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Poundland in rescue talks as owners seek buyer
Published · Updated October 16, 2026 · 1 min read
Poundland, a struggling UK retail chain, is in talks with potential buyers as it seeks a rescue deal.
The company's management team is attempting a buyout with the help of an Irish property development group, but a union warns of potential administration if the deal fails. Poundland, with 600 stores and 12,000 employees, has been facing challenges due to rising costs and competition, though it expects sales growth in 2026. The company's managing director, Barry Williams, believes the recovery plan is working.