All Matalan articles
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NewsMatalan looks externally for new people and talent hire
Matalan has hired Beccy Davis as its new people and talent director, poaching her from an IT services firm.
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VideoMatalan unveils Christmas ad building on style and value credentials
Matalan has launched a Christmas campaign, which for the first time showcases its homewares collection.
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AnalysisWhatâs next for Matalan under its new CEO?
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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NewsMatalan names former H&M UK boss as new CEO
Matalan has appointed former H&M UK boss Henrik Nordvall as its new chief executive officer.
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AnalysisHow Matalan, Asda and Hugo Boss are harnessing the latest technology to streamline their businesses
Fashion and home retailer Matalan is in the midst of a turnaround as it is overhauling stores, digital channels and its people
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NewsMatalan to overhaul loyalty scheme and refresh mobile app
Matalan is set to relaunch its loyalty scheme and refresh its mobile app in the new year, as part of its ongoing business transformation, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsMatalan strengthens senior leadership team to boost turnaround
Matalan has unveiled a series of senior appointments across its product, brand and commercial teams to boost its turnaround efforts, Retail Week can reveal.
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Report StoreRetail 2026
45 retail leaders speak exclusively with Retail Week for its annual flagship report.
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AnalysisRetail 2026: leaders reveal AI investment priorities
Retailers across the board are backing AI technology as a core engine for growth, productivity and insight in 2026
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NewsMatalan improves profitability as turnaround gets underway
Matalan has improved underlying profitability but its executive chair has said thereâs âmore work to doâ as it accelerates its transformation.
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NewsMatalan to invest ÂŁ25m in new stores and refurbishments
Matalan is to invest more than ÂŁ25m in upgrading its store estate as part of its transformation strategy.
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NewsMatalan secures new funding to fuel âsustainableâ and âprofitableâ growth
Fashion and homewares retailer Matalan has secured a fresh multimillion-pound cash injection as it continues on business its transformation strategy.
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NewsMatalan drafts in ex-N Brown retail boss for new exec role
Fashion and homeware retailer Matalan has announced the appointment of a new chief product, brand and commercial officer.
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NewsAsda appoints Jo Whitfield to non-executive board
Asda has appointed former Co-Op food boss Jo Whitfield to its non-executive board, with a particular focus on growing the retailerâs Express convenience business.
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VideoThe Entertainer launches heartfelt ad in biggest ever Christmas campaign
The Entertainer has kicked off its âbiggest everâ Christmas advertising campaign with a new ad that highlights the âdeep love children develop for their âmost favouriteâ toyâ.
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NewsMatalan bolsters top team with new hires after Whitfield exit
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.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisMatalan (Strategy)
Just over 18 months after her appointment, Matalan CEO Jo Whitfield has stepped down from the business to âpursue a portfolio careerâ. The search for Whitfieldâs replacement is underway with Matalan chair Karl-Heinz Holland acting as executive chair in the meantime.
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NewsMatalan CEO Jo Whitfield has made a shock departure
The chief executive at value fashion giant Matalan has made a shock departure from the business.
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AnalysisHarnessing the power of content: The strategies setting Elemis, Boots and Nike apart from the competition
This deep dive is the third in our âConsumer 2025 â from acquisition to advocacyâ series.
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AnalysisPrice, value and competition: The factors determining this yearâs back-to-school winners and losers
As the majority of the back-to-school retail players lock prices across school uniforms and essentials again this year, Retail Week looks at the driving factors of the peak shopping period ahead of the return to school in August and September