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Don’t let Poundland owner maximise its return at our expense, suppliers say

Published November 4, 2026 10:31 am • Updated November 4, 2026 11:25 am •
Don’t let Poundland owner maximise its return at our expense, suppliers say
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British companies that supply US-owned budget retailer face millions of pounds’ worth of losses if it collapsesSuppliers facing millions of pounds in losses if Poundland collapses have said the chain’s US owner should not be permitted to maximise its return at their expense, as ministers attempt to intervene in the situation.The fate of the retail chain, its 12,000 staff and about 2,000 suppliers remains uncertain…

British companies that supply US-owned budget retailer face millions of pounds’ worth of losses if it collapsesSuppliers facing millions of pounds in losses if Poundland collapses have said the chain’s US owner should not be permitted to maximise its return at their expense, as ministers attempt to intervene in the situation.The fate of the retail chain, its 12,000 staff and about 2,000 suppliers remains uncertain…

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