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B&M European Retail Value S.A. (also known as B&M Bargains and the larger B&M Homestore) was formed in 1978 and is now one of the leading variety retailers in the United Kingdom, employing over 20,000 staff.〔 It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. ==History== The business was founded by Malcolm Billington as Billington & Mayman and the first store opened in Blackpool, United Kingdom in 1978 and was acquired by Simon and Bobby Arora from ''Phildrew Investments'' in December 2004.〔 The business saw significant growth starting in 2006, by acquiring the GlynWebb chain of Do It Yourself (DIY) stores, and converting them into the B&M Homestore format. The company also acquired a number of former Kwik Save, Woolworths and Au-Naturale stores. The business moved into a new office and modern 620,000sq ft distribution centre based in Speke, Liverpool in 2010 and new operations, logistics and finance directors joined the business in 2011.〔 In May 2011, B&M also purchased a number of Focus DIY stores. In 2012, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice , one of the world’s leading private equity funds acquired a significant stake in B&M and Sir Sir Terry Leahy and Vindi Banga joined the Board of Directors.〔 Early in 2014 the business acquired a majority stake in German discount retailer JA Woll and opened a new 500,000 sq ft distribution centre in Speke, Liverpool.〔 In June 2014, the business was the subject of an initial public offering. In July 2015, the business opened its 450th store.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「B & M」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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