B&M has confirmed it will open seven new UK stores before the end of 2026, with one location in Scotland. The new branch will be at The Thistles shopping centre in Stirling, taking over the former Debenhams unit that closed in 2021.
Stirling store details
The Stirling store spans 13,012 sq. ft and will offer a range of products including branded groceries, homeware, health and beauty products, and electricals. Its grand opening is scheduled for Saturday, November 28, and around 15 jobs have been created for the local area, according to the company.
The site is undergoing a full internal and external refurbishment ahead of the opening and will be equipped with self-service checkouts.
Store manager comment
A B&M store manager said: "We're really excited to be opening our brand-new Stirling store and can't wait to welcome customers through the doors for the first time."
"The team have been working incredibly hard to get everything ready, and we're looking forward to becoming part of the local community. Whether customers are picking up everyday essentials or browsing our latest homeware and seasonal ranges, there'll be plenty to discover throughout the new store."
Company background and other openings
First opened in 1978, B&M now operates more than 700 stores nationwide, employing over 35,000 staff and serving more than four million customers per week. In Scotland alone there are around 89 B&M stores, with recent openings in Peterhead, Aberdeen, in February and Fort William in March.
The Stirling branch is one of seven new stores set to open between November and December 2026, and it is the only Scottish location on the list. Other areas include the Isle of Wight, Middleton, Southport, Rayleigh, Colchester and Kingswinford.
These follow a recent opening at Pool Road, Newton, on November 7, which created 45 new jobs. The new stores opening before the end of 2026 are: Newport, Isle of Wight on November 27; Thistles Shopping Centre, Stirling on November 28; Colchester, St John's Walk on November 28; Kingswinford, West Midlands on November 28; Middleton Shopping Centre on November 28; Southport, Chapel Street on December 3; and Rayleigh, Essex on December 5.
