The budget retailer’s owner, Gordon Brothers, is considering offers to buy parts of the business rather than accepting a solvent takeover.
Poundland has branches in Southend, Chelmsford, Colchester, Clacton, Grays, Harlow, Basildon and Braintree, with 15 stores across Essex.
It operates about 600 shops nationwide and employs around 12,000 people. Its latest Essex branch opened at Lakeside Shopping Centre in West Thurrock on August 29.
Gordon Brothers bought Poundland last year for £1. It launched a sale process last month, following turnaround efforts which included closing a number of stores.
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