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.
Retailers are constantly looking for ways to grow, innovate, and thrive at a time when increasing competition, geopolitical tensions, and low consumer confidence have taken hold.
Matalan has strengthened its product leadership team with two new hires as it pushes forward with its transformation journey.
Marks & Spencer has once again topped the ranking of how likely shoppers are to consider a fashion brand, though sportswear specialists tend to do better among Gen Z, Retail Week can reveal.
Matalan has secured a commitment for a further £25m in additional funding from its core investor group to help power its ongoing turnaround.
Quiz administrators have deepened the brand’s clearance Sale across its store estate as the search for a buyer continues, Retail Week can reveal.
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