READING is getting a brand new discount store in Calcot.
From Friday, July 1, shoppers will be able to pick up a range of fresh foods, homeware, toys, health and beauty goods from the B&M store in the Calcot Retail Centre on Bath Road.
John Grouse, store manager, said: “The team pulled together really well, so I’m pleased with the team we’ve managed to recruit.
“It’s been three months of putting it all together but we’ve got some really good people here.
“And I think this side of Reading definitely needed something, especially for those further out in Thatcham or Newbury.”
When the store opens its doors to the public, it will also be supporting local charities.
New colleagues were asked to nominate a charity to unveil the new store.
Colleagues chose the West Berkshire Food Bank, which has supplied food and supplies to those in crisis in Berkshire since 2004.
Representatives of the charity have been invited to officially open the store, but will also receive a donation of £250’s worth of vouchers to redeem at the store to help with their work.
“We’re just starting a relationship, really, and going forward we can build that relationship,
“And we’re so looking forward to working with him in the future.
“It’s very worthwhile cause, especially in the current climate, it’s something which is needed, especially if we can help by giving a little bit back.”
