Matalan

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.

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Matalan drafts in ex-N Brown retail boss for new exec role
2025-03-07T14:53:00+00:00By Chloe Mills
Fashion and homeware retailer Matalan has announced the appointment of a new chief product, brand and commercial officer.
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Powering retailer and brand discovery in 2025
2025-02-27T07:00:00Promotional research for Bloomreach Engagement
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Asda appoints Jo Whitfield to non-executive board
2025-02-06T10:18:00+00:00By Hugh Radojev
Asda has appointed former Co-Op food boss Jo Whitfield to its non-executive board, with a particular focus on growing the retailer’s Express convenience business.

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The Entertainer launches heartfelt ad in biggest ever Christmas campaign

2024-11-27T15:00:00+00:00By Ellis Hawthorne

The Entertainer has kicked off its “biggest ever” Christmas advertising campaign with a new ad that highlights the “deep love children develop for their ‘most favourite’ toy”.

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Matalan bolsters top team with new hires after Whitfield exit

2024-11-12T12:35:00+00:00By Chloe Mills

Fashion retailer Matalan has bolstered its top team with two new senior hires as it continues on a strategic turnaround following the shock departure of chief executive Jo Whitfield last month.

Matalan CEO Jo Whitfield has made a shock departure
2024-10-07T10:52:00+01:00By Chloe Mills
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Price, value and competition: The factors determining this year’s back-to-school winners and losers
2024-08-13T15:35:00+01:00By Chloe Mills
Matalan has bolstered its brand portfolio with new third-party additions
2024-07-22T11:11:00+01:00By Chloe Mills

Retail cabinet: What would government look like if retailers ran the country?
2024-07-03T15:47:00+01:00By Ellis Hawthorne, Hugh Radojev and George MacDonald
Matalan profits up as focus on full-price sales reaps rewards
2024-06-25T14:09:00+01:00By Chloe Mills
Matalan adds 17 new brands and gets more inclusive on sizes
2024-04-16T14:08:00+01:00By Ritika Bhoora
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2024-04-04T05:00:00+01:00By Lisa Byfield-Green

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