SHOPPERS have gone wild for B&M’s incredible 50 per cent closing down sale – as a beloved store pulls down the shutters for good.
Bargain hunters were thrilled to stumble upon massive savings at the discount store in Oldham, Greater Manchester.
Fans of the B&M site, found in Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre, were sad to hear it would be leaving – but eager to nab their favourite stock slashed in price.
All products scanned at half price – and impressed customers praised the amount of stock on offer.
The handy tip was shared by the shopping centre’s Facebook page.
Savvy money savers hailed the incredible deals.
“Worth a trip tomorrow there was lots of stock yesterday,” penned one impressed shopper.
Another vowed: “I’ll be there.”
“Go tomorrow,” someone else previously begged their pal.
Customers will have to hurry – as the store is being shuttered today.
But, it’s not all bad news for fans, a B&M spokesperson confirmed their store is leaving to make way for an ever bigger one.
The new site will be opening on Wednesday June 26, meaning shoppers won’t have to wait long to get their B&M fix.
A notice on the B&M website reads: “Your B&M Oldham – Spindles Shopping Centre store is moving from its current location at Units 51-52, Spindles Shopping Centre, to its new home at Units 9-10, Spindles Shopping Centre (former Debenhams).
“We apologise for any inconvenience caused while we bring you a bigger and better B&M store.”
It comes as the discount retailer announced in January it would be opening 17 new sites in 2024.
The industry giant currently has around 700 stores but has a long-term target of 950 sites.
Back in May 2023, B&M announced plans to open 30 new stores in the UK over the past year, including some relocations of older sites.
However, the retailer is taking things a step further this year with several former Wilko stores in its hands to play with.
B&M bought up 51 Wiko sites in a £13million deal in September 2023 when the beloved retailer fell into administration.
To open some new sites B&M has had to restructure its portfolio and this has meant some stores have closed.
The retailer has closed ten of its stores since February 2023.
Saving money at B&M
WHILE a closing-down sale offers big discounts on already bargain prices, there are still ways to save at B&M stores
The B&M barcode scanner app allows you to discover discounted items before the staff has even reduced them.
The scanner is located on the B&M Stores mobile app, which can be downloaded for free on your smartphone.
Shoppers can download it on the App Store or Google Play.
Once you’ve got the app, click on the “scan” button at the bottom of your homepage.
This will then bring up the camera on your smartphone, which you’ll need to use to scan barcodes.
When you’ve found a product you want to scan, simply point your smartphone camera toward its barcode.
The app will then automatically bring up the item’s price – this is when you’ll know if it is reduced or not.
Bargain hunters say some items come up as £1, 50p or even 10p through the app.
Shoppers should also keep an eye out for products with a white reduction sticker on.
This means they will have a certain amount slashed off the price shown on the label.
Shop for products at the end of the season.
Get friendly with staff too.
They’ll be able to tell you when the sales will hit, or if there are bargains out the back – so you get the best bits.