TOP NEWS: B&M expands logistics capacity in drive for store openings

(Alliance News) - B&M European Value Retail SA on Tuesday reported revenue growth across the ...

Alliance News 16 July, 2024 | 9:22AM
Email Form Facebook Twitter LinkedIn RSS

(Alliance News) - B&M European Value Retail SA on Tuesday reported revenue growth across the business as the company presses on with store openings.

The Luxembourg-based discount retailer said in the three months that ended on June 29, the first quarter of its financial year, revenue was GBP1.35 billion, which is up 2.0% from GBP1.32 billion a year previous. B&M said annual growth was 2.4% at constant currency.

B&M grew revenue, at constant foreign exchange rates, from its French operations by 7.5% to GBP126 million, while the UK business increased 1.5% to GBP1.08 billion. The Heron Foods brand saw 2.7% revenue growth to GBP139 million.

In the UK, like-for-like sales, which removes the impact of shopping at newly opened stores, were down 3.5% when excluding the negative 1.6% Easter timing impact.

The company attributed this to strong comparative of 9.2% growth in the first quarter of last year and unseasonal cold and wet weather in the UK in April and May that affected shopping habits.

A total of 19 new stores were opened during the quarter, all of which are "performing ahead of expectations".

B&M said it is on track to reach its target of 45 gross new openings in the year.

Chief Executive Officer Alex Russo said: "The growth fundamentals of our business are strong, with a highly disciplined approach on pricing, product and high operational standards...Ahead of Q2, we have launched our Everyday Value range with more than 500 new lines in core categories across home, electrical and pet in the UK and France. As we transition towards Autumn/Winter in the months ahead, our relentless focus on 'everyday low price' and 'everyday low cost' will ensure we continue to serve our customers well."

To support volume growth, B&M has strengthened its logistics capacity with improved network configuration in the UK and the ongoing development of extra capacity to accommodate its growing French operations.

B&M shares were up 3.7% to 463.20 pence each in London on Tuesday morning.

By Elijah Dale, Alliance News reporter

Comments and questions to newsroom@alliancenews.com

Copyright 2024 Alliance News Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Email Form Facebook Twitter LinkedIn RSS

Securities Mentioned in Article

Security Name Price Change (%) Morningstar
Rating
B&M European Value Retail SA 466.00 GBX 4.34 -

About Author

Alliance News

Alliance News provides Morningstar with continuously updating coverage of news affecting listed companies.

© Copyright 2024 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved.

Terms of Use        Privacy Policy        Modern Slavery Statement        Cookie Settings        Disclosures