Group revenue up for B&M but 'unseasonal weather' hits UK like-for-like sales

Discount retailer B&M has seen group revenues rise by 2.4%, driven by volume and a disciplined store opening programme across the three businesses.

In a trading update for the first quarter of its current financial year – the 13-week period from March 31 to June 29 – the company said total group revenue stood at £1.35 billion.