Latest News: poundstretcher
May 9, 2023 8:38 am
Published by Angela Beevers
Poundstretcher’s chief executive Derek Lawlor has left the business following a difference in opinion over where the company should be headed. Lawlor joined the discount retailer... View Article
January 27, 2023 5:25 pm
Published by Natalie F
Discount retailers Poundstretcher has announced a 10 per cent pay rise for its workers following a similar rise just over a year ago. The business –... View Article
August 2, 2022 3:24 pm
Published by Natalie F
The new CEO of Leicestershire-headquartered discount chain Poundstretcher wants the business to play an even bigger part in helping struggling families through the cost-of-living crisis. Derek... View Article
August 1, 2022 11:30 am
Published by Angela Beevers
Poundstretcher has appointed Derek Lawlor as its new chief executive. Lawlor previously worked with Asda for seven years, most recently as chief merchandising officer. Prior to... View Article
June 29, 2022 8:47 am
Published by Angela Beevers
Discount chain Poundstretcher has revealed that it is managing to keep price rises to a minimum during the cost-of-living crisis. In addition, the retailer gave its... View Article
December 3, 2021 7:50 am
Published by Angela Beevers
Poundstretcher is give all employees who have completed a full year’s service a 10% pay rise in recognition of their hard work during the Covid-19 pandemic... View Article
October 13, 2021 2:44 pm
Published by Natalie F
Sales at the Poundstretcher store chain have stayed strong over the past half year, despite a CVA and new cost pressures, according to its chief executive.... View Article
September 8, 2021 2:34 pm
Published by Natalie F
Discount chain Poundstretcher has bounced back in the space of just one year since being forced to enter a CVA in 2020. The family-owned retailer made... View Article
September 2, 2021 5:35 pm
Published by Natalie F
More than 60 landlords have served Poundstretcher with a notice to vacate shops after the discounter demanded they slash rents in a restructuring programme. Poundstretcher launched... View Article