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Poundland management in talks to lead bid that could save 11,000 jobs
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Ex-Asda boss Andy Bond linked to plan, with buyout team understood to be negotiating with financial backer Poundland’s management team are in “advanced talks” to lead a bid for the ailing cut-price retailer that could save up to 11,000 jobs. The former Asda boss Andy Bond, who ra
Ex-Asda boss Andy Bond linked to plan, with buyout team understood to be negotiating with financial backer Poundland’s management team are in “advanced talks” to lead a bid for the ailing cut-price retailer that could save up to 11,000 jobs. The former Asda boss Andy Bond, who ran Poundland for a number of years from 2016 then stepped up to its former parent Pepco before leaving in 2025, is understood to be part of the negotiations to take on the business. Continue reading...
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