Poundstretcher
Logo used since 2024 | |
| Company type | Private (Subsidiary) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1981 |
| Founders | Paul Appell Stephen Fearnley |
| Headquarters | Kirby Muxloe, Leicestershire |
Number of locations | 324 (as of March 2023) |
Key people | Andy Atkinson (CEO) Tristan Phillips (CFO) |
| Products |
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| Owner | Fortress Investment Group |
| Subsidiaries | Bargain Buys |
| Website | poundstretcher |
Poundstretcher Limited is a British variety store chain, founded in 1981 by Paul Appell and Stephen Fearnley. The retailer is currently based in Kirby Muxloe, Leicestershire, and since April 2024 has been a subsidiary of the Fortress Investment Group.
As of March 2023, the retailer has 324 locations and employs around 4,000 people, with 61 of its locations trading as Bargain Buys.