Poundland has confirmed it will shut down another 10 stores as it completes a company wide restructuring in a blow to Britain's high streets.
Consumers have been forced to contend with a wave of store closures in the years after the Covid-19 pandemic as retailers struggle to adapt to changing consumer habits and tax pressures.
After being acquired by investment firm Gordon Brothers, Poundland announced plans to close 68 locations and two warehouses in the UK.
This move placed 1,300 jobs at risk with the discount retailer completing its main store closure programme in September, shutting 57 stores, while placing 11 closures on hold.
Poundland is closing more stores
| PABy this point, Poundland had ceased operations at 57 stores, while placing 11 closures on hold. Prior to the restructuring programme, there were around 800 Poundland shops based in the UK.
Concerningly, the figure is expected to plummet to around 650 or 700 due to leases expiring and landlords serving notices.
To address customer disappointment in store closures, Poundland is carrying out "extensive" clearance sales at impacted locations.
A company spokesperson said: "Customers will be able to take advantage of significant savings as these stores prepare for closure in the days ahead.
The high street has been hit with store closures in recent months. | PA"The reductions of up to 40 per cent will see items marked down in price until they’re sold and cover all the stock in each store from homewares to groceries and clothing to health and beauty."
It should be noted that these clearance sales will only be advertised at Poundland stores that are earmarked for future closure.
Darren MacDonald, Poundland’s UK country manager, shared: "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.
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has warned an ‘extremely challenging year for local shops’. | Getty"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."
Here is a full list of the 10 new Poundland stores confirmed to close in the weeks and months ahead:
- Hailsham - November 2
- Perry Barr - November 2
- Loughborough - November 14
- New Malden - November 16
- Dalston - November 24
- Beeston - November 27
- Melton Mowbray - December 4
- Droitwich - December 9
- Hempstead Valley - December 31
- Bexhill - January 5, 2026.
Notably, all these stores are closing down to leases expiring. Here is a list of the Poundland stores already confirmed to shut down in the weeks ahead:
- Matlock - November 2
- Carlisle - November 9
- Burnley - November 9
- Witham - November 12
- Sidcup - November 14
- Peckham - November 20
- Launceston - November 29
- Cameron Toll - January 20, 2026.
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High streets have been hit by a wave of closures since the pandemic | PAHere is a full list of the Poundland store closures that have already taken place in October 2025:
- 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.
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