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  • Grocers vs bargain chains: Discount competition is heating up

    Food fight

    The discount sector is crowded and competitive: Aldi, Lidl, Poundland and B&M are only a few of the retailers vying for space.  The market for discount goods has been growing over the last few years, but not every company has been a winner – only a few stores have managed to attract and keep customers. [...]

    Discount grocers are proving more popular than discount retailers
  • Red Sea disruption hits sales at Poundland owner Pepco

    Retail

    Delays in summer stock reaching stores due to Red Sea shipping disruption contributed to sales at Poundland owner Pepco slumping over its latest quarter.

    Pepco Group, the owner of the Poundland brand in the UK, has appointed a new chief executive.
  • Poundland owner Pepco eyes profit surge as revenue passes milestone

    Retail

    Pepco, the owner of Poundland, has set its sights on posting profits of €900m for its current financial year after the group's interim revenue passed a major milestone.

    Poundland is owned by Pepco.
  • Poundland’s profit slashed despite sales rising by £200m

    May 13, 2024

    Poundland's profits were slashed by almost £33m during its latest financial year despite its sales rising by nearly £200m, it has been revealed.

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