Private company

Bells Stores

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Former chain of convenience stores in North East England

Bells Stores Ltd was a chain of 54 convenience shops in North East England. It was owned and run by the Bell family until February 2004, when it was acquired by Sainsbury's, the UK's second largest supermarket chain.2 It is headquartered in Holborn.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Bells Stores Ltd was a chain of 54 convenience shops in North East England. It was owned and run by the Bell family until February 2004, when it was acquired by Sainsbury's, the UK's second largest supermarket chain.2