Poundland deal falls through amid dispute with owner

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 27 Oct, 12:38 · Archive

A takeover deal for Poundland by Martin Property Group has reportedly fallen through due to a dispute with owner Gordon Brothers.

Poundland's leadership team had been working with Martin Property Group on a 'fully funded, ready-to-go' offer for the business that would keep it intact and build on the rapid progress already made. However, the deal has reportedly fallen through due to a dispute with owner Gordon Brothers.

The collapse of the proposed takeover has raised uncertainty over the future of the discount chain and its stores across the Midlands.

Poundland deal falls through amid dispute with owner — Image: Birmingham World

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West Midlands-founded Poundland 'could be broken up' as retailer 'considers offers'The firm has a number of stores across the regionBirmingham World · 27 Oct, 12:38
West Midlands-founded Poundland 'could be broken up' as retailer 'considers offers'The firm has a number of stores across the regionExpress & Star · 27 Oct, 12:38
Uncertainty for Poundland stores across the Midlands as fears for future of discount chain heightenPoundland's leadership team had been working with Martin Property Group on a 'fully funded, ready-to-go' offer for the business that would keep it intact and build on the rapid progress already made, but the deal has reportedly fallen through due to a dispute with owner Gordon Brothers.Birmingham World · 27 Oct, 11:59
Uncertainty for Poundland stores across the Midlands as fears for future of discount chain heightenPoundland's leadership team had been working with Martin Property Group on a 'fully funded, ready-to-go' offer for the business that would keep it intact and build on the rapid progress already made, but the deal has reportedly fallen through due to a dispute with owner Gordon Brothers.Express & Star · 27 Oct, 11:59

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