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Poundland in rescue talks as owners seek buyer. 3 hours ago Retail chain Poundland is in talks with potential buyers as it seeks a rescue deal, it has confirmed. Executives are working with an Irish property development group on a management buyout, as first reported by Sky News. But a union representing shopworkers warned that the retailer could fall into administration if that deal falls through, putting thousands of jobs at risk. This outcome would be "a disaster for our members", the Usdaw union said. Poundland has about 600 stores in the UK and Ireland, and 12,000 employees. The chain has been struggling for a number of years due to pressures including rising costs and competition. However, it expects sales to have grown more than 3% in 2026 compared with the previous year, which managing director Barry Williams said earlier this month was evidence that its recovery plan "is working". The retailer was sold for £1 last summer by previous owner Pepco to US investment firm Gordon Brothers. The current owners are in the process of seeking buyers, with the Poundland management attempting a buyout, a spokesman said. Mr Williams, along with the firm's leadership team and Andy Bond, a former chairman of Pepco, have been working with Irish real estate firm Martin Property Group on a management buyout. Martin Property Group is the management team's "preferred partner", the spokesman said, but the team will "work with whoever can deliver the best result for the business, colleagues and suppliers and build on the successful recovery that's already taking shape," he added. However, Bally Auluk, a national officer at Usdaw, said there are "deep concerns that the business could go into administration" should this buyout fail. "We are aware that a management buy-out has been attempted and we are told that their offers are being turned down," he added. A Poundland source disputed this, however, saying the Martin Property Group is part of the sale process and remains the management team's preferred partner. Retail analyst Catherine Shuttleworth said there were "tough times" on the High Street for all retailers. She said retailers were struggling with "significantly subdued consumer confidence as prices continue to rise" due to higher fuel costs. Poundland itself faces intense competition from rivals including B&M, Aldi, Lidl and from online retailers including Temu and TikTok Shop. The business "lost its strong £1 identity leaving shoppers to think it was getting too expensive", Shuttleworth said, and a costly expansion into clothing and frozen food under past management had not been successful. However, increased sales this year showed a deal with Mr Williams as boss "would make good sense", she added.

Otto Media Grup and TikTok join forces for fashion creator camp with 15 brands to strengthen Indonesia's creator ecosystem. 12/10/2026 Jakarta, Indonesia, October 12, 2026 - Otto Media Grup and TikTok officially co-hosted the six-day TikTok Fashion Camp from September 21 to 26. Combining intensive office-based training with hands-on advanced sessions, the program provided Indonesian fashion content creators with opportunities for professional learning, practical experience, and commercial growth. A total of 60 creators participated in the first day of training, with 20 selected to advance to the second stage of the program. The camp was also supported by 15 fashion and lifestyle brand partners. The first day of the camp was held at the Otto Media office, where 60 creators gathered for an intensive training session jointly organized by Otto Media and TikTok. From September 22 to 26, the camp moved to an outdoor villa in Lembang, Bandung, where an advanced training group of 16 Live Hosts and 4 Co-Hosts continued with five days of focused training and knowledge exchange. To create a more relaxed and engaging environment for creator development, Otto Media also prepared a variety of food for participants to enjoy together around an outdoor dining table while sharing their experiences. Outside the formal training sessions, these informal moments gave participants the opportunity to get to know one another, exchange ideas, build friendships, and develop connections within the creator community. A total of 11 team members from Otto Media and TikTok were involved in organizing the program and managing its on-site execution, reflecting the strong partnership between the two parties in creator development and content ecosystem building. Across the six-day program, the camp combined platform engagement, professional development, and social interaction to create a more comprehensive learning experience for participants. It also established a foundation for further collaboration between brands and creators. The camp brought together 15 partner brands, including Lozy Hijab, Veyle Fashion Store, Veyle Collections, 99k Outlet, Zevia Indonesia, joybasic.id, BOSTANTEN.SHOES, UNITWO Home, Hefand, Cartiera Indonesia, Basic Threads, Hijabmoodbeauty, Higood, Lafiro, and Hyrascarves. The participating brands represent a range of sectors, including fashion and apparel, hijabs, footwear, beauty, and lifestyle. The breadth of brand participation also reflects the increasingly close relationship between Indonesia's female consumer market and its growing creator economy. Otto Media Grup has long focused on women-oriented consumer sectors, including beauty, skincare, fashion, and lifestyle. Through its creator network, offline brand matchmaking, content production, livestreaming, and media technology capabilities, the company builds more efficient channels for collaboration between brands and creators. The camp jointly organized with TikTok further strengthens Otto Media's practical capabilities in offline talent development, platform resource integration, and supporting creators' commercial growth. Otto Media continues to explore ways to integrate creator profiles, content performance, brand requirements, and partnership experience into a more systematic analytical framework, strengthening the connection between professional training and long-term commercial development. Looking ahead, Otto Media will continue to deepen its partnerships with platforms and local brands, create more opportunities for the professional development of Indonesian creators, and support outstanding local women-focused consumer brands in strengthening their digital communication capabilities, while exploring opportunities to expand from the Indonesian market into global markets. Contact Info: Name: Firman Chen Email: Send Email Organization: PT. Otto Media Grup Website: https://ottomediatech.com Release ID: 89205871 If you detect any issues, problems, or errors in this press release content, kindly contact [email protected] to notify Ohsem.me (it is important to note that this email is the authorized channel for such matters, sending multiple emails to multiple addresses does not necessarily help expedite your request). Ohsem.me will respond and rectify the situation in the next 8 hours. 02/07/2026 18/08/2014 13/05/2026 27/04/2026 30/04/2026 Discover more Agricultural Technology Consulting Farm Management Software Precision Agriculture Tools Blog 12/10/2026