B&M Retail, one of the UK’s fastest-growing variety retailers, has entered into a major new contract logistics partnership with Iron Mountain, a global leader in information management services, including warehousing and logistics solutions.
B&M Retail has over 760 stores, 35,000 employees, and more than 4 million weekly customers. As part of the new 10-year agreement, Iron Mountain will manage the picking of cases at its state-of-the-art Rugby 3 facility, which will serve as a central hub for the partnership. Iron Mountain’s Rugby campus is a net-zero carbon construction with BREEAM “Excellent” and EPC A+ ratings.
Operations are expected to start in early 2026 – marking a new chapter for both organisations, demonstrating Iron Mountain’s continued commitment to supporting the evolving needs of the UK retail sector, and setting a new benchmark for excellence in warehousing and logistics.
The partnership with B&M follows a period of significant growth for Iron Mountain’s warehousing and logistics business, with plans to increase the division’s workforce in the UK and Ireland from nearly 200 employees today to more than 600 in the next 12 months. To support this growth, Iron Mountain is also expanding its presence at Symmetry Park Rugby with the signing of a new lease at Unit 5, providing an additional 400,000 square feet of capacity.
Sharon Hammond, Head of Warehouse and Transport at B&M, said:
“This is a very exciting opportunity for both companies. Iron Mountain is providing an impressive, modern facility with the ability to meet demand and deliver capacity for B&M’s growing UK store network over the forthcoming years.”
Maria Torrent March, Managing Director of Warehousing & Logistics for Europe, Iron Mountain, added:
“We are focused on building more agile warehousing and logistics services to support customers as they navigate today’s ever-changing supply chain environment. We are proud of the trust and confidence B&M has placed in us with this new 10-year agreement. This partnership directly addresses B&M’s capacity needs, and we are committed to delivering a seamless integration into their network. We look forward to supporting B&M’s growth for years to come.”
Iron Mountain’s global portfolio of services includes innovative, scalable warehousing and logistics solutions that support the growth and efficiency of leading retailers. The company currently maintains 9 dedicated warehousing and fulfilment facilities in the UK and Ireland.
