Poundland shoppers say it's a 'shame' as store closes today - only one year after opening

is closing one of its stores today only one year after opening.

The high street retailer has confirmed that its store on Deansgate would be closing for good as it was unable to "secure an agreement with the landlord". The retailer confirmed that no other branches in the area would be impacted, with workers offered roles in stores nearby.

A spokesperson for Poundland told : "It goes without saying that we are disappointed not to be able to keep that store open and we look forward to welcoming customers in our nearby locations, including Victoria Square." The store in question only opened in October last year after Poundland's owners Pepco Group took on the lease to 71 Wilko stores. The Deansgate store opened its doors to customers on Saturday, October 14, 2023.

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Bolton shoppers were not happy about the news with many saying the town "cannot afford" to lose another high street shop. In a comment, the shopper wrote: "Can Bolton really afford to lose another store, also another building that will be turned into flats. Goodbye Bolton town centre." Another person commented: "Only the charity shops will be left after it's a ghost town." A third said: "Such a shame, no real attraction to bring anyone into town centre these days."

Cllr Linda Thomas, whose ward covers Bolton town centre, said the news was "very disheartening". She said: "That is a great pity, it is a popular shop that serves the town. It is a shame, I hope it can be accommodated somewhere else within the regeneration of the town centre.

"I am sure our officers will be doing everything they can to encourage them to stay in Bolton, and I am sure they will. We have got a growing community in Bolton town centre that will need shops like this. I hope they stick with us, are not too disheartened and can find somewhere else to provide their retail experience from."

The discount chain has this week launched its first-ever loyalty scheme app called "Poundland Perks" nationwide. The app - which launched across it's 850 UK stores today - allows shoppers to collect one point for every 1p they spend on select products - then once they've built up 5,000 points, they can redeem a digital voucher worth £1 to spend in-store or online. This means you have to spend £50 to get to 5,000 points.

The loyalty app will also offer customers discounts on "at least" 100 products and the chance to win points and prizes through its "Spin to Winsday" game which takes place on Wednesdays. Some of the prizes include TVs, soundbars, free online delivery and up to 1,000 points.

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