All Matalan articles – Page 7
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NewsMatalan boss Blackhurst departs as owner's son takes reins
Matalan chief executive Darren Blackhurst has left the business and Jason Hargreaves, son of founder John Hargreaves, is taking over.
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Matalan director of merchandising Jonathon Fitzgerald set to depart
Matalan is on the hunt for a new director of merchandising after Jonathon Fitzgerald prepares to leave the retailer at the end of the summer.
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Sports Direct and Matalan among 50 parties circling Nicole Farhi
Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct and Matalan ’s founding family the Hargreaves are among 50 interested parties eyeing collapsed fashion brand Nicole Farhi.
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Matalan reveals 10% jump in full-year profits to £100m
Matalan has recorded a 10% surge in EBITDA to £100m for the full-year as online sales surged 45% but the retailer “remains cautious” of the trading outlook.
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Retailers act on safety code following Bangladesh factory collapse
A far-reaching new safety code is being drawn up for retailers that source from Bangladesh after the fatal factory collapse there that killed more than 400 people.
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Matalan follows Primark in pledging financial support to Bangladesh victims
Matalan has followed Primark in pledging to provide financial support tothose affected by the collapse of a building housing fashion suppliers in Bangladesh last week.
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Primark 'deeply shocked' by fatal Bangladesh building collapse
Value fashion giant Primark has expressed horror and pledged action following the collapse of a building in Bangladesh that housed a supplier to the retailer.
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Sunday Times Rich list: The top 10 fashion retailers
Fashion retailers may have been hit hard by the prolonged winter but, as the Sunday Times Rich List shows, the sun is still shining on many of their fortunes. Retail Week takes a look at the top ten earners.
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Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley front runner in Republic race
Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley has emerged as the front runner to snap up the majority of collapsed fashion chain Republic’s business.
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Matalan's Hargreaves family eyes Republic as first stores close
The family behind retail giant Matalan is understood to be vying to buy collapsed retailer Republic as administrator Ernst Young closes the first tranche of its stores.
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Matalan loses two senior directors after Christmas sales fall
Matalan has lost two of its most senior directors just weeks after the retailer revealed sales fell 1.5% over Christmas due to a reduction in discounting.
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Fewer promotions lead to Matalan Christmas sales fall
Matalan’s total sales fell 1.5% across the Christmas trading period, following a 4% sales slump in its third quarter, as the retailer cut back on discounting.
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Matalan airs family-focused Christmas ad
Fashion retailer Matalan has launched a new Christmas TV advert featuring a family at Christmas.
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Q&A: Matalan chairman Allan Leighton
Former Asda chief executive and value fashion chain Peacocks chairman Allan Leighton tells Retail Week about his new role as chairman of value fashion and homewares retailer Matalan, which sits alongside his chairmanships at footwear retailer Office and Danish jewellery company Pandora
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Allan Leighton appointed Matalan chairman
Former Asda chief executive Allan Leighton has been appointed chairman of value department store retailer Matalan.
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Amazon and Matalan to take on thousands of Christmas workers
Etail giant Amazon is to hire 10,000 Christmas staff at its UK packing centres to help cope with demand for what is expected to be a record season.
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Analysis: Exploring international retail expansion
Retailers are increasingly exploring international expansion, but securing the right property portfolio abroad brings unique challenges. Gina Lovett reports on developments in key global markets.
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Campaign of the week: Matalan, Makes Fashion Sense
Value fashion retailer Matalan, which has a largely out-of-town store estate, has launched a multimedia campaign to increase its visibility.
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Multichannel becomes major focus at Matalan
Matalan is investing “significant” sums in improving its ecommerce and multichannel operations in order to “put customers at the heart” of its business.
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Matalan launches online show with ITV
Matalan has embarked on a marketing drive with a new weekly TV show.
