Poundland integrates ex-Wilko colleagues amid store expansion
Over a span of 70 days, the discount variety retailer has welcomed 962 former Wilko team members to its ranks.
15 December 2023
15 December 2023
Over a span of 70 days, the discount variety retailer has welcomed 962 former Wilko team members to its ranks.
The supermarket chain plans to open 200 new stores in London and the southeast region.
It is alleged that the retailer created a sense of urgency to buy and misled consumers with countdown timers and apparent discount pricing.
The retailer’s net earnings for the quarter increased to C$261.1m from C$201.6m in Q3 FY23.
Consequently, the PSR has proposed a price cap to payment interchange fees to alleviate pressure on UK businesses.
The company’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation for the period increased 13.9% to €7.4bn.
The retailer will spend between $25m and $30m on severance payments, employee benefits and other related costs.
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