B&M stock enters contest for selected Poundland stores

B&M European Value Retail is interested in acquiring a small number of Poundland stores if the troubled retailer is broken up, City AM reported on Monday, October 19, 2026. The report said B&M is among several retail groups seeking selected locations while Poundland's owner, Gordon Brothers, pursues a sale of the wider business. City AM said sources described B&M's interest as covering a small number of sites rather than the whole company.

Retailers compete for locations

B&M would face competition from Lidl for the best-placed Poundland stores, according to the report. The Range and Poundstretcher were also identified as interested parties, while Aldi and Home Bargains were reported to have explored the process without submitting formal bids.

The situation depends on whether Gordon Brothers can secure a buyer for Poundland as a whole. If that does not happen, individual stores could be allocated among established retail operators. City AM reported that Poundland management preferred an offer from Martin Property Group, while three restructuring experts had joined the company's board to review bids.

For B&M, selected Poundland locations could offer an opportunity to expand its store network, but the report did not disclose the number of sites sought or the terms of any potential acquisition. B&M declined to comment, leaving the interest at an early stage rather than a completed transaction.

B&M's retail position

B&M European Value Retail is a London-listed discount retailer. Its reported interest centers on Poundland stores in the UK and would add locations rather than represent a bid for the entire rival. In the competition for selected sites, B&M is positioned alongside Lidl, The Range and Poundstretcher, with each retailer seeking locations that fit its own store network.

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