1. 1985, Matalan launches first store in Preston
  2. 1992, first monthly mailer sent to customers
  3. 1997, head office moved to Skelmersdale
  4. 2000, 100th store opens
  5. 2001, Matalan launches partnership with NSPCC
  6. 2006, 200th store opens
  7. 2007, Hargreaves Centre opens in Liverpool
  8. 2008, online shop launches
  9. 2009, first overseas store opens in Jordan
  10. 2010, Prima value retailer of the year
  11. 2013, Mumsnet family friendly gold award
  12. 2013, Jason appointed as Managing Director
  13. 2014, highstreet store opens in Cardiff
  14. Alphabet Scarves campaign raises over £600000
  15. 2015, school of hope providing supplies to children in Bangladesh
  16. 2015, Head Office moves to Knowsley
  17. 2015, store opens on Oxford Street
  18. 2015, John receives a lifetime achievement award
  19. 2016, our third Alder Hey Childrens Hospital Campaign
  20. 2016, the introduction of our furniture range
  21. 2017, 25 stored world wide
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  21. 2017