Pepco faces exposure as Poundland struggles

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Poundland is experiencing financial difficulties and has sought a buyer, while signaling plans to appoint administrators. The situation could affect Pepco Group, which sold the British discount retailer last year and remains exposed to its fortunes.

Financial difficulties at British discount retailer Poundland could have repercussions for Pepco Group, the Warsaw listed company that sold the chain last year. Poundland, now controlled by Gordon Brothers, has been seeking a buyer after signaling plans to appoint administrators.