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The business was founded by Malcolm Billington and Brian Mayman: the first store opened in Cleveleys, England, in 1978. It was originally named Billington & Mayman, based on the founders' names, but was soon shortened to "B&M". The company was the subject of a management buyout, financed by Phildrew Investments, in October 1996.
Oct 18, 2017 · It was initially known as Billington & Mayman - a name which derived from the man behind the business, Malcolm Billington - but was shortened to B&M, short for Bargain Madness. The first store...
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May 13, 2022 · B&M was founded back in 1978 and its then-name, Billington & Mayman, was formed from the name of its owner, Malcolm Billington. It was soon shortened to B&M, meaning Bargain Madness. READ MORE: Blackpool beaches win national awards for cleanliness and water quality.
Sep 5, 2023 · B&M has agreed to buy up to 51 of Wilko's 400 shops in a deal worth £13m. The web page does not mention Malcolm Billington, the co-founder of B&M, or his role in the expansion of the discount chain.
When the company was founded back in 1978, it was originally called Billington & Mayman, named after its founders, Malcolm Billington and Brian Mayman.
Oct 2, 2020 · Multinational retailer B&M started out as a single discount store, opening in the 1970s in Lancashire. It was founded by Malcolm Billington as Billington & Mayman, launching in Blackpool in 1978. Mr Billington remained a company director until 1996, with the business seeing steady expansion.
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Jun 28, 2021 · Its low prices see some four million customers walk through its doors a week, according to its website - a far cry from when the chain was founded as a single store in Blackpool, Lancashire, by...