UPDATE: UK: Poundland sees food growth, eyes Europe expansion
By Michelle Russell | 2 July 2012
Poundland, the UK-based single price value retailer, has said it has seen good growth in food sales in the UK and that it may look to mainland Europe for further growth opportunities.
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Poundland, the UK-based single price value retailer, has said it has seen good growth in food sales in the UK and that it may look to mainland Europe for further growth opportunities.
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