'We visit the store everyday' - Black Country residents react as future of Poundland hangs in the balance

Kirsty-Louise Card — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:24:12 GMT

We visited Bilston - where the founder of the retailer started the business with a market stall - to find out what they think about the fears for its future.

Uncertainty for Poundland stores across the Midlands as fears for future of discount chain heighten

Beverly Rademacher — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:24:32 GMT

Poundland's leadership team had been working with Martin Property Group on a 'fully funded, ready-to-go' offer for the business that would keep it intact and build on the rapid progress already made, but the deal has reportedly fallen through due to a dispute with owner Gordon Brothers.

Express and Star Poundland

'We visit the store everyday' - Black Country residents react as future of Poundland hangs in the balance

Uncertainty for Poundland stores across the Midlands as fears for future of discount chain heighten