Poundland, the UK discount giant bought for just a dollar a year ago by Gordon Brothers, is now facing an auction after posting a £79 million loss and falling sales. With up to 200 stores shuttered in a recent restructuring and still struggling financially, the company’s trying to claw back its iconic one-pound pricing strategy. Despite claims of progress, insiders say an auction is likely — and advisers are expected to move in soon.

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