B&M Home Store with Garden Centre — Attraction in London

Be aware the car park states for B&M customers but VERY small print comes with a time restriction so not for a leisurely browse. Recieved a ticket as I stayed 9 minutes longer than allowed, which I appealed and the parking company cancelled ticket so I will return but set myself a reminder on phone and not leisurely have a browse (probably save myself a hundred quid in process lol)... Discount stores are literally littering the high streets and retail works these days but B&M is one of my favourites for Price vs. Quality. Well worth a look!

I went in the hope of finding their currently promoted garden string chairs in stock, amongst other products that caught my eye online. Good size store with alot of great bargains to be had, but unfortunately I didnt find 5/10 items I went to purchase 😔. Since online ordering isn't possible and they were all larger items, I expected the larger branch to have plenty of stock🤔. I felt dissapointed having looked online before visiting...

The store itself was full of bargains especially regarding food and confectionery. Bought a lovely rug and lampshade for daughter's room that are good quality👌.

The garden centre was well stocked in terms of plants. I left with two VERY cheap palm trees at £7.49e, 3 rubber plants at approx £5e and a beautiful lavender filled barrel at just £4.99. In consideration of current weather I would suggest they water certain plants more, especially further towards the back of garden.This would provide much needed TLC for the very dehydrated flowers on offer back there. Having said that it was clear on arrival that plants had been watered very recently in certain areas (mainly close to the entrance) so it could very well just be current weather dried them out quickly and staff hadn't got to that section...

"I recently visited the B&M store in Ilford and was impressed by the vast range of products and great prices! This discount retailer offers a treasure trove of bargains, from homeware and furniture to electrical goods and gardening supplies.

Highlights include:

Affordable prices on branded items Friendly and helpful staff Well-organized store layout Regular stock updates with new items

I was able to find some fantastic deals on household essentials and gifts. The store was clean and tidy, with easy access to all areas.

Tips:

Get there early for the best selection Check the prices and compare with other stores Don't miss the clearance section for extra bargains Use the car park or nearby public transportation

Areas for improvement:

Queues can be long during peak shopping times Some items may be limited in stock

Overall, B&M Ilford is a great destination for bargain hunters and those looking for affordable products. I'll definitely be back!" [16/09, 04:38] Meta AI: Here's a review for B&M Ilford:

4.5/5 Stars

"I recently visited the B&M store in Ilford and was impressed by the vast range of products and great prices! This discount retailer offers a treasure trove of bargains, from homeware and furniture to electrical goods and gardening supplies.

Highlights include:

Affordable prices on branded items Friendly and helpful staff Well-organized store layout Regular stock updates with new items

I was able to find some fantastic deals on household essentials and gifts. The store was clean and tidy, with easy access to all areas.

Tips:

Get there early for the best selection Check the prices and compare with...

I was served on the till by the one of the rudest and most awful women I have encountered in a long while (I heard her name was Sharon but she was not wearing a name tag). I asked to exchange a large 4 wick £12 candle that I had previously bought as it was defective (when I had arrived home it only had 1 visible wick). This lady aggressively stated “You’ve used this”. How could I have possibly have used a candle with 1 only wick in the space of 4 without disturbing the wax?! The candle was in good condition and the wax was still full and completely untouched. If anything I would expect some understanding/ a slight apology for this defective product. After much debate she finally agreed to exchange it and then proceeding to charge me again for a new item. After many minutes of me trying to explain that mathematically that didn’t work, and her looking at me like I was some sort of thief, she reluctantly corrected the error, serving judgmental looks to surrounding customers. At this point it was about principle for me. Do not accuse someone of stealing when they are an honest person and if you make an error then correct it graciously. I’d worked a long night shift in the hospital preceding this encounter- this is not the treatment anyone deserves. This lady needs some serious help with basic human interaction. I won’t be returning to B&M- if I could give it zero stars for customer service then I would. An honest, paying customer shouldn’t be made to feel like a thief. I’ll take my hard-earned...