B&M has opened its brand-new Northumberland store to create a "bigger and better" shopping experience for customers.
The discount retailer has relocated into the former 25,500sqft Buzz Bingo Hall. Manor Walks Shopping and Leisure said the store will bring a welcome boost to the local economy. The unit has been vacant since the bingo hall closed permanently in 2020.
The team at Advance Northumberland, as landlords, have worked closely with the retailer to secure this positive opening and heavily assisted throughout process in terms of liaising with local authority planners, and highways teams.
Customers can expect a diverse range of branded groceries, health and beauty products, homeware, electricals, DIY essentials, toys, gifts and much more. The store will also boast a 3,813spft. outdoor garden centre selling hundreds of plant varieties and gardening essentials to choose from.
The store manager at B&M Cramlingon, said: “We wanted a bigger and better store for our customers, giving them even more big, branded products. We hope customers are going to be delighted with their new store, we’re really excited to get the doors open very soon.”
Jeff Reid, Chair of Advance Northumberland said: "It's great to see businesses expanding and creating new jobs in the local area. The investment demonstrates business confidence in Manor Walks, which has had its challenges over recent years, and it's positive that we're giving the old bingo hall a new lease of life."
Lee Farrier, Head of Commercial and Workspace at Advance Northumberland, said: " B&M is one of our most popular retailers, and this additional new letting demonstrates how popular Manor Walks and the adjoining Westmorland Retail Park are and it's positive that businesses want to trade here. This new store is a major boost for our loyal customers and will enhance the current provision retail experience on site. Manor Walks has long been a valued destination for our local customers and Advance Northumberland as the landlord is excited to reaffirm its presence as a thriving retail hub for the area."
