Matalan: Huge losses continue as almost 200 jobs lost June 19, 2025 Huge losses have continued at Matalan as its sales dipped below £1bn and it shed almost 200 jobs. The Liverpool-headquartered retailer has reported a pre-tax loss of £67.2m for the 12 months to 22 February, 2025. The total comes after Matalan also posted a pre-tax loss of £60m in its prior year. New accounts also [...]
Retail footfall dips in May despite higher consumer confidence June 13, 2025 Retail footfall dropped in May amid a wider slowdown in consumer spending despite higher consumer confidence, according to new data. Total UK footfall fell by 1.7 per cent in May year on year, down from a 7.2 per cent rise in April, according to new figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Footfall at shopping centres and on [...]