B&M confirms exact date TWO ‘flagship’ stores will close this month in blow to shoppers

B&M has confirmed the exact closure dates for two popular stores. These closures come alongside an overhaul to the bargain retailer’s business operations. B&M closes two popular stores this month Credit: Alamy Carmarthen and Sunderland stores will both reopen and expand Credit: Alamy The first closure is its Carmarthen store on Hall Street on Saturday, August 15, and the second is in Sunderland on Sunday, August 16. The south-west Wales branch will move to a brand new location. Sign up for the Money newsletter Thank you! The company is shutting its store in Hall Street and reopening one week later in a former B&Q unit on Glanyrafon Road. The new site is one of the largest retail spaces in town and is a substantial upgrade in size. B&M has set out its aim to deliver a “bigger and better B&M experience'” for shoppers. The Sunderland outlet at Riverside Retail Park is temporarily closing for refurbishment from Sunday, August 16 and reopening on Saturday, August 22. Although the branch remains open whilst most of the expansion work takes place, it does need to close for five trading days so that the final phase can be completed. The temporary closure is part of a larger business drive following recent upgrades of B&M branches in Pentwyn, Stockport and Leicester. Most read in Money Earlier this year, B&M launched new branches in Norfolk, Hertfordshire and Devon. The company has also revealed plans for a new mega-store inside a former Debenhams unit in Stirling, which is expected to open before the end of the year. Comment now