All Matalan articles – Page 7
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NewsMatalan steps into bathroom market with online-only venture
Matalan is entering the big-ticket category for the first time with the launch of a standalone online-only brand stocking bathroom fixtures.
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NewsMatalan calls time on Sporting Pro as Dave Whelan circles stores
Matalan is scrapping its sports fascia Sporting Pro and is in advanced talks to sell some of the stores to Dave Whelan’s DW Sports.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Pep&Co aims to take the value fashion market by storm
Pep&Co opens the doors to its debut store in Kettering this week. Retail Week explores the discounter’s ambitious plans for the high street.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The top 50 retailers by online traffic in the UK, 2015
Multichannel retailers performed well in IMRG’s top 50 online retailers ranking, with a number of high street brands rising in the rankings in April.
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GalleryIn pictures: Matalan launches its debut Oxford Street store
Matalan opened the doors to its Oxford Street store yesterday as it seeks to take on value fashion rivals on London’s busiest shopping street.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Dixons Carphone, Mike Ashley's Mega Value and Matalan
News editor James Wilmore and executive editor George MacDonald discuss the top stories from the past seven days.
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NewsFirst glimpse of Matalan's debut central London store on Oxford Street
Matalan will aim to take on value fashion giant rivals on Oxford Street when it opens its first central London store tomorrow.
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NewsMatalan uses gamification to train store staff at upcoming flagship store
Matalan is experimenting with gamification to train staff ahead of the launch of its new Oxford Street store in London.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Matalan and Burberry
Retail news round-up on April 10, 2015: Matalan positions itself as a modern family brand with TV campaign and Burberry shares soar on takeover rumour.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Bestway Group, Ann Summers, American Apparel and more
Retail news round-up on February 25, 2015: Bestway Group profit; Physical music shops; Ann Summers retains brand consultancy; American Apparel ousts creative director.
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NewsAndy Bond backed fashion retailer Pep & Co to open one of first stores in Kettering
Andy Bond backed fashion retailer Pep & Co has chosen Kettering to open one of its first stores.
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NewsProfile: Allan Leighton, the frontrunner to become chair of the Co-operative
He turned around the fortunes at Asda and sold it to Walmart for £6.7bn, but Allan Leighton could be heading for his toughest role yet at the Co-op.
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NewsMatalan sales slip over Christmas but boss confident on full-year results
Fashion and homewares retailer Matalan’s total sales fell 1.7% over the five weeks to January 3 but it still expects full-year growth.
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AnalysisIn the news: Asos's newly promoted chief operating officer Nick Beighton
It’s a sign of the closeness of Asos’s top directors, the chief executive and finance boss, that they are often referred to simply as the Nicks.
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OpinionComment: Why Asos was right to promote Nick Beighton
There have not been many ‘lolz’ at Asos this year – the fashion etailer has been trolled by the City after a series of profit warnings.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is there an international brain drain of UK retail talent?
Many UK retailers have moved abroad in the recent years. Why is UK talent so coveted and what are the pros and cons of an overseas move?
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AnalysisIn the news: New Look chairman Paul Mason profiled
Former Asda boss Paul Mason is hoping to put his people skills and overseas prowess to good use at fashion retailer New Look, where he was hired as chairman last week.
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NewsIndustry joins forces to launch Retail Matters careers campaign
The retail industry has come together to launch a campaign to boost careers in the sector and transform its image as an employer.
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NewsNew Look hires former Asda and Matalan boss Paul Mason as non-exec chairman
Fashion retailer New Look has appointed Paul Mason, the former Asda and Matalan chief executive, as its non-executive chairman.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Asos, Zara and Matalan
Retail news round-up on August 28, 2014: Shares in Asos surge on bid rumours; Zara withdraws holocaust-like pyjamas and Matalan criticised for size of donation to Rana Plaza compensation fund.