B&M shares rise 4% on improved outlook and broker backing

  • B&M European Value Retail SA (LSE:BME) shares climbed 4% on Tuesday after RBC highlighted the discount retailer as one of its top picks in the sector, citing an expected turnaround in sales and potential shareholder returns. In a note following its European retail conference, RBC said B&M's like-for-like sales should start to recover from the first quarter, supported by improved weather, easier comparables, and better merchandising.