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LK Bennett stores at risk of closure following acquisition out of administration by Gordon Brothers

The long-term outlook for LK Bennett’s store portfolio remains uncertain, following the premium womenswear acquisition out of administration by US investment firm Gordon Brothers on Wednesday, January 28. The new owners, who own Laura Ashley and Poundland, acquired the LK Bennett brand and its intellectual property (IP) assets just a day after...

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Poundland finalises store closure programme, relaunches Pep&Co clothing

Budget retail chain Poundland has announced the end of its store closure programme, reflecting progress on its court-approved restructuring plan, including the relaunch of its Pep&Co clothing range. Now under the ownership of Gordon Brothers, the company said it has finalised its store consolidation efforts, which formed part of a restructuring...

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What to expect in UK fashion retail in 2026: Store closures, expansions, and new entries

The UK retail market navigated a turbulent 2025. This dynamic year saw some brands abandon their brick-and-mortar presence, while others embraced new opportunities. The shifting landscape is set to continue into the new year, with a wave of store closures, expansions, and fresh market entries expected to shake things up. Here is a breakdown of...

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Poundland initiates further store closures amid turnaround

Budget retailer Poundland has confirmed another round of store closures as it continues rolling out its court-approved turnaround plan. The chain has told various media, including Sky News, that it is due to close an additional 14 stores by February, alongside the 19 already set to shutter. By early next year, this will bring Poundland’s store...

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Poundland slashes head office jobs as it simplifies structure

Weeks after the High Court approved its restructuring, Poundland is officially moving forward with its transformation plan. The budget retailer has confirmed a number of job cuts across its head office as part of efforts to simplify the business structure. Speaking to Retail Week, a spokesperson for the company said that it had proposed removing...

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Poundland skirts administration as restructuring plan gets court approval

Poundland has received court-backing for its restructuring plan, allowing it to bypass administration. A representative told the High Court earlier today that the budget retailer would run out of money by September 7, 2025, if the plan was not approved. Speaking to the court for Poundland Limited, Tom Smith KC said the retailer’s financial...

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British landlord appoints lawyers as Poundland and River Island plot store closures

British Land, a commercial property company, has reportedly appointed lawyers to look into the rescue deals of struggling high street chains Poundland and River Island. The firm is said to have been instructed by Hogan Lovells to seek further information on the restructuring plans for the two retailers, according to Sky News, to which British...

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Poundland to bring clothing range back in-house

Poundland has said that its "successful clothing business” is to return in-house by early 2026, following the budget retailer’s acquisition by Gordon Brothers last month. Poundland had previously tasked an in-house team with developing a clothing range prior to shifting its sourcing under former owner Pepco Group. A spokesperson for the company...

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From New Look to Select Fashion: Inside the retail collapse threatening the UK high street

The UK retail landscape continues to face mounting challenges. Amid rising operational costs, the long-tail impact of the pandemic and ongoing supply chain disruptions, many businesses are navigating an increasingly volatile environment. An uncertain outlook remains for a significant portion of the sector – and the country is on track to see a...

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Poundland to close 68 stores as part of restructuring under new owner

Days after its takeover by Gordon Brothers, Poundland has confirmed the closure of 68 stores as part of a court-sanctioned restructuring. The company is expected to maintain between 650 and 700 stores across the UK, down from its approximately 800 existing locations. Poundland has further stated that its frozen and digital distribution centre in...

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Gordon Brothers snaps up Poundland, to inject 80 million pounds into turnaround

Restructuring and investment firm Gordon Brothers has emerged as the buyer of Poundland. As a result, the British budget retailer will receive an 80 million pound financing boost to back a ‘Proposed Restructuring’, agreed on by all three parties, including former owner Pepco Group. Details on this plan are expected to be shared by Poundland in “...

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Poundland eyeing mass store closures amid ongoing turnaround plan

Poundland is said to be mulling the closure of between 150 and 200 stores amid an ongoing turnaround plan being carried out as its sales process continues. According to the Telegraph, the budget retailer is also eyeing up to 500 sites for rent cuts, with a plan to impose rent reductions on landlords between 10 and 50 percent. Other agreements...