B&M comes to Burgess Hill: variety retail chain confirms opening date for Mid Sussex shop

A spokesperson for B&M, which was founded in 1978 and incorporated in Luxembourg, confirmed to the Middy: “B&M will be opening a store in the Burgess Hill area scheduled for Tuesday 9th April 2024.”

The paper got in touch with B&M after excited residents starting sharing a rumour on social media that B&M was set to take over the former Wilko store in Market Place Shopping Centre.

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B&M has not confirmed the exact location of the shop yet but this article will be updated with more information when it comes through.

The shop chain’s website said: “From its first store in Blackpool, Lancashire, B&M has grown to over 700-plus stores and employs over 35,000-plus staff. B&M believes in selling top branded products at sensational prices. We attract over four million happy customers through our doors a week. B&M has stores throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.”

Burgess Hill Town Councillor Adam White said: “I am delighted that B&M are opening up in Burgess Hill, and choosing our town. The closing of Wilko was a big loss for shoppers and their very loyal staff as well as the local economy. B&M are giving a pleasing vote of confidence to the town. Local people need and want more choice and this is a positive start to the year that will support local traders many who are brilliant, hardworking independents who will welcome the support and extra footfall this big retailer will bring.”