (August 10)
Cramlington (August 10)
Leicester (August 10)
Long Eaton (August 10)
Port Glasgow (August 10)
Seaham (August 10)
Shrewsbury (August 10)
Tunbridge Wells (August 10)
Bedford (August 17)
Bidston Moss (August 17)
Broxburn (August 17)
Craigavon (August 17)
Dartmouth (August 17)
East Dulwich (August 17)
Falmouth (August 17)
Hull St Andrews (August 17)
Newtonabbey (August 17)
Perth (August 17)
Poole (August 17)
Sunderland (August 17)
Stafford (August 17)
Thornaby (August 17)
Worcester (August 17)
Poundland was taken over by investment firm Gordon Brothers last month.
The firm said it is looking to make the brand profitable again after an 'an extended period of under-performance'.
While Whiteley was not featured on the list of upcoming closures, staff and shoppers have been left disappointed at the sudden closure.
Which Poundland shops will close from this Sunday?
THE following Poundland stores will temporarily close from this Sunday, January 10.
Newark, St Marks Place
Londonderry Ferryquay Street NI
Grantham, Isaac Newton Centre,
Kingston upon Thames Eden Walk
Mansfield Four Seasons Shopping Centre
Harlow Harvey Shopping Centre
Lowestoft Britten Shopping Centre
Colchester Culver Street
Ipswich Sailmakers Shopping Centre
Ayr High Street
Norwich Castle Mall
Workington Campbell-Savours Way
Newmarket, The Guineas Shopping Centre
Carlisle Scotch Street
Luton 31 The Mall Shopping Centre
Dumfries, Loreburne Shopping Centre
Belfast Castlecourt Shopping Centre NI
Glasgow Union Street
Newry Buttercrane Shopping Centre NI
Falkirk Howgate Shopping Centre
Enniskillen Erneside Shopping Centre NI
Edinburgh Princes Street
Newry Quays Shopping Centre NI
Perth St Johns Shopping Centre
Inverness High Street
Cardiff 121 Queens Street
Kirkcaldy Mercat Shopping Centre
Bridgwater Angel Place Shopping Centre
Cramlington Manor Walks Shopping Centre
Burnley 82 Charter Walk Shopping Centre
Middlesbrough Captain Cook Square Shopping Centre
Preston Fishergate Centre
Durham Riverwalk Shopping Centre
Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre
Beverley Flemingate Shopping Centre
Chester Frodsham Street
Farnham The Borough
Bootle Strand Shopping Centre
Fareham Market Quay
Solihull High Street
Fareham Whiteley Shopping Centre
Newcastle under Lyme Castle Walk
Crewe Market St
Merry Hill Shopping Centre
The Sun has reached out to Poundland for comment.
More closures
A popular fashion outlet has launched a shutting down sale amid a string of closures.
Plus, the Original Factory Shop is also offering discounts to customers as it prepares to close another location.
And a high street giant has announced a closing down sale after pulling the shutters on a seaside shop.
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