Matalan is a British homewares and fashion value retailer. Founded in 1985 by John Hargreaves, since 2023 it has been owned by a group of investors led by Invesco, Man GLG, Napier Park and Tresidor. Retail Week provides news, analysis, features and opinion about Matalan and the fashion sector.
Matalan has been on a road to recovery this year. It is planning a relaunched loyalty scheme and refreshed mobile app, announced former H&M UK boss Henrik Nordvall as its new chief executive, and has just completed a £25m investment in new stores and refurbishments.
Matalan has shared an update on the first phase of its store refurbishment programme as it makes progress on its business transformation.
Matalan has hired Beccy Davis as its new people and talent director, poaching her from an IT services firm.
Matalan has launched a Christmas campaign, which for the first time showcases its homewares collection.
As Matalan ends its year-long search for a new boss, Retail Week hears from executive chair Karl-Heinz Holland about why the retailer settled on Henrik Nordvall and takes a look at what will be top of his inbox when he starts in February
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