Poundland to open 8 new stores pre Christmas 2022
Poundland is to open eight new stores, relocations and extensions in one day as part of its expansion plans.
The shops will open on December 10, the budget retailer confirmed today with more than 200 people to be be employed across the sites, including 160 new roles.
The stores will offer everyday essentials such as groceries, drinks and snacks, as well as revamped health and beauty, entertainment, stationery and craft ranges.
There will also be wider ranges of chilled and frozen food, as well as Poundland’s PEP&CO clothing and homewares.
It comes after Poundland announced it will open or relocate 25 stores by the end of this year. These eight sites are the final phase of this project.
Poundland chief operating officer, Austin Cooke, said: “This investment in towns and cities up and down the country shows our commitment to bringing shoppers more choice and amazing value just when they need it the most.
“Whether it’s daily essentials at a neighborhood store or choosing from our PEP&CO seasonal clothing range to make Christmas extra special this year, we’re there to help our customers find ways to cope with the pressures on their budgets.”
The store sizes will range from 3,800 square feet to 18,000 square feet.
