Discount retailer to open 50 stores

BRITISH discount retailer Poundland has plans to open up to 50 shops in Ireland over the coming years.

Initially it will open six stores in Dublin and Cork by March next year — a move that will create 180 jobs.

This is the first expansion by Poundland outside of Britain and the Irish stores will be called “Dealz” — a move that will give it flexibility on pricing across Europe.