Poundland staff could be out of work for years if retailer collapses, founder says
Steve Smith calls on owners to accept proposed buyout as 12,000 staff face uncertain future in run-up to ChristmasThe founder of Poundland has warned that staff at the retailer could be out of work for “years” if it collapses, as he called on the owners of the troubled chain to accept a proposed buyout deal.Steve Smith
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Steve Smith calls on owners to accept proposed buyout as 12,000 staff face uncertain future in run-up to ChristmasThe founder of Poundland has warned that staff at the retailer could be out of work for “years” if it collapses, as he called on the owners of the troubled chain to accept a proposed buyout deal.Steve Smith
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