Work is moving at pace on B&Q’s new Carmarthen store at Parc Pensarn, with the DIY giant confirming it will open its doors before the end of the month. Fresh images taken this week show contractors putting the finishing touches to the former Poundstretcher and Laura Ashley unit, which has been undergoing a major refit ahead of the retailer’s move from its long‑standing base off the A40.
The existing B&Q at the Old Towy Sawmills site will close for the final time at 8pm on Thursday 26 February, with the new store opening the following morning at 9am. The relocation follows the expiry of the company’s lease at Glanyrafon Road in 2026, bringing nearly forty years at the Sawmills location to an end.
The new 26,872 sq ft store promises an upgraded shopping experience, including an in‑store timber cutting service, the Lick paint range, and an expanded selection of workwear and footwear. More than 10,000 products will be available in store, with a further 22,500 items offered through next‑day Click + Collect.
Opening day will feature offers, prizes and live music, with the first 50 customers between 9am and 9.30am receiving a “lucky dip” gift card worth between £15 and £100. The first 100 shoppers to make a purchase will also receive a free garden plant, subject to availability.
Staff have marked the upcoming move by volunteering at Carmarthen Food Bank, refreshing its outdoor space with painting, planting and general improvements as part of B&Q’s Community Days programme.
Will Francis, unit manager at B&Q Carmarthen, said the team was looking forward to welcoming customers to the new site. “We’re excited to be relocating our Carmarthen store to its new home at Parc Pensarn and proud to celebrate by partnering with Carmarthen Food Bank. The new B&Q Carmarthen–Pensarn store will offer an enhanced shopping experience, with expanded ranges and services all designed to help make it easier for our customers to improve their homes and make their lives better.”
Parc Pensarn has seen steady growth in recent years, with Halfords, Euro Car Parts, a gym and a café already established on the retail and industrial park. The future of the current B&Q building at the Sawmills Roundabout has not yet been confirmed.
Regular opening hours at the new store will be Monday to Saturday from 8am to 8pm, and Sunday from 10am to 4pm.
