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Scottish Sun
7 hours ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Full list of Poundland stores shutting for good starting in DAYS as three more announced – is your local closing?
It brings the total number of Poundland stores closing to 24 BYE BYE Full list of Poundland stores shutting for good starting in DAYS as three more announced – is your local closing? POUNDLAND has announced it is shutting three more stores, with some branches set to close in just days. The discount branch will close stores in Inverclyde, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Scarborough, bringing the total number of confirmed closures this year to 24. Advertisement 1 Three more Poundland stores are set to shut with some closing in days Credit: Getty - Contributor The Stratford store on Bridge Street is set to close next week, on July 21, while the branch in Whitby, Scarborough will shut its doors on September 3. A total of 24 stores will shut once the remaining closures have taken place: Connswater Shopping Centre, Belfast – closed March 2024 Macclesfield – closed August, 2024 Maidenhead – closed October, 2024 Sutton Coldfield – closed October, 2024 Clapham Junction Station, London – closed May 2 Belle Vale Shopping Centre, Liverpool – closed May 6 St George's Centre, Gravesend – closed May 8 Southwark Park Road – closed May 14 Copdock Mill Interchange, Ipswich – closed May 20 Brackla, Wales – closed May 24 Chiswick High Road – closed May 28 Filton Abbeywood – closed May 31 Surrey Quays – closed June 11 Barrow Dalton Road - closed June 12 Union Gate, Bristol - closed June 20 Flint - closed June 21 Colchester - closed St Marks Place Newark - closing Telford - closing July 1 Stratford-upon-Avon - July 21 Newquay - closing on July 30 Cowes, Isle of Wight – closing July 30 Newquay - August 1 Pontypool - September 7 Advertisement Poundland is set to close up to 68 stores with a further 150 at risk of closure, separate to the shops mentioned above. The store expects its portfolio to reduce to around 650-700 stores compared to circa 800 sites it operates today. Last month, the chain was sold to investment firm Gordon Brothers for £1. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Advertisement Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
Scottish Sun
24-06-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Poundland kids' clothes urgently recalled over CHOKING risk as shoppers told ‘if you own it, return it fast'
Parents with the products are eligible for a refund BE AWARE Poundland kids' clothes urgently recalled over CHOKING risk as shoppers told 'if you own it, return it fast' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) POUNDLAND is urgently recalling a kids clothing item over a serious choking risk as shoppers are urged to "return it fast". Parents have been advised to stop using the product "immediately" and return it to the store for a refund. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 The children's item is said to present a serious choking hazard Credit: Poundland The item in question is the Bbe Frotte Blue Cap made by Pepco which is reported to have been made in China. It has been found to pose a serious choking risk to children as the button on the cap can detach. The Office for Product Safety & Standards warn that "a young child may put the small part in their mouth and choke". As a result, the product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. They have subsequently been recalled from end users by Poundland. The regulator has advised that consumers stop using the product immediately and return it to the store for a full refund with no receipt required. Poundland also issued a notice which said: "If you have bought the above product, do not use it. "Instead return it to a Poundland Store for a full refund (no proof of purchase required). "We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused. "However, the safety and confidence of our consumers and the quality of our products is at the heart of everything we do." This isn't the only children's product that has been recalled in the UK recently either. A popular bath toy has been urgently recalled over a serious hazard to young children. The My 1st Bath Toy Ducks contained a small rattling part inside the product when shaken posing a "serious" risk of choking. Elsewhere, the Buki France Sensory Slime was also recalled over a "serious chemical risk". The product contained excess concentrations of boron which can harm the health of children and their reproductive systems.
The Irish Sun
24-06-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Poundland kids' clothes urgently recalled over CHOKING risk as shoppers told ‘if you own it, return it fast'
POUNDLAND is urgently recalling a kids clothing item over a serious choking risk as shoppers are urged to "return it fast". Parents have been advised to stop using the product "immediately" and return it to the store for a refund. 1 The children's item is said to present a serious choking hazard Credit: Poundland The item in question is the Bbe Frotte Blue Cap made by Pepco which is reported to have been made in China. It has been found to pose a serious choking risk to children as the button on the cap can detach. The Office for Product Safety & Standards warn that "a young child may put the small part in their mouth and choke". As a result, the product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. Read more News They have subsequently been recalled from end users by Poundland. The regulator has advised that consumers stop using the product immediately and return it to the store for a full refund with no receipt required. Poundland also issued a notice which said: "If you have bought the above product, do not use it. "Instead return it to a Poundland Store for a full refund (no proof of purchase required). Most read in The Sun "We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused. "However, the safety and confidence of our consumers and the quality of our products is at the heart of everything we do." This isn't the only children's product that has been recalled in the UK recently either. The My 1st Bath Toy Ducks contained a small rattling part inside the product when shaken posing a "serious" risk of choking. Elsewhere, the The product contained excess concentrations of boron which can harm the health of children and their reproductive systems. Your product recall rights Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know. Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods. As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action. But it's often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk. If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer's website to see if a safety notice has been issued. When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you - the customer - to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don't there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault. If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer. They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice. In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected. You should not be charged for any recall work - such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item.
Scottish Sun
17-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Poundland plans to close 68 stores and STOP selling popular range as part of rescue deal to save chain
BIG CHANGES Poundland plans to close 68 stores and STOP selling popular range as part of rescue deal to save chain Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) POUNDLAND has confirmed plans to shut 68 stores, with up to 150 at risk of closure. The struggling discount chain was sold for just £1 last week and it was expected a major shake-up would be needed to rescue it. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Poundland is expected to close 68 of its stores as part of the restructuring plan Credit: Alamy Poundland has now announced a huge series of changes aimed at keeping itself afloat. They include ditching its frozen food items, getting rid of its loyalty scheme app and no longer selling products online. The Poundland Perks rewards app was only launched in October last year. Meanwhile the website had been selling items online since September 2023. Barry Williams, managing director of Poundland, said: "It's no secret that we have much work to do to get Poundland back on track. "While Poundland remains a strong brand, serving 20m-plus shoppers each year, our performance for a significant period has fallen short of our high standards and action is needed to enable the business to return to growth. "It's sincerely regrettable that this plan includes the closure of stores and distribution centres, but it's necessary if we're to achieve our goal of securing the future of thousands of jobs and hundreds of stores. "It goes without saying that if our plans are approved, we will do all we can to support colleagues who will be directly affected by the changes." Investment fund Gordon Brothers snapped up the discount chain last week and said it would go ahead with proposed restructuring plans. This is what has been proposed: Closing 68 stores and negotiating rent reductions at a number of other locations Getting rid of frozen food products at all stores where they're currently sold It's now expected the chain will keep around 650 to 700 of its stores across the country.
The Sun
17-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Poundland plans to close 68 stores and STOP selling popular range as part of rescue deal to save chain
POUNDLAND will shut 68 of its stores as part of a restructuring plan, it has been revealed. The struggling discount chain has announced a huge series of changes aimed at keeping itself afloat. It will also ditch its frozen food items, get rid of its loyalty scheme app and stop selling products online. Last week the retail chain was sold for just £1 to investment fund Gordon Brothers.
