<p>Gordon Brothers still in ‘active discussions’ with interested parties and seeks to ‘protect as many jobs as possible’</p><p>The US owner of Poundland has said the high street chain remains “challenged and vulnerable” after holding talks with ministers amid government criticism of its handling of the retailer.</p><p>Gordon Brothers said in a statement on Thursday morning that it was still in “active discussions” with interested suitors and had been seeking to “protect as many jobs as possible”.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/nov/05/poundland-gordon-brothers-us-vulnerable-talks-ministers">Continue reading...</a>