Matalan ramps up store investment with four November openings
Matalan is investing in four store openings this month in Aylesbury, Clacton, Bangor and Newport.
Together, the sites will add almost 100,000 square feet of retail space to the retailer’s estate, with around 40 staff employed at each site.
Subscribe to TRBA 30,000 square foot store at Brooke Retail Park in Clacton and a 22,000 square foot store at Aylesbury Shopping Park both opened on 7 November.
These will be followed later this month by a 17,000 square foot store at Springhill in Bangor, Northern Ireland, and a 27,000 square foot full-price store at Newport’s Mendalgief Retail Park, which will replace the retailer’s former clearance store nearby.
The new stores showcase the changes being rolled out across Matalan’s estate, including brighter interiors, simpler layouts and improved visual merchandising. The retailer said the updates are designed to make it easier for customers to find the latest products and see the improvements to its offer.
The same approach will be seen at the Hull store, which is due to reopen later this month after a redevelopment. The space has been reconfigured into a modern two-floor store, with improved navigation, upgraded lighting and signage, and refreshed fitting rooms and checkout areas.
Matalan said its store programme is already delivering results, with its Derby shop becoming its most successful opening to date.
James Dorling, property director at Matalan, said: “Our stores play a huge role in how customers experience Matalan, so it’s essential that they reflect the improvements we’re making to our product and brand.
“That’s been the focus of our investment over the past two years – not just making stores look better, but making them easier to shop and better at showcasing what we have to offer. It’s about investing in the right locations, improving the shopping environments, and giving our customers even more reasons to choose Matalan.
“The response to the changes we’ve made has been really positive, with Derby a particular highlight. The four openings this November mark another important milestone in our investment programme, and we’re delighted to be bringing the latest Matalan experience to more communities in time for Christmas.”
