All Matalan articles – Page 6
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NewsOriginal Factory Shop names Alistair McGeorge chairman as profits jump
The Original Factory Shop has appointed former Matalan and New Look exec Alistair McGeorge as its new chairman amid sales and profit growth.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Morrisons, Paperchase, Poundland and more
Retail news round-up: Morrisons and Amazon’s locker deal, Paperchase prepares to float, and The Original Factory Shop unveils chairman
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DataData: The top 50 retailers by online traffic in the UK
June 2016: Amazon tops IMRG’s quarterly ranking of the top 50 retailers by website traffic.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, retail jobs and more
Retail round-up on June 14, 2016: Matalan owner says he dropped BHS offer 'on his own', and retail job to suffer due to living wage and Brexit uncertainty.
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AnalysisInfographic: Matalan's profits take a hit, plus the latest retail sales stats
The week in words and numbers, June 10, 2016: Walmart’s Dave Cheesewright on Asda, Matalan’s figures and the latest retail sales stats
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NewsMatalan's profits halve after warehouse problems drag
Matalan’s EBITDA nearly halved in its last financial year, after its customer proposition was “severely challenged” due to warehouse issues.
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NewsBHS to be wound down as rescue effort falls apart
The administrators for BHS have revealed the chain will be wound down, with 11,000 jobs at risk and all stores to be closed down.
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NewsBHS talks enter final stages with last remaining rescue bidder
BHS administrators are racing to finalise a rescue bid for the embattled chain today with the Greg Tufnell-backed consortium, Richess Group.
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NewsBHS: Greg Tufnell-backed consortium closes in on rescue deal
The rescue deal for BHS, spearheaded by former Burton and Mothercare executive Greg Tufnell, is understood to be nearing completion.
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NewsTwo BHS suppliers collapse into administration causing 350 job losses
BHS suppliers Cuk Clothing and Courtaulds Brands have entered administration and have attributed their demise to the retailer’s collapse.
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NewsFormer Next and Mothercare exec Tufnell emerges as BHS front runner
Former Next, Mothercare and Burton executive Greg Tufnell is spearheading a bid to rescue beleaguered department store chain BHS.
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NewsMatalan tycoon leads race for BHS but liquidators could be called in
Matalan founder John Hargreaves’ consortium has moved to the front of the queue to rescue BHS, but liquidators could still be called in.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS and Gap
Retail round-up on May 20, 2016: Matalan founder believed to be ahead in the race to buy BHS and Gap set to close its Old Navy stores in Japan.
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AnalysisBHS administration: Timeline plots the demise of a retail giant
As first reported by Retail Week, BHS entered administration in April and the story around the retailer’s demise has developed into a saga.
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NewsMatalan founder makes a rescue bid for BHS as Bhailok withdraws offer
Matalan founder John Hargreaves is involved in a rescue bid for BHS as property millionaire Yousuf Bhailok withdraws his offer.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Sports Direct and Dreams
Retail round-up on May 17, 2016: Property tycoon and BHS suitor Yousuf Bhailok withdraws from the race and Mike Ashley agrees to appear before MPs.
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DataData: Why BHS will find it challenging to offload store leases
BHS will find it ‘challenging’ to offload its property leases to potential new occupiers, according to experts from the Local Data Company.
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NewsChristo Wiese crash lands onto Sunday Times Rich List
South African entrepreneur Christo Wiese is one of the highest new entries on The Sunday Times Rich List as his retail interests in the UK have soared.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Online search analysis tool Adthena
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Adthena is in the spotlight.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Where did Matalan go wrong and where does it go from here?
Value retailer Matalan has struggled in the face of increased competition with profit expectations downgraded several times in the past year.