Dozens of jobs confirmed for new B&M Chelmsley Wood store as budget giant opens in former Wilko
There isn't long to go until the bargain store opens its latest West Midlands store - and there are dozens of jobs going
by Naomi DeSouza, https://www.facebook.com/naomicovlive · Birmingham LiveBudget retailer B&M is opening a new store in Chelmsley Wood, and there are dozens of jobs up for grabs. The retail heavyweight will open at Chelmsley Wood shopping centre this month.
The launch of the new store will create more than 45 jobs for local people, an "extremely positive" step for local employment said B&M chiefs. The new store will replace a former Wilko store, which closed earlier this year after the chain collapsed. The old unit has undergone a complete re-fit ready to open as B&M later this month.
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It will be the fourth B&M store in the area, with the latest opening in Solihull Retail Park back in 2022.
B&M confirmed the Chelmsley Wood branch would open at 8am on January 25. Giving an insight into what is to come, a B&M spokesperson said: "The launch of the new store will create more than 45 jobs for local people.
"The discount retailer has taken possession of a previous Wilko store which provides a space of 22,671sqft. which will undergo a comprehensive internal and external refurbishment programme before officially opening its doors at 8am on Thursday January 25.
"Customers can expect to find a wide variety of branded groceries for the best possible price including a range of food, drink, and pet food. There will also be a fantastic selection of quality health and beauty products, homeware, electricals, DIY essentials, toys, games, gifts, and plenty more to explore."
The spokesperson added: “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.”
Solihull already has B&M stores in Solihull Retail Park, Stratford Road and Sheldon. You can find details of latest vacancies on the B&M careers website.
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