National retailer submits plans for former Marks & Spencer unit in Boston

Poundland has applied to Boston Borough Council for new illuminated fascia signs to the front and side of the building in Market Place.

The documents submitted to the council reveal plans not just for a Poundland store, but a base for Pep&Co too – Poundland’s clothing arm.

Marks & Spencer closed in Boston in April of 2019, despite a campaign to save it.

It brought to an end more than 100 years of history in the town for the retailer.

Last year, the unit re-opened as a GET (Global Educational Trust) Free Books shop.

However, the charity later moved to Boston’s Pescod Square Shopping Centre, re-opening in April of this year. It took on the unit previously held by fashion retailer Yours and before that Officer’s Club.

Pep&Co is not a stranger to Boston, having also had a unit in Pescod Square for some time.

The documents submitted to the council do not reveal Poundland’s plans for its existing store in Boston, located in Pescod Square.

It follows news that Poundstretcher is poised to close its Strait Bargate unit, but a new department store is coming to the former Oldrids store opposite it.

A closing down sale has, meanwhile, been under way at the B&M site in Lincoln Lane.