Matalan
This coverage explores Matalan’s strategy and performance in the UK retail sector, focusing on store operations, financial results, leadership decisions, and brand positioning. Reporting highlights how Matalan responds to market challenges and customer trends, offering insights for retail executives, managers, and professionals monitoring value-focused and family-oriented retail.
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Apr- 2025 -22 AprilHigh Street
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 and Napier Park. The retailer stated that the funding will be used to accelerate investment to support Matalan’s multi-year business transformation plan and the delivery of its strategy. This will…
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Mar- 2025 -10 MarchNews-In-Brief
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 Modello Capital, remaining in the race. The retailer, which has seen its Travel business outperform high street outlets, confirmed in January it was exploring strategic options, including a potential sale.…
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10 MarchClothing & Shoes
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 officer. Welsh brings 30 years of retail experience and has been N-Brown’s CEO for five years. During her tenure she was credited for transforming the group’s traditional catalogue offer to…
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Feb- 2025 -26 FebruaryHigh Street
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 the FTSE Women Leaders Review report for 2025, women now occupy nearly 43% – or a total of 1,275 – of roles on company boards in the UK. A number…
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6 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
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 state-owned Post Office reviews its directly managed network. Post Office chairman Nigel Railton informed MPs that Tesco expressed interest in acquiring the loss-making branches, part of a broader strategic review…
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6 FebruaryPeople Moves
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 last year, she led Matalan’s business turnaround strategy and a refocus on value. Whitfield, who has previously spent eight years with Asda and its clothing brand George from 2008, had…
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Jan- 2025 -28 JanuaryShopping Centres
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 for Beds will open a 8,000 sq ft store. Dedicated to “Sleep Wellness”, the new store will showcase the retailer’s extensive range of beds, furniture, and bedding. Meanwhile Costa is…
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Oct- 2024 -8 OctoberNews
Matalan CEO steps down
Matalan, the omnichannel retailer for families, has announced that Jo Whitfield, chief executive officer, has decided to step down from the business to pursue a portfolio career. Under her leadership, the brand has made “significant” progress, rebuilding the top team and re-establishing its value credentials. Karl-Heinz Holland, chair of the…
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Jul- 2024 -23 JulyClothing & Shoes
Matalan adds over 25 new brands to online offering
Matalan has added over 25 new third-party brands as part of its efforts to improve the choice quality products on offer. Over the next few months, customers will see a host of new brands available on the Matalan website across all core categories. This includes womenswear options from fashion-forward brands…
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Apr- 2024 -17 AprilHigh Street
Matalan welcomes 17 new third-party brands
Matalan has expanded its range by launching 17 new third-party brands within womenswear, menswear, kidswear, homeware and gifting, as well as extending the range of sizes available across hundreds of lines. Among the new brands are Mountain Warehouse, Regatta, BRITBAG Luggage, Threadbare, Brave Soul and ToeZone. In addition, with the…
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