Take a look inside Washington fashion store as it unveils new look

A British fashion and homeware retailer has transformed its Washington store to enhance the experience for shoppers and make it easier to shop.

Matalan, in the Galleries Retail Park, Washington, has had a full makeover following a huge investment designed to enhance the in-store experience for shoppers.

The store has undergone an extensive transformation, with every department updated to create a brighter, more contemporary and easier to shop environment.

A key part of the refurbishment includes a major upgrade to customer facilities, with the fitting room area expanding from three fitting rooms to seven.

Washington's Matalan store has undergone a huge refurbishment.placeholder image
Washington's Matalan store has undergone a huge refurbishment.

Brand-new tills have also been installed alongside a larger and more spacious checkout area, which is designed to improve efficiency and customer flow.

Amanda Kenendy, store manager at Matalan Washington, said: “We’re thrilled to unveil the newly refreshed Washington store and welcome customers back into a completely transformed shopping environment.

"The refurbishment has made a huge difference to the overall look and feel of the store, creating a brighter, more spacious and more enjoyable experience for our customers."

The refreshed store now features upgraded fashion display areas, modern grey mannequins, elevated display plinths and new illuminated lightboxes and enhanced signage.

The refreshed Matalan store now features upgraded fashion display areas, modern grey mannequins and elevated display plinths.placeholder image
The refreshed Matalan store now features upgraded fashion display areas, modern grey mannequins and elevated display plinths.

Customers can now also shop in store at Totally Toys, Card Factory and Blue Vanilla, which is a brand new addition to the Washington store.

Amanda said: “With expanded fitting rooms, upgraded till areas and refreshed departments throughout the store, we’re proud to offer an improved shopping experience alongside an even wider range of products and brands for the local community to enjoy.”

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