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Reuters

15 Jul 2026, 06:24 UTC · 2h ago

Retailer B&M's quarterly sales gain as France offsets UK weakness

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B&M experienced a decline in like-for-like sales at its core UK business. — Negative growth in the primary domestic market signals weakening consumer demand or loss of market share in the core revenue driver.
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B&M saw strong growth in its French operations and a recovery at Heron Foods. — Diversification into France and the rebound of the food unit provide a critical hedge against UK headwinds.
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B&M reported a 2% increase in first-quarter group revenue. — Modest top-line growth suggests stability, though it is marginal and driven by non-core segments.
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