A POPULAR Irvine shop is set to stay open despite its impending closure being announced previously.
Poundland in the Rivergate Shopping Centre will remain in operation for "the foreseeable future", company bosses have confirmed.
The store was previously earmarked for closure and was to be shut for good on September 14.
While the premises is closed at the moment, after shutting on Saturday (September 6), the branch is to reopen after a full restock on September 13.
The premises was one of 68 locations due to shut amid the business's restructuring and recovery plans.
The process commenced in June as the company looks to get "back on track" after a period of uncertainty.
Poundland was sold by former owners Pepco for £1 earlier this year, with the brand auctioned off after sales slumped over the past year.
It was purchased by US investment firm Gordon Brothers, with restructuring taking place to ensure a long-term future for the business.
However, those plans no longer include the loss of the Irvine mall branch.
A Poundland spokesperson said: "We’re pleased to confirm that our Irvine store at the Rivergate Shopping Centre will remain open for the foreseeable future.
"As you know the store was planned to close on September 14, but we’ve been able to come to an interim accommodation with the landlord that allows us to keep trading.
"We appreciate the patience of customers and colleagues alike over the past few weeks."
Share