B&M has announced it will launch 45 new stores across the UK this year – and some of the locations have been revealed.
Eleven new locations have been officially announced on the B&M website, with more to come.
The locations are spread across the UK — from , to , to Carlisle.
B&M announced it would be expanding its reach after successfully opening 45 stores last year.
Bosses said: “The pipeline for year continues to be robust with 45 gross new expected.”
The full list of is yet to be revealed.
However, the ones announced so far are set to come soon — opening doors throughout April and May.
Here is a list of the 11 locations we do know about:
- Hall Croft, Shepshed, Leicestershire – April 26
- New Rossington, Doncaster, South Yorkshire – May 2
- Eastgate, Louth, Lincolnshire – May 16
- Watling Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham – May 17
- Bridge Street, Killamarsh, Derbyshire – May 21
- Middlebrook Way, Holt Road, Cromer, Norfolk – May 23
- Linden Park Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent – May 24
- Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland – May 30
- Wyndham Way Retail Park, Portishead, Somerset – May 30
- The Market Hall, The Eden Centre, Carlisle, Cumbria – May 30
- Wrekin Retail Park, Arleston, Telford, Shropshire – May 31
To keep track of which other stores are opening, keep an eye on the B&M website.
And to find out where your nearest B&M is located, you can use the store finder tool on the chain's website.
Unlike its rivals, B&M has been thriving over the past two years opening several new sites.
Some other recent openings include:
- Woodhall Business Park, Eastern Bypass, Sudbury, Suffolk
- Eaton Walk, Rushden, Northamptonshire
- Victoria Shopping Centre, Chartwell Square, Southend-on-Sea
- Crossgates Shopping Centre, Unit 47A, Crossgates, Leeds, West Yorkshire
- 49-53 Market Street, Earlestown, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside
In contrast, fell into administration in November.
It was partially rescued by billionaire Chris Dawson, owner of CDS Superstores, the parent company ofand.
Since then, a total of 82 stores have been regained and repurposed.
This includes 33 new-format superstores that opened within The Range, and 12 additional stores announced for April and May.
Home improvement chains are struggling as shoppers cut back on spending and woes dampen DIY interest.
Kingfisher, owner of B&Q and Screwfix, saw annual profits plunge over 25% to £568million.
Everest and Safestyle, both windows and doors specialists, collapsed into administration, leaving customers in limbo.
also reported a 31% drop in profits last year, despite stable revenues.
Tapi rescued the brand, saving 300 , but 200 stores were shut down in the process.
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