Poundland has made a huge U-turn on plans to close one of its stores - much to the delight of shoppers.

The budget retailer is in the middle of shutting 68 branches, after being sold to investment firm Gordon Brothers for £1, reports MirrorOnline.

One of the shops that was due to close its its branch in Irvine, Scotland - but now, Poundland has confirmed this shop will stay open "for the foreseeable".

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The Irvine store is situated in the Rivergate Shopping Centre and was due to shut on September 14.

One shopper stated: "Aww this is fantastic news, I'm sooo pleased for all the girls who work there."

While another declar

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