FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Pepco - The Untold Story

Union in plea to save Poundland from administration, with 12,000 jobs at risk

Gordon Brothers files notice of intent to begin process after rejecting management-backed rescue bid

The Guardian - UK · 13h ago

Shorter Showers, Fewer Flushes: WSSC Water Asks 1.9 Million Customers to Conserve After Potomac Plant Outage

WSSC Water asked 1.9 million Montgomery and Prince George's customers to use water for essentials only after a Potomac plant outage. What to know.

Medical Daily · Oct 1

Poundland to close 49 stores this month - full list revealed

The new owners of Poundland may have to spend up to £100 million to revive the brand.

Evening Standard · Aug 12, 2025

Poundland sold for £1 and set to shut shops in restructuring

Laura Ashley owner Gordon Brothers has struck a deal to buy the retailer from European group Pepco.

Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2025

Poundland to close dozens of stores after being sold for £1

Parent firm Pepco Group says it has completed the sale of the high street discount chain

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025

Poundland set for ‘restructuring’ after takeover by Gordon Brothers

Pepco Group, which has owned Poundland since 2016, said it has completed the sale of the business for a ‘nominal’ fee.

Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2025

Poundland expected to be sold by owner Pepco by September

It is understood that a number of investment firms and private equity groups are among those to have tabled proposals to buy the business.

Evening Standard · May 22, 2025

Poundland set to be sold ‘for a pound’ as frontrunners for takeover are revealed

Gordon Brothers, the former owner of Laura Ashley, is said to be the front runner to take control of Poundland

The Independent UK · May 17, 2025

Anger as Poundland stores possibly 'facing closure' amid 'challenging' landscape

Shoppers are angry after it emerged Poundland is set to be sold as it struggles to battle an "increasingly challenging" UK retail…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 12, 2025

Poundland up for sale as budget tax changes drive up costs

Owner Pepco Group considers ‘all strategic options’ amid ‘increasingly challenging UK retail landscape’

The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2025