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Poundworld Records Revenue Rise

Retailer Poundworld has announced that sales for the year to March 31st have risen by 55%, up to £206.5m. Operating profit rose 14% to £4.7m, with pre-tax profit at £2.8m. In a statement, Poundworld said: “The retail environment in the UK remains challenging”.

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