Matalan (Shop)

No I haven’t, got religion, but I did have a near religious experience in Matalan the other day. It’s my favourite shop for buying clothes at the moment. I have heard Matalan called many names, over the years, Tatalan, Tattyland, and several less flattering ones, but personally, I think it’s a great (cheap) shop.Not so tatty actually, as I was in there just yesterday to purchase two jackets, and one pair of trousers of the finest quality, I’ll have you know. Yes cheap it may be, and cheerful yes, but not tatty and not rubbish. Matalan is like one of those big warehouse type of shops, where ... more

This was my very first review but I have decided to edit it a bit here and there as Matalan has been re-vamped and needed a bit more recommendation from yours truly. I was a bit hard on the store originally but now I can safely say its well worth joining. The two things I am good at in life as my husband says is shopping and eating, so I hope these few words of wisdom help you in your quest to hunt out a bargain in the January sales. WHAT IS MATALAN? Matalan first came to this country in 1985. It's an American idea that came over here courtesy of its founder John Hargreaves. Matalan claims ... more

Matalan is a general store selling high quality, stylish fashions and home ware at absolute bargain prices. Founded in 1985, Matalan now has 135 stores throughout Britain and aims to have 200 by the year 2005. So how do they manage to be so cheap? Well, basically because they have enormous outlets on out-of-town retail parks rather than in high-rent shopping centres in city centres. Also, they buy in incredible bulk direct from the manufacturers. They also operate as a shopping ‘club’ whereby you have to be a member (joining fee one pound) in order to shop there. Unlike other ... more

I love shopping at Matalan, it is very close to where we live (10 mins walk) and saves me the hassle of going into the city centre. To be able to shop at Matalan you need to join and apply for a lifetime member’s pass. The members card will cost you £1 and the process is done there and then instantly, you just need to fill in a few details, name, address etc pay your pound and then its all done. They do not accept payment for your membership card by debit/credit card it has to be paid in cash but most debit/credit cards, cash or cheque, can pay goods. They have quite a large range of ... more

Matalan is the sort of shop where you would never have the same shopping experience twice! Sometimes I have been in and found absolutely nothing but rubbish and other times I have come out with all sorts of goodies. Firstly you need to know that, to shop at Matalan, you need to be a member. This is easy enough, just fill in a form get your card and away you go. You need the card to make your purchases - the till won't operate unless the card is swiped. Other than that I don't know of any benefits to be had, so I don't really see the point! There's no discount for being a card holder or ... more