B&M Retail Store Services

B&M, which stands for Billington & Mayman, is a prominent British variety store chain that has grown into one of the largest retail groups in Europe. Founded in 1978 in Blackpool, United Kingdom, the brand initially specialized in selling surplus stock before evolving into a mainstream discount retailer offering a wide array of grocery items, household goods, and fast-moving consumer goods.

The retailer's business model relies on a global supply chain, with products manufactured and sourced from various countries including the UK, China, and various European nations to maintain competitive pricing. This diverse sourcing strategy allows B&M to provide branded products alongside their own private-label ranges across hundreds of store locations.

Today, the brand is owned by B&M European Value Retail S.A., a publicly traded company. While the brand maintains a massive footprint in the United Kingdom, its corporate headquarters is located in Luxembourg for financial structure reasons, though its operational heart remains in Liverpool. The group also holds significant retail interests in France and owns the Heron Foods convenience store chain in the UK.