What does Barry Williams’ return mean for Poundland?

Former Poundland boss Barry Williams was parachuted back onto the board of the discount chain late last month as owner Pepco looks to address its struggling performance.
Williams stepped back from the helm of the value retailer in September 2023, when Pepco moved him across to head up and the group’s European sister chain.
His arrival coincides with the departure of Poundland’s managing director Austin Cooke, who resigned from the business after seven years and more than a year since