B&M is transforming its Worthington Way branch in Wigan into its first “store of the future,” with a relaunch scheduled for 28 August. The retailer says the store is being updated with new layouts, technology and in-store features as part of a wider trial of its next retail concept. The branch remains open during the transformation work.
Both outlets describe the Wigan site as B&M’s test location for future merchandising and operational ideas. Retail Gazette focuses on the specific transformation of the store’s space—describing it as a 24,449 sq ft branch—and highlights that the concept will be unveiled later this month ahead of the official relaunch date. Manchester Evening News similarly frames the Wigan store as a selected future concept store, emphasizing its role in testing new technology and merchandising approaches.
While both accounts agree on the store’s purpose and timing, they differ slightly in emphasis, with Retail Gazette giving more detail on the store size and relaunch mechanics, and Manchester Evening News outlining the broader range of “future” features being trialled.
