Matalan

Matalan to open 10 stores annually amid £25m investment

Matalan has announced that it is set to invest over £25m in its UK store estate following the £25m of…

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Today’s news in brief-22/4/25

Marks & Spencer has apologised to customers after a technical glitch disrupted contactless payments and click-and-collect services over the Bank…

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Matalan secures £25m in funding for store and digital transformation

Matalan has announced that it has secured an additional £25m of funding from its anchor investors Invesco, Tresidor, Man Group…

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Today’s news in brief-10/3/25

WH Smith is nearing a decision on the sale of its high street business, with two bidders, Alteri Investors and…

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Matalan appoints former N-Brown executive as CCO

Matalan has announced the appointment of ex-N Brown chief executive Sarah Welsh as its new chief product, brand and commercial…

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M&S and John Lewis top list for highest female board representation

M&S and John Lewis are among several retailers who are leading the way for gender equality in boardrooms. According to…

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Today’s news in brief-6/2/25

Tesco is reportedly considering a takeover of over 100 Crown Post Office branches, potentially safeguarding them from closure as the…

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Asda recruits former Matalan CEO as non-exec director

Asda has announced the appointment of Jo Whitfield, the former CEO of Matalan, to the role of non-executive director.  Until…

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Merry Hill announces new leases for Costa Coffee and Bensons for Beds

Merry Hill has announced that Costa Coffee and Bensons for Beds are opening new sites at the shopping destination. Bensons…

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Matalan CEO steps down

Matalan, the omnichannel retailer for families, has announced that Jo Whitfield, chief executive officer, has decided to step down from…

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