Poundstretcher Reviews 

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TrustScore 2 out of 5

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Appalling attitude from a male member of staff at The Brewery, Romford. After my son and daughter in law unloaded two trolleys and paid the female cashier around thirty pounds, packing into a large ba... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My 14-year-old daughter and her best friend visited this store to buy me a small gift. They were happily looking at the metal head massagers when a member of staff—an older woman with a bob hair... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Visited today and it smelt of BO round the shop and there was mess and stock palettes all over the place. Only went in for 1 specific thing and went to the till, saw a lot of the young staff members... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Poundstretcher used to be a great chain. Their offer was limited, but you could find reasonably priced stuff. Not anymore. They are now more expensive than many major retail chains for the items t... See more

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  1. Home & Garden

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Established in 1981 Poundstretcher is the UK’s leading variety discount retailer for quality food, toiletries, garden essentials and home-ware brands. Offering over 5000 products at some of the lowest prices on the high street, Poundstretcher stores provide shoppers with an incredible selection of value for money items, ranging from 49p up to £150. With over 400 stores nationwide, Poundstretcher stocks a huge selection of great value products at competitive prices, including kitchenware, bedding, bathroom products, furniture, electric goods, children’s toys and even pet care products within the brands “Pet Hut” section. For money-conscious grocery shoppers, Poundstretcher also offer great value prices on everyday big brand items such as food, toiletries and household goods, along with great range of fantastic seasonal goods.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Drew at Welwyn Garden City went beyond…

Drew at Welwyn Garden City went beyond with her service today, polite and helpful. A credit to the store
She helped me as I have mobility issues at the same time as trying to stem a major flood in the shop. She really deserves a pat on the back.

23 April 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Kirkwall store is dire

Kirkwall store is dire! Woman with an undercut was smoking weed in her uniform on the street so I think that says it all really! Called her out on it for blowing smoke in a toddlers face and was told f….. offf.

10 April 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dont use cards to pay

Card payment accepted by terminal, staff said it wasnt accepted, so I did it again. When I got to my phone banking app, it showed I was charged twice. So went back to shop and showed my phone app. They agreed it was twice, but no explanation given. They 'did a refund' on same card, I got refund till ticket. They said it would 'take few minutes', after 15 minutes I complained and they said they had "done it right". It took 18 hours for the refund to hit my bank.

21 March 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gainsborough Store

Gainsborough Store. Rosie and Sinaed amazing.
Good value in this store. Kept clean and tidy with happy staff.
Rosie and Sinaed went over and above helping me when I lost my phone. The service couldn't be better.

9 March 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The 2 staff i met on my visit on…

The 2 staff i met on my visit on Thursday the 20th was totally amazing.
Polite and friendly so helpful.
I love this store always have.
I will say the choice of products and prices are great also.
Andy & Sian was the 2 staff.
Warrington store near Bank Quay Station.

20 February 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SHIPLEY branch

SHIPLEY branch. Picked item off of shelf only to find it had been highered at the till. Obnoxious manager argued and blamed staff shortages for the issue. I am not surprised they have no staff if that's how they treat customers.

25 January 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Me and my mate got refused service when trying to buy a iron bru

Me and my mate went in to go and get a iron bru extra and they wouldn't serve is because the wanted us to give them id because they said irn bru is a energy drink when iron bru isn't a energy drink there is a type of iron bru that is and it says iron bru energy on the can and they wouldn't serve us because they thought iron bru is a energy drink when iron bru extra isn't a energy drink and the healthiest version on iron bru and then they said that they wouldn't serve us because it had caffeine in it too when there is so many drinks that have caffeine in even coke has more caffeine and there is no restrictions from a 15 year old having caffeine and how much of it

26 January 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Pound stretcher in Chingford mount the…

Pound stretcher in Chingford mount the manager JB m was abrupt accusing me for burning with a flame to the hot water bottle. Refunded me after a massive argument. He was shouting took over 15 minutes to come out after naima was calling for him phoned him several times. He should no be a manager in any way he was talking to his staff very badly and bad attitude. I would never go back and will report this to head office.

21 January 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrendous customer service

I walked into the store and was immediately harassed and stalked around the shop by the store manager and the security guard. I was only on my break and had no intention of stealing their products. THIS HAPPENS EVERY WEEK!!! I am utterly disappointed and disgusted in their behaviour and will not be returning here again. This used to be my favourite shop but your behaviour has led to you losing a customer

13 January 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poundstrecher clothing seems to oddly…

Poundstrecher clothing seems to oddly be a law unto itself. The sizing on it all seems pretty hopeless. I nearly bought a size 11 sneaker shoe. Then realised they'd obviously been cut on templates of smaller Chinese feet when made. So the 11 probably is easily a size or more down. Then 11 is the biggest size. I'd have needed a 12 that they don't do. To fit my UK size 11 feet.

On the gloves it was a similar experience.

Worse still was my socks purchases. They're cut similarly small. The socks barely fitted me in the largest sizing. And one tore as I was pulling it up my foot, the thing was so tight. Uncomfortable to wear too. As difficult to get off my feet as they were to get on.
I will never buy their socks again.

Onto the underwear I've bought some of the largest size possible in XXL. I'm hoping these will fit me. I measured an XL one with my tape measure and it measured around a 34 inch waist. So hopefully the XXL will fit my 38 inch waist size!!!

They really need to address their clothing sizings.

2 January 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Visited the Newhaven store

Visited the Newhaven store, empty shelves, what was on the shelves the prices were all incorrect and didn’t match the items. Store members on their mobile phones whilst on the shop floor. A very unwelcoming and poorly managed store, clearly.

21 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The pits

Appalling service tried to retun item with reciept refused sayimg item had already been returned, when initially was acanned into system by other staff with bamk statment, two failed journeys to return unwanted unused item now having to go though my bank, never will i shop there again unhelpfull manager in newport shropshire

20 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Poundstrecher Poor Service

We visited the Boston store and I had to ask if Christmas had bypassed that particular store. The response from one of the assistants was rude and unfriendly. They need to work on their customer skills and remember that it is the public that keep them employed and pay their wages

17 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Visited Leatherhead: smelt of BO, messy and lack of staff actually working

Visited today and it smelt of BO round the shop and there was mess and stock palettes all over the place.
Only went in for 1 specific thing and went to the till, saw a lot of the young staff members standing around the tills whilst 1 person was serving.
Shame because when this store first opened it looked tidy and was kept that way too, gradually the longer it's been open the more its gone down hill in terms of staff standing round and mess and smells.

16 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible racist company. The worst management ever

Terrible racist company. The worst racist management treating people like rubish. 90% are indian. The best positions is hold by them. They are disgusting. Toilets are like a barn, canteen as well. If you hear "poundstretcher" do not go ther. I have spent 10 years in warehouse jobs but Poundstretcher is the worst. People warned me not to go there

12 December 2024
Unprompted review

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