Poundland Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1990

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 16,000

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Buyout/​LBO

  • Financing Rounds
  • 12

  • Investments
  • 6

Poundland General Information

Description

Retailer of consumer products based in Walsall, United Kingdom. The company offers health, beauty, house, home and pet, food, drink, greeting cards, stationery, leisure, party and celebration, entertainment, and other products.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
Pound Land Limited, Poundland PLC, The ISE Group PLC
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • Poundland CSC, 60 Midland Road
  • Walsall WS1 3TX
  • England, United Kingdom
+44 0121
Primary Industry
Department Stores
Other Industries
Internet Retail
Former Stock Listing
PLND
Corporate Office
  • Poundland CSC, 60 Midland Road
  • Walsall WS1 3TX
  • England, United Kingdom
+44 0121

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Poundland Valuation & Funding

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Poundland Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
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Total Raised
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Details
Retailer of consumer products based in Walsall, United Kingdom. The company offers health, beauty, house, home and pet,
Department Stores
Walsall, United Kingdom
16,000 As of 2025

Paco de Arcos, Portugal

Neckarsulm, Germany
 
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Poundland Competitors (26)

One of Poundland’s 26 competitors is Auchan Retail Portugal, a Corporation company based in Paco de Arcos, Portugal.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Auchan Retail Portugal Corporation Paco de Arcos, Portugal
Kaufland Warenhandel Corporation Neckarsulm, Germany
Real (Department Stores) Corporate Backed or Acquired Mönchengladbach, Germany
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Private Equity-Backed Bradford, United Kingdom
Walmart Canada Corporation Mississauga, Canada
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Poundland Signals

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Poundland Investors

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Poundland Investments & Acquisitions (6)

Poundland’s most recent deal was a Corporate Asset Purchase with Wilko (71 stores). The deal was made on 12-Sep-2023.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Wilko (71 stores) 12-Sep-2023 Corporate Asset Purchase Buildings and Property
Online Poundshop 01-Mar-2022 Merger/Acquisition Internet Retail
Fultons Foods 09-Oct-2020 Merger/Acquisition Specialty Retail
99p Stores 28-Sep-2015 Merger/Acquisition Other Commercial Services
Portfolio of Five Stores in the North West and Yorkshire 25-Sep-2009 Buyout/LBO Specialty Retail
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Poundland Affiliates

Subsidiaries (2)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Viewtone Trading Group Walsall, United Kingdom 2010
99p Stores Northampton, United Kingdom 2001

Poundland FAQs

  • When was Poundland founded?

    Poundland was founded in 1990.

  • Where is Poundland headquartered?

    Poundland is headquartered in Walsall, United Kingdom.

  • What is the size of Poundland?

    Poundland has 16,000 total employees.

  • What industry is Poundland in?

    Poundland’s primary industry is Department Stores.

  • Is Poundland a private or public company?

    Poundland is a Private company.

  • What is Poundland’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Poundland is .

  • How much funding has Poundland raised over time?

    Poundland has raised $241M.

  • Who are Poundland’s investors?

    Gordon Brothers has invested in Poundland.

  • Who are Poundland’s competitors?

    Auchan Retail Portugal, Kaufland Warenhandel, Real (Department Stores), Wm Morrison Supermarkets, and Walmart Canada are some of the 26 competitors of Poundland.

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