Poundstretcher
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Poundstretcher is a chain of discount stores operating in the United Kingdom. It is based in Deighton
, England, near Huddersfield
on the A62
.
. Poundstretcher stores were gradually being rebranded to ...instore as part of the change of ownership to ...instore
plc, however in 2006, a new Chief Executive concluded that the rebranding was not working and from 2007, new stores were opened as Poundstretcher stores. By 2009, the company expects to have reversed the branding of the ...instore stores back to Poundstretcher.. In late 2009, Poundstretcher's new branding was revealed. They have had a new logo & slogan made. 'Poundstretcher, Look What's New Instore', and 'Welcome To The original value store'. All stores will have their signage changed to reflect the new branding. Larger stores are now called 'Poundstretcher extra, From 2011 the slogan is "every penny counts..."
. Its slogan was Better than Ever although the stores are now marketed alongside ...instore with the same offers and the instore
slogan Shop Smart, Live Well.
, Mr. Appell and Mr. Fearnley acquired control of a failing retail business, United News Shops, which they managed to revitalise. It is now the largest convenience store and cafeteria business servicing British hospitals. United News Shops was sold to WH Smith in March 2008.
Deighton, West Yorkshire
Deighton is a district of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England. It is situated north west of the town centre and lies off the A62 Leeds Road....
, England, near Huddersfield
Huddersfield
Huddersfield is a large market town within the Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, in West Yorkshire, England, situated halfway between Leeds and Manchester. It lies north of London, and south of Bradford, the nearest city....
on the A62
A62 road
The A62 is a major road in Northern England that runs between the two major cities of Manchester and Leeds.The road is approximately 40 miles long. It runs north east from Manchester through Failsworth and Oldham then Saddleworth before crossing the Pennines at Standedge into West Yorkshire...
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History
Established in 1981 by Paul Appell and Stephen Fearnley, it is now a subsidiary of ...instore...instore
...instore was a chain of retail stores in the United Kingdom selling a range of products and principally concentrating on value home-ware items....
. Poundstretcher stores were gradually being rebranded to ...instore as part of the change of ownership to ...instore
...instore
...instore was a chain of retail stores in the United Kingdom selling a range of products and principally concentrating on value home-ware items....
plc, however in 2006, a new Chief Executive concluded that the rebranding was not working and from 2007, new stores were opened as Poundstretcher stores. By 2009, the company expects to have reversed the branding of the ...instore stores back to Poundstretcher.. In late 2009, Poundstretcher's new branding was revealed. They have had a new logo & slogan made. 'Poundstretcher, Look What's New Instore', and 'Welcome To The original value store'. All stores will have their signage changed to reflect the new branding. Larger stores are now called 'Poundstretcher extra, From 2011 the slogan is "every penny counts..."
Market share
From 2004 the chain had over 338 shops throughout the United KingdomUnited Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
. Its slogan was Better than Ever although the stores are now marketed alongside ...instore with the same offers and the instore
...instore
...instore was a chain of retail stores in the United Kingdom selling a range of products and principally concentrating on value home-ware items....
slogan Shop Smart, Live Well.
Product Range
Poundstretcher stock a large product range, including food and drink, homewares, seasonal, cleaning and household products and many other ranges, some stores also have a Pik N Mix instore, supplied by Candy King, thought to be inspired by woolworths demiseOwnership
After selling Poundstretcher to Philip HarrisPhilip Harris, Baron Harris of Peckham
Philip Charles Harris, Baron Harris of Peckham is an English Conservative member of the House of Lords and businessman.-Business interests:...
, Mr. Appell and Mr. Fearnley acquired control of a failing retail business, United News Shops, which they managed to revitalise. It is now the largest convenience store and cafeteria business servicing British hospitals. United News Shops was sold to WH Smith in March 2008.