B&M to open Rayleigh store in former Poundland

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 17:11 · Archive

B&M will open a new store in Rayleigh town centre on 5 December in the former Poundland premises on Eastwood Road. The discount retailer will sell branded food, homeware, toys, DIY products, garden supplies and household essentials.

Poundland had occupied the site since November 2021 but closed in May after failing to secure new lease terms. The nearest existing B&M to Rayleigh is currently at Airport Retail Park in Rochford.

B&M, described as one of the UK's fastest-growing variety retailers, has submitted plans for multiple internally illuminated signs at the building, including a 'Welcome to B&M' sign at the entrance and its signature logo on the side tower.

How it is being reported

• The big name brands opening soon in south EssexNew Aldi, Tesco Express and B&M shops are opening across south Essex, with Aldi on November 12 and B&M on December 5; Joe & The Juice is planned.Echo (Basildon) · 5 Nov, 16:33
• Exact date Essex's newest B&M shop will open in old Poundland in Rayleigh town centreThe shop is one of the UK's fastest-growing variety retailers and sells "big brands at sensational prices"EssexLive · 4 Nov, 17:00

In this story: B&M · Poundland · Rayleigh · Rochford

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