Jun
8

At the shops – Matalan

Matalan has always made me feel a little bit sad. Devoid of soul, originality and excitement, the cold harsh supermarket lighting and the bored sales assistants all make for a completely uninspiring shopping experience.

Ok, I know this is only Matalan I’m talking about and Primark too matches my opinion on harsh lighting and unhelpful, uninspired service. However, it lackes the fashion forwardness of fellow stack-em’-high, sell-em’-cheap Primark. The stock is just dull. I have to admit in the past few years it seems the design team have upped their game when it comes to bringing us items even remotely desirable, yet even when there is something flattering, pleasant, it never manages to quite push beyond safe and practical.

There is no seduction, no temptation, and frustratingly, no small sizes (don’t expect to find your size if you are a 6 or 8 as it would appear Matalan only order 2 per store).

I keep getting leaflets through my door letting me know I should ‘Expect More’ at Matalan but all it seems to be is more of the same.