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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.
Jun 28, 2021 · The billionaire brothers who own budget chain B&M say keeping things “simple” is the secret to their £2.5billion net worth. When Simon and Bobby Arora snapped up the discounter in 2004, the...
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.
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 - which was originally called Billington & Mayman after its founders Malcolm Billington and Brian Mayman - opened its first store in Blackpool in 1978, before expanding throughout the UK.
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.
Sep 12, 2023 · It was formed in 1978 by Malcolm Billington and Brian Mayman with the company originally known by the names of its founders – Billington and Mayman.
