Former Poundland Store in Somerset Closes After Operating as Home Store
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Updated Oct 9
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What happened
The former Poundland store located at 31 North Street in Taunton, Somerset, is closing on October 30. The site, which previously housed Poundland, was repurposed as a 'Home Store' in March 2026 after the original store closed in August 2025. The Home Store sold homeware, kitchenware, and electrical goods.
Why it matters
The closure of the retail location reduces local retail presence and economic activity in Somerset. The original Poundland store closure was part of a nationwide restructuring plan following a buyout from Gordon Brothers, which had purchased the chain from Pepco.