Shoppers have told how they keep getting a static shock from B&M trolleys, it is reported.
One woman has claimed that she will start using baskets while another said she would not allow her kids to get in the trollies.
Many people will have felt the occasional shock from a build up of static electricity when touching a shopping trolley.
But now it is being claimed by some shoppers that it is happening on a regular basis at B&M shops - with a Sheffield store being pinpointed by social media users.
And the type of flooring is being put forward as a potential reason for this.
Static electricity is not normally serious or anything to worry about - even though it is not pleasant - and a shock happens when somebody touches a conductive material such as metal or another person.
It is simply a build-up of an electrical charge on a surface.
Carol Alisson, 62, reportedly said that she noticed the static electricity at a B&M store in Sheffield.
“It’s not a pleasant shopping experience,” she said, reported The Sun.
And others also wrote on Facebook about feeling the static at the shop.
“This happens to me ever since they opened,” said one person, and another stated: “I was there yesterday and it was happening all round the store.”
Ms Allison has previously spoken about static electricity at B&M stores.
Last year she wrote: “Went in B&M 10 days ago, noticed everything I touched metal-wise got an electric shock.
"Thought it was me today, a lady at the side of me did the same when she touched her trolley so mentioned it to the checkout apparently.
"It’s something to do with the floor and there’s nothing they can do about it! So just to warn people if you’re getting shocks when visiting the store that’s why!”
Elsewhere, Judy Hanson told of getting a “belter” of a shock at a store in Driffield, East Yorkshire.
She, reported The Sun, said: “I mentioned it at the checkout and the assistant said it happens loads of times. I’m going to use a basket from now on.”
And Gina Weaver said: “I refuse to let my two children get in a trolley as they were getting shocked.”
The Mirror has contacted B&M for a comment.
