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OpinionâB&M may not shoot the lights out this Christmas, but next may be more importantâ
A renewed emphasis on retail detail under new leadership may help B&M in the longer term after a lacklustre start to this yearâs golden quarter, says George MacDonald
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NewsB&M profits slump as CEO shuffles leadership team
B&M profits plunged in the first half of the financial year, as the retailerâs new chief executive made sweeping changes to his leadership team.
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NewsB&M CFO resigns as international freight issue sees profit forecast trimmed
Value retailer B&M has announced the resignation of its chief financial officer, after an issue with international freight costs caused it to revise its profit forecast for the financial year.
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OpinionâB&M shouldnât throw baby out with bathwater as it downgrades store standardsâ
The back to basics strategy being enacted by B&Mâs new chief executive makes sense but these days that must include store standards, believes George MacDonald
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AnalysisThe Cityâs verdict after B&M goes âback to basicsâ
Yesterday, value retailer B&Mâs new chief executive unveiled a âdecisiveâ plan to get the brand back on track after it issued a profit warning. Hereâs how the City responded to his âback to basicsâ approach.
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NewsB&M unveils turnaround plan after issuing profit warning
Value retailer B&M has launched a âdecisiveâ turnaround plan, after issuing a profit warning for the first half.
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NewsB&M reports like-for-like revenue growth in the first quarter
The value retailer saw group revenues increase by 4.5% in constant currency for the 13 weeks ending 28 June, 2025.
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OpinionâGone for ÂŁ1, but Poundland could still coin it in againâ
Itâs been sold for a quid and restructuring looms, but Poundlandâs value for money proposition can still profitably draw in shoppers if it refocuses on traditional strengths, argues Retail Week executive editor George MacDonald
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NewsB&M performs âbelow expectationsâ as UK like-for-like sales decline
Value retailer B&M has recorded a dip in UK like-for-like sales as it said the groupâs performance fell âbelow expectationsâ.
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AnalysisTjeerd Jegen: The globetrotting retail journeyman tasked with turning B&M around
Nearly two weeks ago, struggling value giant B&M announced it had appointed Tjeerd Jegen as its next chief executive.
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NewsB&M appoints new chief executive with transformation track record
Value retailer B&M has named a new chief executive.
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NewsB&M names interim CEO as Russo departs
B&M group chief finance officer Mike Schmidt has been appointed as interim chief executive at the value retailer.
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NewsB&M 'making progress' on new CEO as UK like-for-like sales fall
B&M said it was âmaking progressâ on a new chief executive and would make an announcement in the coming weeks.
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NewsFormer Morrisons boss emerges as prime candidate to lead B&M
The former boss of supermarket chain Morrisons has emerged as a frontrunner to take the reins at B&M following its chief executiveâs departure.
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OpinionâThe future of struggling Poundland is likely to be revealed next weekâ
In the current trading environment, value specialist Poundland should be flying. Itâs not.
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NewsCo-op, M&S, B&M among top retailers for female representation on boards
Women occupied 43% of roles on major company boards in 2024, according to a government-backed report.
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NewsB&M CEO to step down as the discounter cuts its profit guidance again
B&M has announced its chief executive is retiring as the discounter cuts its profit guidance for a second time this year.
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NewsRetail share prices battered despite strong Christmas performances
Leading retailersâ share prices have taken a hammering despite some of the biggest names posting strong Christmas performances.
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NewsB&M has driven profit and sales growth over golden quarter trading period
Value variety retailer B&M has recorded a rise in profit and sales following âdisciplined operational executionâ over the golden quarter trading period.
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NewsB&M reports revenue growth as it isâ âwell positionedâ ahead of peak trading
Value retailer B&M has reported a growth in sales and revenue as it said it is âwell positionedâ for golden quarter as it continues to focus on âprice, product and standardsâ.