Poundland is set to close six stores today, delivering a blow to bargain hunters across the UK as the discount retailer continues its major restructuring plan.
The stores shutting their doors for good today are located in Havant, Newport, Ripley, Swanley, Uttoxeter, and Partick. Meanwhile, the chain has confirmed that two additional outlets will close later this year: Market Harborough on October 9 and Carlisle on November 9. These closures form part of a wider shake-up in which 67 stores will be axed, a move designed to save the struggling high-street giant.
The restructuring plan, approved by the High Court in August, came just days before Poundland faced the threat of collapse. At the start of the process, Poundland operated around 800 stores, but the retailer now expects to retain between 650 and 700 outlets.
The chain, which employs 14,700 staff, has faced mounting financial pressures in recent years. Its new owner, Gordon Brothers, purchased the company for £1 in June and pledged to invest £90million to rescue the business. The plan involves closing 68 stores, cutting around 1,000 jobs, and shutting two warehouses, affecting 350 workers. It also includes rent reductions at up to 180 locations and the closure of Poundland’s frozen food operation and website.
However, not all planned closures will go ahead. Earlier this week, the retailer announced that 11 stores originally earmarked for closure will remain open, including locations in Irvine, Brighton, Anniesland and Whitby. Seven further planned closures at unspecified sites have also been cancelled.
The chain has already removed its Poundland Perks loyalty scheme, with customers able to redeem reward vouchers until January 15, 2026. Its Darton frozen and digital distribution centre will close later this year, followed by the Bilston national distribution centre in early 2026.
As part of the restructure, Poundland has also launched clearance sales of up to 90% off in several stores and is refocusing on its core £1 offer. The retailer has rolled out £1, £2, and £3 grocery pricing across all stores, with 60% of grocery items now priced at £1, 20% at £2, and 20% at £3, aiming to win back customers through value.
The closures mark a significant moment for the UK discount sector, as Poundland works to stabilise operations and secure its long-term future.
Here’s the full list of Poundland store closures in 2025:
August Closures
Ammanford – August 10
Birmingham – Fort – August 10
Cardiff Valegate – August 10
Cramlington – August 10
Leicester Charles Street – August 10
Long Eaton – August 10
Port Glasgow – August 10
Seaham – August 10
Shrewsbury – August 10
Tunbridge Wells – August 10
Bedford – August 17
Bidston Moss – August 17
Broxburn – August 17
Craigavon – August 17
Dartmouth – August 17
East Dulwich – August 17
Falmouth – August 17
Hull St Andrews – August 17
Newtownabbey – August 17
Perth – August 17
Poole – August 17
Sunderland – August 17
Stafford – August 17
Thornaby – August 17
Worcester – August 17
Beaumont Leys (lease expiry, not part of restructure) – August 23
Brigg – August 24
Canterbury – August 24
Coventry – August 24
Newcastle – August 24
Kings Heath – August 24
Peterborough, Orton Gate – August 24
Peterlee – August 24
Rainham – August 24
Salford – August 24
Sheldon – August 24
Wells – August 24
Whitechapel – August 24
Blackburn – August 31
Cookstown – August 31
Erdington – August 31
Kimberley Shopping Centre, Nottingham – August 31
Horsham – August 31
Hull Holderness – August 31
Kettering – August 31
Omagh – August 31
Shepherd’s Bush – August 31
Southport – August 31
Taunton – August 31
September Closures
Trevenson Road, Cornwall – September
Portsmouth North End – September 20
Abergavenny – September 27
Havant – September 28
Newport, Shropshire – September 28
Ripley, Derbyshire – September 28
Swanley – September 28
Uttoxeter – September 28
Partick, Glasgow – September 28
October Closures
Liscard – October 1
Market Harborough – October 9
Lowestoft – October 10
Livingston – October 12
Tenby – October 18
November Closures
Carlisle – November 9
