Poundstretcher
Poundstretcher is a UK discount retailer founded in 1981 with over 300 stores across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Last updated September 15, 2026
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Overview
Poundstretcher describes itself as one of the UK's leading discount retailers. Founded in 1981, it operates a network of over 300 stores across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, offering food and drink, health and beauty, household cleaning essentials, gardening, storage, stationery, children's toys, and pet food and accessories. The company states it employs over 3,000 people across the UK. Its website promotes a 'Love the Brands. Love the Prices.' message and features 99p deals across food, drinks, health & beauty, household essentials and cleaning essentials.
History
Poundstretcher was founded in 1981. According to its About Us page, it has grown into a network of over 300 stores across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, employing over 3,000 people across the UK. The company positions itself as one of the UK's leading discount retailers, selling a broad range of home, food, health and beauty, gardening, stationery, toy and pet products.
Products and positioning
Discount retailer offering branded and own-range products at low prices.
Glaceau Smartwater 600ml
600ml screwcap bottle of Glaceau Smartwater, vapour-distilled with added electrolytes, sold at £0.79.
Story, Puzzle and Scrap Books
Children's story books such as Una The Unicorn Carry Handle Story and Eric The Elephant Carry Handle Story, priced at £0.99 each.
Recent events
Poundstretcher opens Ellesmere Port store[5]
Reported:
Discount retailer Poundstretcher opened a new store in Ellesmere Port on July 14, 2021.
- Unconfirmed
Poundstretcher replaces its group finance director[6]
Reported:
Poundstretcher group finance director Hemant Patel resigned after five years and was replaced at the retailer by Jonathan Foister, according to documents at Companies House.
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