Poundland closes six stores: which cities are affected by the closures.

According to The Sun: Today, the Poundland store network closes six of its branches, which will be a serious blow to shoppers.

The closures will affect stores in Havant, Newport, Ripley, Swanley, Uttoxeter, and Partick, and this process is final.

Additionally, it is known that two more stores will close: in Market Harborough on October 9 and in Carlisle on November 9.

These closures are part of a major reorganization aimed at preserving the network. In August, the plan was approved by the High Court, saving the company from bankruptcy amid financial difficulties.

At the start of the restructuring, Poundland had 800 stores, but now they plan to keep between 650 and 700.

The network, which employs 14,700 staff, has been under financial pressure in recent years. Its new owner, Gordon Brothers, purchased the brand for 1 pound in June and announced a £90 million investment to revive the business.

The reorganization plan includes closing 68 stores, cutting 1,000 jobs, and shuttering two warehouses, which will affect 350 employees.

Also, as part of the changes, there will be reduced rent payments in 180 stores and the closure of the website.

However, earlier this week, it was revealed that 11 previously planned closures will remain open.

Among them are stores in Irvine (Rivergate Centre), Brighton (London Road), Anniesland (Great Western Road), and Whitby.

Overall, 67 stores are planned to be closed, with six of them in the coming days.

Other changes at Poundland

Customers will no longer be able to shop on the Poundland website.

Which Poundland stores are closing?

Here is the list of Poundland stores that are set to close this year, along with closure dates:

• Ammanford – August 10
• Birmingham – Fort – August 10
• Cardiff Valegate – August 10
• Cramlington – August 10
• Leicester Charles Street – August 10
• Long Eaton – August 10
• Port Glasgow – August 10
• Seaham – August 10
• Shrewsbury – August 10
• Tonbridge Wells – August 10
• Bedford – August 17
• Bidston Moss – August 17
• Broxbourne – August 17
• Craigavon – August 17
• Dartmouth – August 17
• East Dulwich – August 17
• Falmouth – August 17
• Hull St Andrews – August 17
• Newton Abbot – August 17
• Pert – August 17
• Poo – August 17
• Sunderland – August 17
• Stafford – August 17
• Thornaby – August 17
• Worcester – August 17
• Beaumont Leys (lease expiry) – August 23
• Bridge – August 24
• Canterbury – August 24
• Coventry – August 24
• Newcastle – August 24
• Kings Heath – August 24
• Peterborough, Orton Gate – August 24
• Peterlee – August 24
• Rainham – August 24
• Salford – August 24
• Sheldon – August 24
• Wells – August 24
• Whitechapel – August 24
• Blackburn – August 31
• Cookstown – August 31
• Erington – August 31
• Shopping Centre Kimberley, Nottingham – August 31
• Horsham – August 31
• Hull Holderness – August 31
• Kettering – August 31
• Omagh – August 31
• Shepherds Bush – August 31
• Southport – August 31
• Taunton – August 31
• Trevenson Road, Cornwall (lease expiry) – September
• Portsmouth North End (lease expiry) – September 20
• Abergavenny (lease expiry) – September 27
• Havant – September 28
• Newport, Shropshire – September 28
• Ripley, Derbyshire – September 28
• Swanley – September 28
• Uttoxeter – September 28
• Partick, Glasgow – September 28
• Liskeard (lease expiry) – October 1
• Market Harborough – October 9
• Lowestoft (lease expiry) – October 10
• Livingston (lease expiry) – October 12
• Tenby (lease expiry) – October 18
• Carlisle – November 9

Three additional stores closed before the announcement of the restructuring plan.

The Poundland Perks loyalty program has also been canceled.

Customers using Poundland Perks have until January 15, 2026, to redeem their vouchers.

The network will close its frozen goods distribution center and digital center in Darton, South Yorkshire, later this year.

There are also plans to close the national distribution center in Bilston in early 2026.

Poundland has launched major sales in several stores, where discounts reach up to 90%.

These changes highlight the company’s aim to return to basics and expand the range of products available for 1 pound. New prices are being gradually introduced in all Poundland stores across the UK this month.

Already, 60% of products in stores cost 1 pound, 20% cost 2 pounds, and another 20% cost 3 pounds.

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The closure of six Poundland stores and planned changes are part of a wider strategy to cut costs and optimize the network. This will significantly impact consumers who have grown accustomed to affordable prices and a wide range of products in these stores. Any further reduction in the number of sales points could affect the brand's competitiveness in a highly competitive retail market.