Poundland confirms date of app closure in blow to shoppers
The plan, which is waiting for High Court approval, will also see the closure of 68 stores across the UK.
Poundland has already closed down 28 stores, with 11 set to shut their doors for good this weekend.
Now, Poundland has confirmed the date its loyalty app and online orders will cease.
Poundland confirms date for app closures and end of online orders
Confirming the app would be closing, a message from Poundland's Perks loyalty app said: "Poundland.co.uk is changing and Poundland Perks is closing.
"From 16 September, our website will be for browsing only and Poundland Perks will be closing – but you'll still be able to use your vouchers.
"We're currently working very hard behind the scenes to simplify and refocus our stores.
The Perking brilliant Poundland Perks is taking over the nation in stores and online today! 😉🎉
Download the app and shop Perking offers here:https://t.co/R09FushbeV
Get Perking Perksters 😉@tomcampbell pic.twitter.com/rWoTylDUtZ — Poundland (@Poundland) October 17, 2024
"And that means very soon there'll be even more ranges at £1, and new items to choose from each week, but unfortunately, we will no longer be providing an online delivery service from 16 September 2025."
Adding: "As we work hard to simplify and refocus Poundland, delivering the absolute best value to every one of our customers in our stores, we'll be retiring our Perks app.
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"But don't worry, any rewards vouchers that you've already earned will stay in the app, and you'll be able to redeem them in-store until 15 January 2026.
"This means we'll focus on having the best Prices, for everyone, in all of our stores – no need for an account, data, membership or vouchers.
"Just amazing value every day."
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