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Poundland’s US owner says retailer remains ‘vulnerable’, after talks with ministers

National Trade News policy desk (2026-11-05): The US owner of Poundland has said the high street chain remains “challenged and vulnerable” after holding talks with ministers amid government criticism of… Primary source: original at The Guardian (theguardian.com).

· The Guardian

Poundland’s US owner says retailer remains ‘vulnerable’, after talks with ministers

The US owner of Poundland has said the high street chain remains “challenged and vulnerable” after holding talks with ministers amid government criticism of its handling of the retailer.

Gordon Brothers said in a statement on Thursday morning that it was still in “active discussions” with interested suitors and had been seeking to “protect as many jobs as possible”.

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