One more thing: B & M isn’t the only shop with a hidden name. Think about TK Maxx or IKEA—they’re all just initials of people or places. It’s like the retail world’s version of a handwritten note from the past. You just have to squint a bit to read it.
So, go ahead. Share this little fact with a friend next time you’re browsing the pound section. You’ll look clever, and they’ll smile. And isn’t that the best kind of bargain—the one that comes with a story?
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got a sudden urge to go buy a bag of those weird, squishy dinosaur toys that are only sold at B & M. I don’t know why, but I feel like I owe it to Mr. Billington.
