Shoppers are facing another major blow to the British high street as one of the UK’s most popular bargain stores shuts more branches. Poundland has now announced the exact date that one store will be closing for good, which is one of three scheduled to be shut down in the coming weeks. The retail giant previously shut down seven other branches, taking the number of spaces closed to double digits.
Poundland on the Chiswick High Road will be closing down permanently on Wednesday May 28, following a long period of uncertainty and speculation among retail staff and shoppers. However, the closure is confirmed as announcements have been hung in the shop’s windows, with employees reportedly informing customers of the change over the last week.
Poundland customers have expressed their sadness over the loss of the Chiswick store, writing online that “this is so sad”. Another social media user spoke on the wider issue of store closures, saying: "We will end up with no shops. At all they are killing off pensioners as well as ghost towns we will have all over."
However, rumours are swirling that another major retailer will be taking over the spot on the west London high street. Marks and Spencer has recently announced a huge investment in its store located next to Poundland, although the company has not said whether the soon-to-be-vacant unit next door is involved in its plans.
The money-saving store recently saw its Gravesend branch close, as well as the shop in Clapham Junction in London and the Belle Vale Shopping Centre store in Liverpool.
On May 24, Poundland on the Brackla estate in Wales is also set to close its doors.
A spokesperson said: "We operate from over 800 locations across the UK and Ireland and with so many locations, we constantly review our store portfolio as leases expire or come up for renewal.
"We’d like to thank customers in Chiswick and look forward to welcoming them to our nearest store in Acton."
Chiswick High Road – closing May 28
St George’s Centre, Gravesend – closed last week
Clapham Junction Station, London – closed May 2
Belle Vale Shopping Centre, Liverpool – closed May 6
Brackla, Wales – closing May 24
Connswater Shopping Centre, Belfast – closed in March
Maidenhead – closed October 2024
Sutton Coldfield – closed October 2024
Macclesfield – closed August 2024
