Poundland Suppliers Face Millions in Losses as Collapse Risk Grows
A Bradford supplier turning over £50m says it will lose millions if Poundland fails. Buyers want only half its stores, leaving roughly 6,000 staff without jobs.
Topic
UK Retail
Topic
UK Retail
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