FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Poundstretcher - Caught on Camera

Poundland on brink of administration, with 12,000 jobs at risk

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

The Guardian - UK · 1h ago

American multimillionaire found dead in London mansion after argument with wife over airline ticket, inquest told

Joshua Pack was co-chief executive of American company that owns a number of well-known British chains including Majestic Wine, Curzon Cinemas and budget retailer Poundstretcher

The Independent UK · May 14

Poundstretcher restructuring plan needed to avoid administration, court told

The discount retailer was bought by US investment firm Fortress in 2024 for an undisclosed sum.

Evening Standard · May 7

Poundstretcher apologies for 'insensitive' advert after backlash

The retailer says it 'deeply regrets' sharing the post

Manchester Evening News · Jun 26, 2023

Poundstretcher closing another store this month - is your local shutting for good?

Poundstretcher will shut its Leyland branch in the Churchill Way Retail Park on June 23 - it comes after a handful of other UK closures over the past few months

Daily Mirror · Jun 15, 2023

Exclusive: Poundstretcher owner Aziz Tayub wants to float chain this year – despite parting ways with latest CEO

Announcement comes despite Poundstretcher parting ways with CEO Derek Lawlor after less than a year

Birmingham Post · May 4, 2023

John Lewis, Argos and Poundstretcher warning as products pulled from shelves

The items were pulled from shops due to safety fears

Liverpool Echo · Mar 15, 2023

Poundstretcher says it plans to open 50 new shops across UK this year

It also announced that workers are getting a 10% pay rise

Wales Online · Feb 3, 2023

Poundstretcher announces plan to open 50 new stores - and workers get 10% pay rise

Poundstretcher has opened around 30 sites across the UK in the last year and currently has over 350 shops nationwide with over 6,000 employees

Daily Mirror · Feb 3, 2023

Poundstretcher gives shop workers second 10% pay rise

Increase applies to almost 4,000 Poundstretcher staff and comes a year after previous 10% rise

Birmingham Post · Jan 27, 2023