Matalan

Matalan, fashion and home retailer for the whole family

Matalan presents itself as a family value retailer, with a presence in stores and online. Its offering spans womenswear, menswear and kidswear, as well as a wide range of homeware. The company operates through its website and a network of stores in the UK.

Fashion for women, men and kids

Matalan's catalogue includes seasonal collections for women, men and kids. For women, the range comprises items such as blouses and shirts, coats and jackets, co-ord sets, dresses, footwear, hoodies and sweatshirts, jeans and jeggings, knitwear, jumpsuits and playsuits, leggings, lingerie, loungewear, nightwear, shorts, skirts, sportswear, swimwear, tops, T-shirts and trousers. It also has dedicated lingerie and nightwear sections, with bras, knickers, lingerie sets, pyjamas, socks and tights, and shapewear. In footwear, it offers boots, flat shoes, heels, trainers, sandals and slippers, with wide fit options. Accessories include bags and handbags, belts, hair accessories, jewellery, shawls and ponchos, luggage and suitcases, sunglasses, and hats, scarves and gloves. The dresses section is organised by length: mini, midi, midaxi and maxi. It also offers petite, curve and tall fit options.

For men, the range includes coats and jackets, co-ords, hoodies and sweatshirts, jeans, jogging bottoms, knitwear, loungewear, suits, shirts, shorts, sportswear, swimshorts, polo shirts, T-shirts, trousers and chinos. In nightwear and underwear, it has pyjama sets, dressing gowns, thermals, underwear, vests and socks. Footwear covers smart shoes, boots, trainers, slippers and sandals. Accessories include aftershaves, bags and wallets, belts and braces, luggage and suitcases, personalised accessories, sunglasses, ties and pocket squares, and watches. The suits and formalwear section is organised by colour: black, blue, grey and beige, and includes formal shirts and smart trousers.

For kids, Matalan offers girls' and boys' clothing with categories such as coats and jackets, dresses, fancy dress, footwear and accessories, hoodies and sweatshirts, jeans and jeggings, joggers, jumpers and cardigans, leggings, multipacks, nightwear, outfit sets, school uniform, shorts, skirts, sportswear, swimwear, tops and T-shirts, trousers and underwear, socks and tights. Kids' footwear includes ballet shoes, boots and wellies, sandals and sliders, school shoes, slippers and trainers. Girls' and boys' accessories comprise bags and backpacks, hair accessories, hats, gloves and scarves, and sunglasses. The school uniform section covers boys' and girls' uniform, school bags, school shoes and PE kits. There is also a character shop with Disney, Winnie the Pooh, Spiderman, Cars, Stitch, K-Pop and Minecraft, and a toys and games section, with outdoor toys.

Home, garden and baby

In the home and outdoor section, Matalan sells bedding, with bed sheets, bedding sets and duvet covers, duvets, mattress toppers and protectors, pillows and pillowcases, and kids bedding. In furniture and home furnishings, it offers furniture, bean bags, throws, curtains, blinds and poles, cushions, doormats and doorstops, rugs and runners. Home accessories include artificial plants and flowers, candles and diffusers, decorative accessories, mirrors, photo frames, plant pots and planters. Lighting covers ceiling lights, floor lamps and table lamps, and lampshades. In kitchen and dining, it has cookware and baking utensils, tableware, glassware, kitchen accessories, kitchen storage and bins, and kids' dining. Bathroom includes towels, bath and pedestal mats, bathroom accessories and storage. Storage and laundry comprises laundry baskets, storage baskets and storage boxes. For travel and holidays, it offers luggage and suitcases, hand luggage and cabin bags, beach towels and travel accessories. In outdoor and garden: garden furniture, outdoor lighting, outdoor toys and games.

The baby and nursery section includes baby clothing with accessories, bodysuits and pyjamas, bodysuits, trousers and leggings, coats and rompers, dresses, pinafores, multipacks, nightwear and sleep bags, outfit sets, sleepsuits, shoes and trainers, socks and tights, and tops. It is organised by age: premature and tiny baby (up to 7 lb), newborn (up to 10 lb), 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months, 9-12 months, 12-18 months, 18-23 months and 24-36 months. In nursery and essentials, it offers baby bouncers, swings and gyms, baby safety, bathing and changing, blankets and comforters, feeding and essentials, Moses baskets and stands, and pushchairs and strollers.

Featured brands and collections

Matalan carries own-brand and third-party brands. Among the brands mentioned are Matalan, Souluxe, Cotton Traders, Yours, Lincoln, Taylor & Wright, Rubies, Regatta, ToeZone, Trespass, IT Luggage, Catherine Lansfield, Value Lights, Furn., Clair De Lune, Hauck, Where's That From, Clarks, Totes, Raffaella Bags, Dare 2B, Northern, Hype, Fusion, rucomfy, FCUK Sports, Blue Vanilla, AX Paris, Jim Jam and Golden Moments. The company also has a rewards programme called Matalan Me Rewards.

Online and in-store shopping

Matalan operates through its website and a network of stores in the UK. The website allows online shopping and offers information on delivery, returns and customer service. The site shows promotions current at the time of analysis, such as 20% off £40 and 25% off £65 with code NEWIN, online only, and 20% off almost all homeware. It also announces the Christmas campaign with trees and decorations, gifts, wrapping and ornaments, and a Halloween section with fancy dress, decorations and themed bedding.