Customers visiting the new branches will be asked to wear masks and maintain social distancing, in line with Government guidance. Safety measures will be in place such as screens at checkouts and the store will be regularly cleaned. Poundland transformation and retail director Austin Cooke said: "The launch of Poundland Local is a really exciting development and we hope customers are as excited as we are. "While our Local format will have the ranges customers would expect in a neighbourhood store, they won't have to pay more for that doorstep convenience."