Poundland expands chain into eurozone

BARGAIN chain Poundland is to expand into the eurozone after announcing plans for a number of stores, starting in debt-ridden Ireland.

By The Newsroom

Published 2nd Aug 2011, 01:15 BST

Updated 2nd Aug 2011, 23:09 BST

The new venture will shun the "Euroland" label - thus avoiding the impact of price volatility in the region - and will instead be called Dealz. There are plans for six stores in Ireland before March in a roll out set to create 180 jobs and €2 million (1.7m) in investment.

Poundland Ireland