It is sad to read that Poundworld are potentially closing up to 100 of their stores as they battle the ‘high street’ slowdown.
Businesses like Poundworld, Poundland, B&M and Home Bargains were big winners in the recession and the subsequent change in shopping habits. So why have Poundworld struggled when the market conditions seem perfect for a value conscious retailer?
Our emailed note to subscribers featured the retailer back in February 2018, but the warning signs have been there for a while. Why not sign up today to benefit from further notes ahead of their time?
Read this from February 2018 to find out why Grocery Insight thought Poundworld were struggling….
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