Fashion retailer Matalan is opening four new stores across the UK in November as part of a wider investment plan to modernise its sites and improve the shopping experience. The new locations are 100,000-sq-ft stores and will create 40 local jobs in time for Christmas.
Store openings and locations
The first two stores have already opened on November 7 in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, and Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. Two further sites will follow on November 14 in Newport, Wales, and Bangor, Northern Ireland.
The modern sites are designed with brighter interiors, more straightforward layouts and improved visual merchandising.
Investment programme
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."
He added: "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."
Dorling noted that the response to the changes has been positive, with Derby a particular highlight. He said the four openings mark another milestone in the investment programme and that the company is delighted to bring the latest Matalan experience to more communities in time for Christmas.
