Matalan is a British homewares and fashion value retailer founded in 1985 by John Hargreaves. The chain, which has become an iconic British brand , operates largely in retail parks rather than on the high street . However, it has failed to sustain business in one part of the UK as the out-of-town store prepares to close .
Situated along Stadium Way near Greyhound Retail Park, the Matalan store in Chester will close to all customers on January 4, 2025. A notice has been placed outside the building to confirm. A spokesperson said: “Our Chester store will close on January 4 2025 as the landlord has opted to redevelop the site.
” The Matalan spokesperson continued, “Our priority is to support our colleagues. We are working closely with all those affected and, where possible, offering them alternative positions.” Many local shoppers took to social media to share their devastation, with one writing that it’s “such a shame” as they had shopped there “for years”.
Another chimed: “I loved it, lt is so near for me as l am not able to travel to town and it had everything l needed especially if l needed a rig out quickly,sorry to see it go.” The nearest Matalan for customers is 4.8 miles away in Cheshire Oaks, followed by Bromborough, which is 9.
9 miles away. However, some locals said the closure was inevitable given the store’s unusual location. A Facebook user commented: “Didn't think it would stay open for long.
It's awful for the staff. I think if it relocate.
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