Poundland is one of several struggling high street chains shutting stores this year, with a number closing in December.
The discount retailer was sold by former parent company Pepco Group to Gordon Brothers earlier this year, saving it from administration.
However, the new owners are carrying out a major restructure, which includes shutting 30 stores.
More than 20 have already closed in the past couple of months, while more are closing their doors for good this month and in January.
Which Poundland stores are closing in December 2025?
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- Melton Mowbray – December 4 (already closed)
- Droitwich – December 9
- Hempstead Valley – December 31.
Which Poundland stores are closing in January 2025?
- Bexhill – January 5, 2026
- Cameron Toll – January 20, 2026
Which Poundland stores have already closed?
Twickenham – October 5
Westhoughton – October 5
Market Harborough – October 9
Lowestoft – October 10
Colne – October 11
Rochdale – October 13
Leicester – October 17
Tenby – October 18
Blackpool – Cherry Tree Retail Park – October 25
Deal – October 27
Thurrock – October 27
Walsall – October 29
Hailsham – November 2
Perry Barr – November 2
Matlock – November 2
Carlisle – November 9
Burnley – November 9
Witham – November 12
Sidcup – November 14Dalston – November 24
Beeston – November 27
Launceston – November 29
Why are Poundland stores shutting down?
After the sale to Pepco Group was confirmed in August, Tom Smith KC, who represented Poundland Limited, said the retailer’s “profitability has sharply declined” over the years.
“The group was performing well prior to and during the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the business has struggled in the last two years in an increasingly challenging UK retail environment,” he added.
“Its response to these challenges was to broaden its offering, including by adding chilled and frozen products and introducing online sales.
Poundland are just one of several retail chains and banks shutting stores across the country.
WHSmith, Wilko, Claire’s, Morrisons, Homebase, New Look, Select, Dobbies Garden Centre, Bodycare and Hobby Craft, NatWest and Santander have all seen major closures in the past couple of years.
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