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While the store only opened in the past six months in Alfreton, Derbyshire, Poundland is now closed.<\/p>\n
A spokesperson for the retail chain said it had been “unable to secure a long term lease” to continue trading in the unit.<\/p>\n
The store was shut for good on Saturday, April 6, with the spokesperson saying: “We know that will be disappointing to customers and colleagues alike.<\/p>\n
“We will, of course, do all we can to look for other opportunities for colleagues at the store.”<\/p>\n
Responding to the store closure announcement, local resident Denise King posted on Facebook: “That is so sad our towns are dying a death.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Another posted: “It’s the staff I feel for… such nice people.” A third user said: “This is ridiculous.”<\/p>\n
Poundland, once a high street giant, most recently closed in Galashiels, which meant local shoppers would have to travel a staggering 30 miles to the nearest store in Musselburgh.<\/p>\n
Elsewhere, Poundland pulled down its shutters in Eccles, Salford, and is planned for closure in Jarrow, South Tyneside, on April 20.<\/p>\n
The retailer also closed a shop in Sailmakers Shopping Centre, in Ipswich, as the British high street continues to evolve.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Store closures may be because of increasing energy costs and business rates. Another possibility is that online retailers are more convenient for shoppers so trade is following where consumers buy.<\/p>\n
Derby resident Denise King said: “Please go out and shop, meet new people, have a laugh, meet up with partners, lovers and friends, but please please don’t let our high streets die.”<\/p>\n
All hope isn’t lost, however, as Poundland in Rhyl, Wales, has undergone a makeover.<\/p>\n
Poundland’s new look is part of “Project Evo” where 150 stores across the UK and Ireland will undergo a transformation in time for August, 2024.<\/p>\n
As part of the renovations, Poundland will get new signage, flooring and lighting to freshen up the aesthetics.<\/p>\n
The refresh will be the first significant investment in the affected stores for more than five years, the Rhyl Journal reported.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n[ad_2]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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