Spring heatwave drives B&M sales up 4% to £1.4bn
In the period the company opened 18 gross stores in the UK opened in Q1, with 10 net. B&M stated that it was on track for 45 gross new store openings in the year
B&M saw its first quarter revenues rise 4.4% to £1.4bn for the 13 weeks ended 28 June 2025, following warmer weather in the Spring.
B&M UK saw its like-for-like sales rise 1.3%, driven by a good performance in April from its general merchandise outdoor ranges assisted by drier weather and Easter timing.
The company’s FMCG LFL for the quarter was negative, however performance in its health and beauty and Cleaning categories has been comparatively stronger in June following the improvements made in operational execution.
B&M UK general merchandise sales values and units increased in Q1 on both a LFL and total basis. Alongside this, garden, toys and DIY categories performed well, despite deflation in average selling prices.
During the period, the company opened 18 gross stores in the UK opened in Q1, with 10 net. B&M stated that it was on track for 45 gross new store openings in the year.
Elsewhere, B&M France continued to make good progress in the first quarter with LFL sales increasing 1.1% and total revenue increasing 7.6%. B&M France opened four new stores in the year to date.
Tjeerd Jegen, B&M’s new chief executive, said: “My early days spent listening to and learning from our passionate colleagues and customers have underlined for me the strength of our value-focused model, which is more crucial than ever in the current challenging economic climate.
“While B&M UK’s like-for-like sales are growing, I see a significant opportunity and requirement to sharpen our commercial and operational execution as we move towards and beyond the Golden Quarter. Looking ahead, my focus is on building on our strong foundations, leveraging our market position, and continuing to deliver exceptional value for our customers.”
