Latest News: poundstretcher
October 14, 2024 1:44 pm
Published by Angela Beevers
Poundstretcher has announced a series of high profile appointments across its commercial and store operations teams as it gears up for future growth. Miles Foster (pictured),... View Article
September 5, 2024 7:33 am
Published by Angela Beevers
Discount chain Poundstretcher has cut prices by up to 75% on hundreds of products as part of a new multi-million-pound summer sale. The move follows the... View Article
April 11, 2024 10:17 am
Published by Angela Beevers
Discount chain Poundstretcher is being sold to private equity firm Fortress Investment, the owner of Majestic Wine and Punch Pubs. The move follows the retirement of Poundstretcher’s... View Article
December 8, 2023 1:22 pm
Published by Natalie Fresen
Tristan Phillips, the former Head of Finance at Marks & Spencer (M&S) Food, has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Poundstretcher. Phillips, who... View Article
May 9, 2023 8:38 am
Published by Angela Beevers
Poundstretcher’s chief executive Derek Lawlor has left the business following a difference in opinion over where the company should be headed. Lawlor joined the discount retailer... View Article
January 27, 2023 5:25 pm
Published by Natalie Fresen
Discount retailers Poundstretcher has announced a 10 per cent pay rise for its workers following a similar rise just over a year ago. The business –... View Article
August 2, 2022 3:24 pm
Published by Natalie Fresen
The new CEO of Leicestershire-headquartered discount chain Poundstretcher wants the business to play an even bigger part in helping struggling families through the cost-of-living crisis. Derek... View Article
August 1, 2022 11:30 am
Published by Angela Beevers
Poundstretcher has appointed Derek Lawlor as its new chief executive. Lawlor previously worked with Asda for seven years, most recently as chief merchandising officer. Prior to... View Article
June 29, 2022 8:47 am
Published by Angela Beevers
Discount chain Poundstretcher has revealed that it is managing to keep price rises to a minimum during the cost-of-living crisis. In addition, the retailer gave its... View Article