All Matalan articles – Page 14
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Opinion
Matalan upgrades warehouse system in e-commerce drive
Matalan is pushing its expansion into e-commerce by upgrading its warehouse management system.
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NewsIn Focus: Matalan
The pending departure of Alistair McGeorge puts the spotlight on a pioneer of value retailing in the UK. Retail Week Knowledge Bank’s recently updated profile addresses whether Matalan, celebrating its silver jubilee, has reached maturity.
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AnalysisAlistair McGeorge
While his decision to step down is a surprise, the enigmatic Matalan chief has undoubtedly made his mark at the value retail giant.
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NewsIn Focus: Grabal Alok (UK)
Grabal Alok (UK) might not mean much to many UK market-watchers, but it is the resting place of two value clothing format pioneers - QS and Bewise - with other names from retail history thrown in for good measure.
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NewsMatalan chief executive Alistair McGeorge to stand down
Matalan chief executive Alistair McGeorge is to stand down and other boardroom changes are expected at the value retail giant.
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AnalysisThe Asda family tree
In the past 20 years, Asda has proved to be a finishing school for many of the retail industry’s highest flyers. Here Retail Week maps the connections, and the faces, that go to make up the family tree
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AnalysisIain McGeoch
True to form, M&Co’s chairman and managing director is remaining tight-lipped on the value retailer’s recession-busting success
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NewsPrimark poaches Matalan buying chief
Primark has hired former Matalan buying director John Lyttle as its chief operating officer.
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NewsPrimark poaches Matalan’s John Lyttle for COO role
Primark has poached John Lyttle from rival Matalan to the role of chief operating officer.
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NewsMatalan posts 3% rise in like-for-like sales
Matalan said like-for-like sales were up 3% for the 13 weeks to May 29 and it is cautiously optimistic about the rest of the year.
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NewsMatalan reaps rewards of investment
Value fashion and homewares retailer Matalan has reported a 30% increase in profits, driven by investment in products, stores and people.
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GalleryMaking the most of what you've got
Innovation in store design may have slowed down but it is not at a standstill and, for some, new stores and formats are still being made a reality.
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NewsMatalan sales and profits climb
Value fashion and homewares retailer Matalan has posted a 30% increase in annual profits.
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NewsMore Asda acquisitions likely, say analysts
Asda’s acquisition of Netto increases the likelihood that the Walmart-owned grocer will stage a takeover of a non-food retailer, analysts believe.
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NewsRetailers to battle for premium market share
The premium end of the market is set to take over from value as the biggest battle ground for market share, according to market analyst Verdict.
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AnalysisFive big questions for Asda’s new boss
Asda is finding trading tough but has big ambitions. As Andy Bond prepares to take a back seat, Jennifer Creevy looks at the big issues his successor will need to tackle to get the grocer back on track
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NewsTory plans ‘do not include an increase in VAT’
The Conservative Party has insisted that it would not need to increase VAT in order to cut the deficit if it forms the next Government as Prime Minister Gordon Brown is today expected to confirm that the next general election will be held on May 6.
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NewsMatalan completes £525m refinancing
Value fashion retailer Matalan has refinanced by raising £525m of debt.
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NewsMatalan founder to pay himself £250m dividend
Matalan founder John Hargreaves is set to pay himself a £250m dividend as part of refinancing plans at the value chain.