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Poundland Sets March 29 Closure for Bicester Store as February Shutdowns Continue

The chain says the exit follows failed lease talks, with mass closures having ended after its 2025 court‑approved overhaul.

Overview

  • A clearance sale is underway at 3 Market Street in Bicester ahead of the planned shutdown on March 29.
  • Seven UK stores are being closed in February, including Winton, Chichester, Feltham, Coatbridge, Crayford, Nottingham (Chilwell) and Urmston, with several already shut.
  • Poundland finished 2025 with 651 sites after its restructuring reduced the estate from about 800 locations.
  • The company says future losses reflect routine lease events rather than a fresh mass‑closure programme, with rising costs and fierce discount competition as ongoing pressures.
  • Operational changes from the overhaul include closing distribution centres in Darton and Springvale, while Wigan and Harlow continue to operate.