Whats the best thing thats come out of Skelmersdale?

Accura4Matalan · December 20th, 2005, 07:15 PM

Don't hate it, love it. Don't neglect it, improve it!
Well?

Awayo · December 20th, 2005, 07:16 PM

We know what you're driving at Matalan boy, but, no, can't think of anything else right now.

Toadboy · December 20th, 2005, 07:19 PM

Peter Evo, rampant writer and bon viveur.

Gareth · December 20th, 2005, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Accura_Preston

Don't hate it, love it. Don't neglect it, improve it!
Well?

The M58.

Pobbie · December 21st, 2005, 01:24 AM

The A577.

Craigie_Mann · December 21st, 2005, 01:44 PM

you

sjwmoore · December 22nd, 2005, 12:21 PM

isnt there a crisp factory in Skem?

Fitzroy · December 22nd, 2005, 01:15 PM

Can't decide between:
(i) People from Liverpool returning home
(ii) Eventual Merseyrail connection
(iii) Lessons in how not to create a new town.

I like the redevelopment plan to give the town centre a focus so maybe in a few years time the best thing to come out of Skelmersdale will be on how to rectify an initial surrender to the power of the auto and the desire to build identical box shaped houses in identical cul-de-sacs.

Pietari · December 28th, 2005, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitzroy

Can't decide between:
(i) People from Liverpool returning home
(ii) Eventual Merseyrail connection
(iii) Lessons in how not to create a new town.

I like the redevelopment plan to give the town centre a focus so maybe in a few years time the best thing to come out of Skelmersdale will be on how to rectify an initial surrender to the power of the auto and the desire to build identical box shaped houses in identical cul-de-sacs.

How does the song go?

"I`ve never been to Skem - I`ve never been to me?"

It`s similar anyway.

Tuesday · December 29th, 2005, 10:22 PM

I work in Skem. The town centre's like a boxy 1960's nightmare with no vibe.

Accura4Matalan · December 29th, 2005, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tuesday

I work in Skem.

Don't happen to work for a certain retailer, no?

Tuesday · December 30th, 2005, 06:50 PM

Nein, sir. I work for a certain bank. Well, more often the insurance side.

LiverOdysea · January 1st, 2006, 10:11 PM

To put MATALAN in its place it owns between none and 2 of its sites which it trades from. It is currently struggling from falling sales. If is is getting eyed up by asda it will be George in two years MATALAN won't last PRIMARK, ASDA, Peacocks are all hungry. Matalan is a weak and DYING business.

Accura4Matalan · January 1st, 2006, 10:14 PM

A dying business that is opening 50 new stores throughout the UK? What a load of bollocks.

LiverOdysea · January 1st, 2006, 10:19 PM

Like a sun expanding before it dies

Then don't own them shops like Tj Hughes so they can Grow & Die Faster.

Accura4Matalan · January 1st, 2006, 10:39 PM

You really shouldnt believe everything you see in the media.
Yes Matalan had a lapse in sales two months ago and yes Matalan axed staff. And now you think the company is dying? Tut tut...
As well as opening new stores nationwide, the company is also refubishing its existing stores. So far, 17 stores have been refurbished, and the performance of each of those stores rose by quite a significant amount.

LiverOdysea · January 1st, 2006, 10:43 PM

I haven't read what i said from the media, but it will Die, Merge or be taken over two years from now it consolidation of the low-cost clothing sector it happens everywhere

Accura4Matalan · January 1st, 2006, 10:53 PM

Erm... no it wont! Know why? Cos its doing well, and people love it.

Fitzroy · January 11th, 2006, 03:53 PM

Tough going for Matalan Jan 11 2006

By Neil Hodgson, Liverpool Echo

TOUGH trading conditions continued for Skelmersdale-based out-of-town discount chain Matalan, it revealed today.

A City update showed that like-for-like growth in the 10 weeks to January 7 slipped 5.5%, compared with a gain of 5.3% last year.

Comparable figures for the 19-week period showed growth had fallen from 5% last year to a 7.6% deficit this year.

Matalan said its decision to cut back on the number of reduced-price garments was the reason for its Christmas trading period woes.

Chief executive John King admitted that home and Christmas gifts had "performed poorly" during the 10 week period.

"Actions are under way to address this," he added.

But he emphasised the positives for the trading period, saying: "In a tough trading environment we have maintained market share in our core clothing business, which represents 80% of sales."

The company, which has around 190 stores, said sales of nonreduced clothing had risen by 0.3% over the 10 week period on a like-for-like basis.

Demand for seasonal products such as knitwear and coats led to the improvement in clothing sales over

the second half of the 19 week trading period - which overall fell 4.8%, and were down 1.9% when cut-price clothes were not included.

The company decided to reduce the number of promotional items it had on sale in a bid to boost profitability.

Mr King added: "We will continue our focus on strengthening gross margins and cashflows."

He said the focus on strict working capital management and improving cashflows has ensured that Matalan is leaving the Christmas period with a "satisfactory stock position."

Last year the company went through a painful reorganisation in a bid to cut costs and improve margins.

Accura4Matalan · January 11th, 2006, 10:21 PM

The situation is not perfect, but its better than it was last year. That much I know.

December 20th, 2005, 07:15 PM	#1
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December 20th, 2005, 07:19 PM	#3
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January 1st, 2006, 10:11 PM	#13
LiverOdysea Est. 2005 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Liverpool Posts: 533 Likes (Received): 1	To put MATALAN in its place it owns between none and 2 of its sites which it trades from. It is currently struggling from falling sales. If is is getting eyed up by asda it will be George in two years MATALAN won't last PRIMARK, ASDA, Peacocks are all hungry. Matalan is a weak and DYING business. __________________ Follow Liverpool Cruise Company on Twitter & Facebook :D

January 1st, 2006, 10:14 PM	#14
Accura4Matalan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Preston, England/Colwyn Bay, North Wales Posts: 11,836 Likes (Received): 42	A dying business that is opening 50 new stores throughout the UK? What a load of bollocks. __________________ Preston Projects List Updated 11th September 2010

January 1st, 2006, 10:19 PM	#15
LiverOdysea Est. 2005 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Liverpool Posts: 533 Likes (Received): 1	Like a sun expanding before it dies Then don't own them shops like Tj Hughes so they can Grow & Die Faster. __________________ Follow Liverpool Cruise Company on Twitter & Facebook :D

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December 22nd, 2005, 01:15 PM	#8
Fitzroy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London Posts: 461 Likes (Received): 0	Can't decide between: (i) People from Liverpool returning home (ii) Eventual Merseyrail connection (iii) Lessons in how not to create a new town. I like the redevelopment plan to give the town centre a focus so maybe in a few years time the best thing to come out of Skelmersdale will be on how to rectify an initial surrender to the power of the auto and the desire to build identical box shaped houses in identical cul-de-sacs.

December 29th, 2005, 10:22 PM	#10
Tuesday Cave dweller. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Liverpool Posts: 99 Likes (Received): 0	I work in Skem. The town centre's like a boxy 1960's nightmare with no vibe.

December 30th, 2005, 06:50 PM	#12
Tuesday Cave dweller. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Liverpool Posts: 99 Likes (Received): 0	Nein, sir. I work for a certain bank. Well, more often the insurance side.

January 1st, 2006, 10:39 PM	#16
Accura4Matalan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Preston, England/Colwyn Bay, North Wales Posts: 11,836 Likes (Received): 42	You really shouldnt believe everything you see in the media. Yes Matalan had a lapse in sales two months ago and yes Matalan axed staff. And now you think the company is dying? Tut tut... As well as opening new stores nationwide, the company is also refubishing its existing stores. So far, 17 stores have been refurbished, and the performance of each of those stores rose by quite a significant amount. __________________ Preston Projects List Updated 11th September 2010

January 1st, 2006, 10:43 PM	#17
LiverOdysea Est. 2005 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Liverpool Posts: 533 Likes (Received): 1	I haven't read what i said from the media, but it will Die, Merge or be taken over two years from now it consolidation of the low-cost clothing sector it happens everywhere __________________ Follow Liverpool Cruise Company on Twitter & Facebook :D

January 1st, 2006, 10:53 PM	#18
Accura4Matalan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Preston, England/Colwyn Bay, North Wales Posts: 11,836 Likes (Received): 42	Erm... no it wont! Know why? Cos its doing well, and people love it. __________________ Preston Projects List Updated 11th September 2010

January 11th, 2006, 03:53 PM	#19
Fitzroy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London Posts: 461 Likes (Received): 0	Has the corner been turned in Matalan City? Tough going for Matalan Jan 11 2006 By Neil Hodgson, Liverpool Echo TOUGH trading conditions continued for Skelmersdale-based out-of-town discount chain Matalan, it revealed today. A City update showed that like-for-like growth in the 10 weeks to January 7 slipped 5.5%, compared with a gain of 5.3% last year. Comparable figures for the 19-week period showed growth had fallen from 5% last year to a 7.6% deficit this year. Matalan said its decision to cut back on the number of reduced-price garments was the reason for its Christmas trading period woes. Chief executive John King admitted that home and Christmas gifts had "performed poorly" during the 10 week period. "Actions are under way to address this," he added. But he emphasised the positives for the trading period, saying: "In a tough trading environment we have maintained market share in our core clothing business, which represents 80% of sales." The company, which has around 190 stores, said sales of nonreduced clothing had risen by 0.3% over the 10 week period on a like-for-like basis. Demand for seasonal products such as knitwear and coats led to the improvement in clothing sales over the second half of the 19 week trading period - which overall fell 4.8%, and were down 1.9% when cut-price clothes were not included. The company decided to reduce the number of promotional items it had on sale in a bid to boost profitability. Mr King added: "We will continue our focus on strengthening gross margins and cashflows." He said the focus on strict working capital management and improving cashflows has ensured that Matalan is leaving the Christmas period with a "satisfactory stock position." Last year the company went through a painful reorganisation in a bid to cut costs and improve margins.

January 11th, 2006, 10:21 PM	#20
Accura4Matalan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Preston, England/Colwyn Bay, North Wales Posts: 11,836 Likes (Received): 42	The situation is not perfect, but its better than it was last year. That much I know. __________________ Preston Projects List Updated 11th September 2010

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