All Matalan articles
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AnalysisWhat’s 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 there’s “more work to do” as it accelerates its transformation.
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NewsMatalan to invest £25m in new stores and refurbishments
Matalan is to invest more than £25m in upgrading its store estate as part of its transformation strategy.
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NewsMatalan secures new funding to fuel ‘sustainable’ and ‘profitable’ 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 retailer’s Express convenience business.
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VideoThe Entertainer launches heartfelt ad in biggest ever Christmas campaign
The Entertainer has kicked off its “biggest ever” Christmas advertising campaign with a new ad that highlights the “deep love children develop for their ‘most favourite’ toy”.
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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 “pursue a portfolio career”. The search for Whitfield’s 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 ‘Consumer 2025 – from acquisition to advocacy’ series.
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AnalysisPrice, value and competition: The factors determining this year’s 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
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NewsMatalan has bolstered its brand portfolio with new third-party additions
Fashion retailer Matalan has bolstered its third-party brand offering with 29 new additions across womenswear, menswear, homeware and accessories.