One of the UK's most popular discount retailers has announced it will be opening a brand new store in the North East next month - here's where.
B&M is set to open its newest store in Stockton-on-Tees in the former M&S site on Wellington Square Shopping Precinct on September 14.
The retailer took over the 14,542sqft premises and has said they will complete a "comprehensive internal and external refurbishment programme ahead of opening.
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Doors will officially open at 8am in just 3 weeks' time, with 27 jobs being created for local people in the process.
Customers are said to expect a "wide variety of branded groceries" as well as health and beauty products, homeware, electricals, DIY essentials, toys, games and gifts.
A spokesperson from B&M said: "We’re feeling extremely positive about the creation of more jobs for local people, and we hope customers are going to be delighted with their new store."
"We are all really excited to get the doors open and welcome our new customers through the door."
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The B&M branch was formerly located in the Castlegate Centre before it moved out in 2022. Since then, shoppers have been speculating about a possible relocation for the retailer.
B&M will now occupy the former M&S site that has been vacant since 2018, and officially open its second store in the town which is currently located on Portrack Lane.
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