B&M welcomes first customers as new Arnold store opens its doors

Arnold’s brand new B&M store opened its doors on Front Street this morning (21).

The discount retailer has taken possession of the former Wilko and has undergone a comprehensive internal and external refurbishment programme. The launch of the new store has created more than 35 jobs for local people.

Customers can find a wide variety of branded groceries at low prices including a range of food, drink and pet food.

There is also a fantastic selection of quality health and beauty products, homeware, electricals, DIY essentials, toys, games, gifts and plenty more to explore. 

Staff at the new store were asked to nominate a local charity they think truly deserves some VIP treatment for the work they do for the local community. They chose the team from Bags of Blessings who were invited to officially unveil the new B&M store.

Bags of Blessings are a local charity who distribute donated gifts to deprived young people in the Nottingham area. The donations include small toys, stationery and books which are then sorted into age groups, gift wrapped and are distributed to young people aged 0-16 via food banks, homeless and refugee charities or organisations that support disadvantaged children.

Through the support of donations and volunteers, Bags of Blessings have grown from creating toy sacks for Christmas in 2018 to now creating Easter packs, summer holiday packs and hygiene packs throughout the year.

The charity will also receive £250 worth of B&M vouchers, which will go towards helping the charity to continue doing the great work they do.  

In addition to the charity, Front Street store was also delighted to welcome the Mayor of Gedling Councillor Julie Najuk and Deputy Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor Michael Payne to attend and assist the charity with the opening the store.

The new store manager, said: “It was really exciting to welcome customers through the doors; the feedback so far has been fantastic.”

“A big thank you to the team at Bags of Blessings, Julie Najuk Michael Payne and who helped us open the store.

“We hope that our donation to the charity can help them to continue to do the great work they do.”