Poundland Opens in Former Wilko Store in Leicester

Poundland Opens in Former Wilko Store in Leicester

Poundland, the UK's leading variety discounter, has opened a new store in Leicester city centre, in the former Wilko premises on Charles Street. The store opened its doors to customers on Saturday, October 28, 2023.

The new Poundland store is a "soft launch," meaning that it is not fully stocked yet and only half of the floorspace is being used. However, the store does offer a wide range of products, including groceries, household goods, general merchandise, and clothing.

Poundland's decision to open a store in the former Wilko premises has been welcomed by many Leicester residents. The Wilko store closed its doors for good on October 5, 2023, after the company went into administration. The closure left a significant gap in the city's retail landscape, and Poundland's new store will help to fill that gap.