B&M Annual Profit Falls 26 Percent Amid Rising Costs
B&M reported a 26 percent drop in annual profit to 459 million pounds. The retailer warned of rising costs and a slow start to its seasonal garden sales.
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B&M reported a 26% drop in annual adjusted core profit to £459 million for the fiscal year ended March 28. This performance follows flat like-for-like sales in the United Kingdom and significant price reductions across its retail categories. The results highlight the vulnerability of discount retail margins to supply chain disruptions and volatile seasonal demand.
