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Don’t let Poundland owner maximise its return at our expense, suppliers say

British companies that supply US-owned budget retailer face millions of pounds’ worth of losses if it collapsesSuppliers facing millions of pounds in losses if Poundland collapses have said the chain’s US owner should not be permitted to maximise its return at their expense, as ministers attempt to intervene in the situation.The fate of the retail chain, its 12,000 staff and about 2,000 suppliers

Published Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 15:31
Don’t let Poundland owner maximise its return at our expense, suppliers say
British companies that supply US-owned budget retailer face millions of pounds’ worth of losses if it collapsesSuppliers facing millions of pounds in losses if Poundland collapses have said the chain’s US owner should not be permitted to maximise its return at their expense, as ministers attempt to intervene in the situation.The fate of the retail chain, its 12,000 staff and about 2,000 suppliers remains uncertain after it filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators at the high court last Thursday. Continue reading...

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