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Up to 200 Poundland stores could be shuttered and thousands of jobs put at risk as the struggling discount retailers sale process enters a critical phase. The latest bids for the business are expected early this week ahead of an update from parent company Pepco Group, which will report its half-year results on Thursday. Poundland has been up for sale since March , with the process being led by advisers at Teneo.
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