B&M to Close Two Stores Before Reopening in Major Shake-Up

B&M will close two stores this month for a major shake-up, but they will reopen days later with promises of a bigger and better experience for shoppers.

Brit Brief 07/08/2026 05:33

B&M to Close Two Stores Before Reopening in Major Shake-Up — B&M to Close Two Stores Before Reopening in Shake-Up

B&M has confirmed the closure dates for two of its stores as part of a major shake-up of operations, with both set to reopen shortly after with promises of an improved shopping experience.

Closure Dates and New Locations

The store on Hall Street in Carmarthen will close on Saturday, August 15, while the Sunderland outlet at Riverside Retail Park will shut on Sunday, August 16. The Carmarthen branch will move to a new location one week later, opening in a former B&Q unit on Glanyrafon Road.

This new site is expected to be one of the largest retail spaces in town, as the brand aims for a "bigger and better B&M experience" for shoppers, reports The Sun.

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Sunderland Revamp and Recent Upgrades

The temporary closure of the Sunderland store will allow for the final phase of a revamp to be completed. It will reopen on Saturday, August 22.

These moves are part of several recent store upgrades, including B&M branches in Pentwyn, Stockport, and Leicester. Earlier this year, B&M launched new stores in Norfolk, Hertfordshire, and Devon. A new mega-store in Stirling is expected to open before the end of the year.