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Full list of 44 Poundland stores set to close as firm puts outlets into 'hibernation' for third English lockdown

The discount chain is going to focus on larger stores in consolidated areas

Poundland is temporarily closing 44 stores(Image: David Haber/scunthorpelive)

Discount chain Poundland says it will close 44 of its 海角视频 stores this weekend.

The firm is allowed to open as an 'essential trader' during the third lockdown - but said many of its outlets across the 海角视频 will be put into temporary "hibernation" after they close on Saturday.

That will allow the company to focus on its larger stores in busier areas, with colleagues at the closing stores to be put on furlough, .

It follows an 80% drop in footfall since the start of the pandemic, after shopping centres and high streets were forced to close their doors.

Closures span most regions of the 海角视频 entire country, including Wales and Northern Ireland.

Austin Cooke, Poundland’s retail director said: "We learned valuable lessons during the lockdown in March about how buying patterns change as people stick to government advice to stay at home.

"Putting a small number of stores into hibernation helps protect them for the long term and focus our attention on the majority of stores that remain open to serve their neighbourhoods.