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Poundworld Reaches Milestone Of One Million Weekly Customers

In a remarkable journey from market stall holder to high street chain, the value retailer has reached the milestone of serving one million customers weekly. A family-owned business, Poundworld began as a market stall in Wakefield in 1974, but this year posted gross sales of £133m.

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