Poundland is set to shut down 12 of its stores in January 2026. After already slashing the size of the chain, the discount retailer hopes to achieve greater success from now on, securing its place on Britain’s future high streets.

The closing Poundland branches are holding clearance sales, with reductions of up to 40% and with items marked down in price until they are sold. The high street chain has confirmed it will have to shut a further two stores in February and more than 100 shops in the UK by early 2026.

The February stores closing include Winton, Dorset, on February 6, and Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, Scotland, on February 8.

Poundland has also pledged to price approximately 60% of grocery items at £1 throughout its network following the changes, which comes after a five-month trial at 17 stores in the West Midlands.

Darren MacDonald, Poundland’s UK country manager, said: “We know how disappointing it is when we leave a store, but before we close our doors for a final time, we’re determined to say goodbye by offering even more amazing value to customers. The special reductions, on top of the value we provide in every store, will help us leave locations we’re leaving with pride.

“And when we close our doors, we look forward to welcoming customers to one of the hundreds of Poundland stores we’ll continue to operate right across the UK.”

A Poundland spokesperson said: “Customers will be able to take advantage of significant savings as these stores prepare for closure in the days ahead.

“The reductions of up to 40pc will see items marked down in price until they’re sold and cover all the stock in each store from homewares to groceries and clothing to health and beauty.”

The number of Poundland stores is expected to drop from 800 last year to 650 or 700 as leases expire and landlords exercise any option to serve notice, reports the Mirror.

The first Poundland stores to close this month are in Bexhill, East Sussex, Ponders End, Greater London, and Kilmarnock in East Ayrshire. These three stores will shut down on January 5.

A new tranche of closures has been announced from high street bargain chain Poundland – with the first three shops closing today (Jan 5). The 12 shops will be closing in January and continue a stream of shutdowns which happened at the end of 2025.

The discount retailer has already slashed the size of its chain this year as it hopes to turn around its performance and secure its future on Britain’s high streets.

The Poundland shops that are due to close are holding clearance sales, with reductions of up to 40% and with items marked down in price until they are sold.

The budget retailer has pledged to price roughly 60% of grocery items at £1 throughout its network following the changes, which come after a five-month trial at 17 stores in the West Midlands.

The firm said the move will see it return “back to its roots” and mark “the end of additional price complexity”, with straightforward pricing set to roll out across general merchandise and clothing ranges in the coming months.

The number of Poundland stores is expected to drop to around 650 or 700 from 800 last year as leases expire or landlords exercise any option to serve notice, reports the Mirror.

The chain has also confirmed that in outlets which are closing down, massive sales are taking place to shift the stock. A Poundland spokesperson said: “Customers will be able to take advantage of significant savings as these stores prepare for closure in the days ahead.

“The reductions of up to 40pc will see items marked down in price until they’re sold and cover all the stock in each store from homewares to groceries and clothing to health and beauty.”

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As well as the 12 stores shutting in January, the retailer has confirmed a further two stores will close in February.

These are Winton, Dorset, on February 6, and Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, Scotland, on February 8.

Darren MacDonald, Poundland’s UK country manager, said: “We know how disappointing it is when we leave a store, but before we close our doors for a final time, we’re determined to say goodbye by offering even more amazing value to customers.

“The special reductions, on top of the value we provide in every store, will help us leave locations we’re leaving with pride.

“And when we close our doors, we look forward to welcoming customers to one of the hundreds of Poundland stores we’ll continue to operate right across the UK.”

The first Poundland stores to shutter this month are in Bexhill, East Sussex, Ponders End, Greater London, and Kilmarnock in East Ayrshire.

All three stores will close their doors for the last time on January 5.

The full list of closures in January, and the confirmed dates, are:

• Bexhill, East Sussex – January 5
• Ponders End, Greater London – January 5
• Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland – January 5
• Faversham, Kent – January 6
• Mitcham, Greater London – January 14
• Liverpool, Merseyside – January 15
• Yeovil, Somerset – January 16
• Cameron Toll, Edinburgh, Scotland – January 20
• Nottingham Eastpoint, Nottinghamshire – January 22
• Lymington, Hampshire – January 23
• Christchurch (47 High Street), Dorset – January 23
• Bristol Avon Meads, Bristol – January 29

Major retailer Poundland has confirmed the closure of additional UK stores following the sale of the budget brand earlier this year. In June, owners Pepco sold the brand to a US investment company, Gordon Brothers, for £1, and as part of the deal, a huge restructuring plan was announced and approved, leading to a significant number of stores being removed from the high streets.

This summer saw a huge number of Poundland stores launch sales ahead of the shops’ closing down for good. The chain has now confirmed that these closures will continue into 2026, with stores scheduled to close throughout December and into February. 

The new plan will see the chain’s network of around 800 UK stores slashed to 650 to 700 stores. By the end of December, 18 more Poundland stores would have closed, with two scheduled to cease operation from tomorrow. 

Items in the stores that are closing have been reduced, with some offers up to 40% off, while stock lasts.

Darren MacDonald, Poundland’s UK country manager, said: “We know how disappointing it is when we leave a store, but before we close our doors for a final time, we’re determined to say goodbye by offering even more amazing value to customers. 

“The special reductions, on top of the value we provide in every store, will help us leave locations we’re leaving with pride. And when we close our doors, we look forward to welcoming customers to one of the hundreds of Poundland stores we’ll continue to operate right across the UK.”

Poundland has revealed that an additional 10 UK outlets will close, bringing the total number of shops disappearing from British high streets to 30 during October and November.

The struggling retailer has confirmed it will revert to straightforward £1, £2 and £3 grocery pricing throughout all its UK branches as the chain attempts to revive its fortunes after narrowly escaping administration.

The discount retailer pledged to price approximately 60% of grocery products at £1 throughout its network following the alterations, which follows a five-month trial at 17 outlets in the West Midlands.

The company stated the decision will see it return “back to its roots” and signal “the end of additional price complexity”, with straightforward pricing scheduled to be implemented across general merchandise and clothing ranges in forthcoming months.

The total of Poundland outlets is anticipated to fall to roughly 650 or 700 from 800 earlier this year as rental agreements expire or property owners exercise any option to serve notice.

The chain has confirmed that massive clearance sales are occurring in branches which are shutting down to clear the merchandise.

A Poundland spokesperson said: “Customers will be able to take advantage of significant savings as these stores prepare for closure in the days ahead.

“The reductions of up to 40pc will see items marked down in price until they’re sold and cover all the stock in each store from homewares to groceries and clothing to health and beauty.”

In addition to the 20 stores already slated for closure in the next two months, an additional 10 will be shuttered in November as leases expire, according to the chain. The retailer announced in June, after being acquired by investment firm Gordon Brothers, that it intended to close 68 shops and two warehouses in the UK, putting 1,300 jobs at risk.

Darren MacDonald, Poundland’s UK country manager, said: “We know how disappointing it is when we leave a store, but before we close our doors for a final time, we’re determined to say goodbye by offering even more amazing value to customers.

“The special reductions, on top of the value we provide in every store, will help us leave locations we’re leaving with pride.

“And when we close our doors, we look forward to welcoming customers to one of the hundreds of Poundland stores we’ll continue to operate right across the UK.”

11 Poundland stores have already closed this month:

• Twickenham (October 5)
• Westhoughton (October 5)
• Market Harborough (October 9)
• Lowestoft (October 10)
• Colne (October 11)
• Rochdale (October 13)
• Leicester (October 17)
• Tenby (October 18)
• Blackpool – Cherry Tree Retail Park (October 25)
• Deal (October 27)
• Thurrock (October 27

The retailer is set to shut one more store before the end of October:

Walsall (October 29)

While the other previously announced Poundland closures for November are:

• Matlock (November 2)
• Carlisle (November 9)
• Burnley (November 9)
• Witham (November 12)
• Sidcup (November 14)
• Peckham (November 20)
• Launceston (November 29)
• Cameron Toll (January 20, 2026)

A further 10 Poundland closures have now been added to the list:

• Hailsham (November 2)
• Perry Barr (November 2)
• Loughborough (November 14)
• New Malden (November 16)
• Dalston (November 24)
• Beeston (November 27)
• Melton Mowbray (December 4)
• Droitwich (December 9)
• Hempstead Valley (December 31)
• Bexhill (January 5, 2026)

All these Poundland closures are due to leases expiring.

The group also noted that these changes have helped reduce shoplifting by over a quarter in trial stores, by discontinuing the sale of higher-priced items that were attractive to thieves, such as £5 dishwasher tablets.

As part of its recovery plans, Poundland has managed to avoid collapse following High Court approval for a major restructuring plan earlier this week. The retailer was on the brink of running out of money just days before the approval.

The scheme will inject up to £60 million of new funding to keep the retailer afloat and allows it to proceed with a store closure programme. This will result in 68 shops closing, affecting around 1,000 workers.

Barry Williams, Poundland’s managing director, said: “Customers have told us loud and clear during these pilots that they will back a simpler, more focused Poundland that keeps its promise of amazing value.

“We’ve heard them, and the clear success of our pilot is why I’m confident that a Poundland that’s focused on the simple value our customers expect, has a bright future.”

In addition to the pricing overhaul, Poundland will also roll out a re-focused grocery range. It has already been extended to five stores outside of the West Midlands, in Manchester, Liverpool, Hanley, Brixton and Wandsworth.

Poundland stated that when complete, around 60% of grocery items will be priced at £1, 20% will be at £2, and 20% at £3. The firm, which was founded in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, in 1990, was sold by Pepco Group to Peach Bidco, a subsidiary of private equity firm Gordon Brothers, for £1 in June.

The UK high street is facing a number of closures next month, with some coming within days. Shops are closing down at an increasing rate due to economic conditions, with some blaming costs such as the increase in National Insurance for employers earlier this year.

Big name chains such as Poundland, Trespass, Sports Direct and Starbucks have all announced shutdowns. In a new blow yesterday Starbucks said it is to close some UK stores following a review of its global coffee shops.

On Thursday, the company launched a consultation over the proposed closure of a number of company-owned UK stores, putting workers at the sites at risk.

However, it did not disclose how many stores will be affected, where these are located and how many workers will be affected.

Poundland

Discount chain Poundland is shutting its Liscard, Tenby, Livingston and Lowestoft stores in October. 

Poundland closures:

• Liscard October 1
• Lowestoft October 10.
• Livingston October 12
• Tenby October 18.
• Inverness October 12.

The stores have already launched big closing down sales to get rid of their stock with some offering up to 40 per cent off.

Poundland, which employs more than 14,000 staff, has struggled financially in recent years.

Sports Direct

Huge sports retailer Sports Direct is also shutting one of its stores next month.

The Rhyl store in North Wales will be pulling the shutters down permanently in October but an exact closure date has not yet been confirmed.

The shop has already kicked off a 30% off closing down sale.

Sports Direct also pulled the plug on its Central Six Retail Park store in Coventry at the end of January.

Last year, its branches in Stroud, Gloucestershire, and on Octagon Parade in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, shut permanently.

Trespass

• Watford October 31.

Outdoor clothing and equipment retailer Trespass will close its Watford store on October 31. The shop is located on the upper mall level of Harlequin Watford shopping centre.

It has launched an “everything must go” sale ahead of its closure so that shoppers can grab a bargain.

Starbucks is to close some UK stores following a review of its global coffee shops. The company launched a consultation over the proposed closure of a number of company-owned UK stores, putting workers at the sites at risk.

However, it did not disclose how many stores will be affected, where these are located and how many workers will be affected.

The hospitality business runs around 520 company-owned stores in the UK, as well as franchise-owned coffee shops.

It is understood more than 5,600 people work for Starbucks across the UK. The chain said it is planning to close sites where it has not been able to “create the physical environment customers” want, and where they are not sustainably profitable.

The coffee chain has said it is still on track to open 80 new Starbucks sites in the UK and is committed to the country.

Natwest

Banking giant Natwest has also announced a string of closures this month, with 20 branches going.

NatWest bank branch closures in October 2025

• Leamington Spa, Royal Priors, 59 Parade, Leamington Spa, CV32 4ZX – October 1
• Ringwood, 11 High Street, Ringwood, BH24 1BA – October 1
• Paignton, 15 Victoria Street, Paignton, TQ4 5DE – October 2
• Stevenage, 26-28 Queensway, Stevenage, SG1 1BS – October 7
• Wellingborough, 40 Market Street, Wellingborough, NN8 1AD – October 7
• Midsomer Norton, 3 High Street, Radstock, BA3 2LE – October 8
• Stratford-upon-Avon, 31 Rother Street, Stratford-Upon-Avon, CV37 6ZS – October 8
• Romsey, 27 Market Place, Romsey, SO51 8ZH – October 13
• Neath, 35 Green Street, Neath, SA11 1DB – October 13
• Redditch, Church Green House, Church Green East, Redditch, B98 8DG – October 14
• Lowestoft, 53 London Road North, Lowestoft, NR32 1BJ – October 15
• Chippenham, 30 High Street, Chippenham, SN15 3HB, October 15
• Trowbridge, 62 Fore Street, Trowbridge, BA14 8EX, October 16
• Honiton, 94 High Street, Honiton, EX14 1JL, October 21
• Mold, 48-50 High Street, Mold, CH7 1BA, October 21
• Dorchester, 49 South Street, Dorchester, DT1 1DW, October 22
• Bridgwater, 9 York Buildings, Bridgwater, TA6 3BS, October 27
• Kettering, 16 High Street, Kettering, NN16 8SZ, October 28
• Leighton Buzzard, 27 High Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1DX, October 28
• Bridport, 22 East Street, Bridport, DT6 3LG, October 29

Poundland is introducing major changes to some of its prices across all of its UK stores as it looks for a turnaround in its fortunes. The news will be welcomed by consumers as they continue to weather the storm of a cost-of-living crisis and will see the budget retailer price around 60% of its grocery items at just £1.

Prices across other items will return to simpler amounts of £2 and £3 as Poundland, who avoided administration, continues to look at ways to improve its fortunes on the UK high street. The announcement came off the back of a five-month pilot scheme at 17 stores located in the West Midlands. A spokesman for the company said the move will see it go “back to its roots” and mark “the end of additional price complexity”.

The simpler pricing system is set to be rolled out across general merchandise and clothing lines in the coming months. The group added that the changes have reduced shoplifting by over a quarter in trial stores. 

Higher-priced items such as £5 dishwasher tablets had been attractive for thieves who have a tendency to target certain products. The recent announcement comes after the company swerved collapse following High Court approval earlier this week, as reported previously in the Express. 

The High Court decision occurred just days before the firm was reportedly due to run out of money. The recovery plans will see up to £60m of new funding injected with an aim to keep the retailer afloat. As part of the consolidation, the company will press ahead with a store closure programme that will see 68 shops shut, which in turn will impact around 1,000 workers. 

Barry Williams, Poundland managing director, said: “Customers have told us loud and clear during these pilots that they will back a simpler, more focused Poundland that keeps its promise of amazing value.

“We’ve heard them, and the clear success of our pilot is why I’m confident that a Poundland that’s focused on the simple value our customers expect, has a bright future.” 

Poundland is also set to roll out a re-focused grocery range alongside the pricing overhaul amid consolidation efforts.

The retail giant has already extended the scheme to five stores outside of the West Midlands, in Manchester, Liverpool, Hanley, Brixton and Wandsworth.

The company spokesman said that when complete, around 60% of grocery items will be at £1, 20% will be at £2, and 20% at £3.

The firm, founded in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, in 1990, was sold by Pepco Group to Peach Bidco, a subsidiary of private equity firm Gordon Brothers, for £1 in June. At the time of the sale, it had around 14,700 staff members and operated about 800 stores.

August 31:

• Blackburn, Lancashire
• Cookstown, Northern Ireland
• Erdington, West Midlands
• Kimberley Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
• Horsham, West Sussex
• Hull Kingston retail park, East Yorkshire
• Kettering, Northamptonshire
• Omagh, Northern Ireland
• Shepherd’s Bush, Greater London
• Southport, Merseyside
• Taunton, Somerset

September 14:

• Irvine, Scotland

Stores already closed:

• Ammanford, Wales
• Birmingham Fort Shopping Park, West Midlands
• Cardiff, Wales
• Cramlington, Northumberland
• Leicester, Leicestershire
• Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire
• Port Glasgow, Scotland
• Seaham, County Durham
• Shrewsbury, Shropshire
• Tunbridge Wells, Kent
• Bedford, Bedfordshire
• Bidston Moss, Merseyside
• Broxburn, Scotland
• Craigavon, Northern Ireland
• Dartmouth, Devon
• East Dulwich, Greater London
• Falmouth, Cornwall
• Hull St Andrew retail park, East Yorkshire
• Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland
• Perth, Scotland
• Poole, Dorset
• Sunderland Pallion retail park, Tyne and Wear
• Stafford, Staffordshire
• Thornaby, North Yorkshire
• Worcester, Worcestershire
• Brigg, North Lincolnshire
• Canterbury, Kent
• Coventry Hertford Street, West Midlands
• Newcastle Killingworth Centre, Tyne and Wear
• Kings Heath, West Midlands
• Peterborough Orton Gate shopping centre, Cambridgeshire
• Peterlee, County Durham
• Rainham, Kent
• Salford, Greater Manchester
• Sheldon, West Midlands
• Wells, Somerset
• Whitechapel, Greater London
• Swiss Cottage, Greater London
• Southampton West Quay, Hampshire
• Chiswick, Greater London

Poundland has reportedly confirmed it will shut down 16 more stores, but has not yet identified their locations.