B&M staff are to receive an extra week's wages as recognition for their efforts over Christmas during the "exceptional challenges" of the coronavirus pandemic.
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has welcomed the move by the discount big brand retailer to reward its 30,000 workers.
B&M has three stores in Chester and one in Ellesmere Port.
The union is also calling for retail staff to be bumped up the queue when it comes to the Covid-19 vaccine due to the risks they face doing their job.
Dave Gill, Usdaw National Officer, said: “It’s been a tough time for retail staff, so we are pleased to have secured this bonus for our members in B&M.