Poundland creates 400 seasonal jobs for Christmas

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

Poundland is creating 400 seasonal jobs across the UK and Ireland for the Christmas period.

Poundland is creating 400 seasonal jobs across the UK and Ireland to support its stores during the Christmas period. The roles will help keep shelves stocked and stores running smoothly in the weeks leading up to Christmas, as part of the retailer's continued recovery and return to like-for-like sales growth.

Alan Smallman, retail director at Poundland, said the store teams were 'excited about delivering our best Christmas in years as our all-new seasonal ranges begin landing in store'. He added that staff 'make the difference whatever the time of year, but at Christmas they play a special role looking after our customers'.

Poundland reported 3.3 per cent like-for-like growth in the final quarter of its financial year and 6.7 per cent in September. The retailer has refreshed its product ranges and is offering customers new toys and festive lines each week throughout October and November. In recognition of staff efforts, Poundland will close all stores on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

How it is being reported

• Poundland creates 400 seasonal jobs ahead of ChristmasPOUNDLAND is creating 400 seasonal jobs across the UK and Ireland to support its stores during the busy Christmas periodTelegraph & Argus · 16 Oct, 05:00
• Poundland creates 400 seasonal jobs ahead of ChristmasPOUNDLAND is creating 400 seasonal jobs across the UK and Ireland to support its stores during the busy Christmas periodKeighley News · 16 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Poundland · Alan Smallman · UK · Ireland · Bradford · Keighley

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