A MAJOR off-price retailer has confirmed it will close all its stores on Christmas Day to give staff a well-deserved break.
Poundland, which operates over 800 stores in the UK, said it would close stores on December 25 and 26.
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Poundland is closing all its branches for three days over the festive periodCredit: Getty
The discounter said all its locations will also be closed on New Year’s Day as a thank you to staff.
Meanwhile, workers will receive a £25 voucher to spend at their local Poundland branch before Christmas.
Simon Wells, People Director at Poundland, said: “We have brilliant colleagues here at Poundland & Dealz who work incredibly hard all year round, bringing our brands to life every day and supporting our customers.
“But we know they all shine especially at Christmas, bringing the magic to our stores that our customers know and love.
“We’re delighted to be able to support them with a well-deserved break once the holiday season is over.”
It comes as Poundland launches a drive to recruit 1,000 new seasonal staff to cover the busy festive period.
Most roles in the store will end on Christmas Eve, while some will extend into early January.
You can find out more by visiting Poundland’s website.
It is common practice for retailers to close their stores on Christmas Day, but not all branches close the following day.
Some also close branches on New Year’s Day to give staff an extra day off over the Christmas period.
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Several other retailers have already confirmed they will close on Christmas Day this year, as well as on Christmas Day.
Aldi has confirmed it will close on December 25 and 26, as have Home Bargains, John Lewis and Waitrose.
DIY retailer Homebase also said it would close branches over two days.
If you want to find out if your favorite retailer will be closing their stores on Boxing Day, it’s worth keeping an eye on social media.
Why do retailers close on Boxing Day?
Boxing Day is one of the busiest shopping days of the year. So why are retailers choosing to close?
Senior consumer reporter Olivia Marshall explains.
Closing on Boxing Day allows staff a well-deserved break after a busy Christmas period.
This can improve staff morale and reduce burnout.
It also gives them a chance to spend time with their families and friends during the holiday season.
For some retailers, the cost of opening on Boxing Day, including staff costs and operational costs, may not be justified by the expected sales revenue, particularly if customer numbers are low.
With the rise of online shopping, some retailers may focus on online sales and promotions instead of opening brick-and-mortar stores on Christmas Day.
For some businesses, it may be a long-standing tradition to remain closed on Christmas Day.
From a practical perspective, the day after Christmas can be used for stock checks, restocking and preparing for post-Christmas sales.
This can be done more efficiently without disrupting customer service.
Chains often post their holiday hours on X and Facebook.
You can also try using the retailer’s store locator, which should tell you the opening hours of your local branch.
Most of the time they will also give you a number to call to find out the hours of operation.
The latest two announcements from Poundland come as the bargain chain launched its loyalty scheme across the UK.
It is now rolling out its Poundland Perks rewards scheme across all branches and online.
The budget discounter has been trialling a telephone loyalty scheme in around 100 stores in Northern Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Wight since last year.
Customers can download the Poundland Perks app to their smartphone via Google Play and the Apple App Store.
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