Matalan in Bamber Bridge - the brand’s first ever store - has undergone a transformation, and you can get a sneak peek here.
The photos below show how the Holme Road outlet looks after undergoing a revamp, which will be unveiled officially tomorrow (Saturday, April 18).
The shop holds a special place in the retailer’s history; having been it’s very first bricks-and-mortar location when it opened in May 1985.
Janice, who is now 82, will have the honor of cutting the ribbon on the reopening at a special launch event, which takes place between 10am and 2pm.
Check out some snaps from inside below.
1. Inside the new-look Matalan
Founded in 1985 by John Hargreaves in Bamber Bridge, Matalan introduceda US-inspired out-of-town, discount warehouse model for clothing and homeware. | s
2. Womenswear
The business rapidly expanded to over 50 stores by 1995, went public in 1998, and returned to private ownership in 2006. | d
3. Currently, it operates over 200 stores and remains a major family-focused retailer
Currently, it operates over 200 stores and remains a major family-focused retailer | s
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John Hargreaves originally ran a market stall in Liverpool. He set up a business named Jaymax, named after his children - Jason, Jamey and Maxine - which then evolved into Matalan. | d