Dealz and Poundland parent group Pepco raises caution about sales challenges 

Profit margin outlook improving as business costs ease

Dealz operates about 100 stores in the Republic.

European discount stores group Pepco, which owns Dealz and Poundland in Ireland, has cautioned "short-term sales challenges" would continue into 2024 for retailers, although the profit margin outlook was improving.

Shares in Pepco are listed on the Warsaw stock exchange and the company had warned on the outlook twice in September.