Archive of all B&M articles – Page 4
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B&M adds promise of fresh fruit & veg range to website
Hidden website page tells shoppers they will find fresh fruit & veg at their ‘closest B&M’
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Comment & Opinion
Chilli calendar offers spicy seasonal mornings
Cheese, tea, beauty products… the unusual Advent calendar is now officially A Thing
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New multi-temperature B&M warehouse to supply stores from September
A decision on rolling out fresh and frozen in B&M stores is to be taken once facility is operational
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City snapshot: B&M targets more than 40 new stores as Q1 sales surge
B&M European Value Retail is on track for a net 24 new B&M UK fascia stores in is full financial year and 15-20 Heron Foods. Plus, Britvic reports third quarter sales decline, PayPoint Q1s up 3.6%, second quarter volumes rise at Coca-Cola and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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B&M to favour ‘Express’ banner in Heron Foods expansion
B&M began adding ‘Express’ to its name to rebrand Heron Foods stores last year
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B&M reveals plans to expand Heron Foods beyond northern heartland
The new ‘B&M Express’ fascia is expected to be used for expansion into the south
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City sours on B&M over core business slowdown
B&M Bargains has been a rare beacon of hope for the beleaguered UK high street, but investors gave the group’s annual results the cold shoulder this week despite its stellar growth.
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Store openings boost annual growth at B&M Bargains
B&M Bargains owner BME European Value Retail has delivered another “strong” annual performance with a double-digit rise in sales and underlying earnings.
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Comment & Opinion
The key to success as a variety discounter? Copy B&M
Bargain World this week opened the first of 25 planned stores. It’s following the B&M multi-price model – and it’s right to do so
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City snapshot: B&M acquires French discount chain Babou for €91.2m
B&M Bargains owner BME European Value Retail has agreed to buy French general merchandise retailer Babou. Plus, Casino owner Rallye has has received an offer for its Courir sports business from private equity group Equistone Partners.
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Heron Foods deal boosts annual earnings at B&M
B&M European Value Retail blew off turmoil on UK high streets as its annual profits jumped 25.4%.
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Aldi and B&M both to open new DCs in Elstow, Bedfordshire
Planning permission has been granted for an 800,000 sq ft Aldi facility and one million sq ft B&M site
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CD&R sells remaining 5% B&M Bargains stake for £200m after bumper Christmas
The private equity backers of B&M Bargains has sold its remaining 5% stake in the discount chain for £200m, cashing in on a bumper Christmas for the business.
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City snapshot: B&M Bargains sales soar in Christmas run up
The march of the discounters continues this morning as B&M Bargains unveils strong results in the run up to Christmas, driven by a “robust” performance of its grocery and fmcg ranges. Plus, Conviviality announces raft of organisational changes, with Mark Aylwin leaving the group.
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B&M to introduce frozen lines following Heron takeover
B&M bought frozen discounter Heron for £152m in August
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Analysis & Features
All you need to know about the B&M takeover of Heron Foods
What is the rationale behind the latest convenience shake-up?
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B&M Bargains snaps up Heron Foods in £152m deal
B&M said its initial plans to expand and develop the Heron business include opening between 10 and 20 new stores per annum.
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City snapshot: Organic growth and new stores drive bumper year for B&M
B&M European Value Retail has recorded a double-digit rise in sales and profits driven by increased organic growth and its rapid store roll-out programme
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B&M issues £250m bond to support growth plans
The owner of the B&M Bargains retail chain is issuing £250m on bonds to refinance existing debt and boost its future growth plans.
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Analysis & Features
"Well positioned" B&M benefits from Christmas momentum
As general retailers suffered this week on a gloomy outlook for 2017, the City rushed to grab a piece of B&M European Value Retail, with discounters seen as a safe haven in uncertain times.