Poundland closing 6 stores today - full list of 64 UK store closures in 2025

Poundland is set to close six stores today, delivering a blow to bargain hunters across the UK as the discount retailer continues its major restructuring plan.

The stores shutting their doors for good today are located in Havant, Newport, Ripley, Swanley, Uttoxeter, and Partick. Meanwhile, the chain has confirmed that two additional outlets will close later this year: Market Harborough on October 9 and Carlisle on November 9. These closures form part of a wider shake-up in which 67 stores will be axed, a move designed to save the struggling high-street giant.

The restructuring plan, approved by the High Court in August, came just days before Poundland faced the threat of collapse. At the start of the process, Poundland operated around 800 stores, but the retailer now expects to retain between 650 and 700 outlets.

The chain, which employs 14,700 staff, has faced mounting financial pressures in recent years. Its new owner, Gordon Brothers, purchased the company for £1 in June and pledged to invest £90million to rescue the business. The plan involves closing 68 stores, cutting around 1,000 jobs, and shutting two warehouses, affecting 350 workers. It also includes rent reductions at up to 180 locations and the closure of Poundland's frozen food operation and website.

However, not all planned closures will go ahead. Earlier this week, the retailer announced that 11 stores originally earmarked for closure will remain open, including locations in Irvine, Brighton, Anniesland and Whitby. Seven further planned closures at unspecified sites have also been cancelled.

The chain has already removed its Poundland Perks loyalty scheme, with customers able to redeem reward vouchers until January 15, 2026. Its Darton frozen and digital distribution centre will close later this year, followed by the Bilston national distribution centre in early 2026.

As part of the restructure, Poundland has also launched clearance sales of up to 90% off in several stores and is refocusing on its core £1 offer. The retailer has rolled out £1, £2, and £3 grocery pricing across all stores, with 60% of grocery items now priced at £1, 20% at £2, and 20% at £3, aiming to win back customers through value.

The closures mark a significant moment for the UK discount sector, as Poundland works to stabilise operations and secure its long-term future.

Here's the full list of Poundland store closures in 2025:

August Closures

Ammanford - August 10

Birmingham - Fort - August 10

Cardiff Valegate - August 10

Cramlington - August 10

Leicester Charles Street - August 10

Long Eaton - August 10

Port Glasgow - August 10

Seaham - August 10

Shrewsbury - August 10

Tunbridge Wells - August 10

Bedford - August 17

Bidston Moss - August 17

Broxburn - August 17

Craigavon - August 17

Dartmouth - August 17

East Dulwich - August 17

Falmouth - August 17

Hull St Andrews - August 17

Newtownabbey - August 17

Perth - August 17

Poole - August 17

Sunderland - August 17

Stafford - August 17

Thornaby - August 17

Worcester - August 17

Beaumont Leys (lease expiry, not part of restructure) - August 23

Brigg - August 24

Canterbury - August 24

Coventry - August 24

Newcastle - August 24

Kings Heath - August 24

Peterborough, Orton Gate - August 24

Peterlee - August 24

Rainham - August 24

Salford - August 24

Sheldon - August 24

Wells - August 24

Whitechapel - August 24

Blackburn - August 31

Cookstown - August 31

Erdington - August 31

Kimberley Shopping Centre, Nottingham - August 31

Horsham - August 31

Hull Holderness - August 31

Kettering - August 31

Omagh - August 31

Shepherd's Bush - August 31

Southport - August 31

Taunton - August 31

September Closures

Trevenson Road, Cornwall - September

Portsmouth North End - September 20

Abergavenny - September 27

Havant - September 28

Newport, Shropshire - September 28

Ripley, Derbyshire - September 28

Swanley - September 28

Uttoxeter - September 28

Partick, Glasgow - September 28

October Closures

Liscard - October 1

Market Harborough - October 9

Lowestoft - October 10

Livingston - October 12

Tenby - October 18

November Closures

Carlisle - November 9