Express & Star 30 Mar 10

The business investment arm of Barclays is said to have expressed an interest in buying Willenhall-based Poundland for around £200 million.

Poundland’s owners, Advent International, are currently looking at its options for the 264-strong chain, which includes finding a possible buyer…

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• Birmingham Post 3 Jun 09 Business news Willenhall-based Poundland to open more stores
• Birmingham Post 2 Jun 09 Business news Poundland buoyed by the downturn

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