DISCOUNT retailer Matalan plans to battle a tough retail climate with a £19m investment in revamping its 202 stores.

Jul 1 2008 by Henryk Zientek, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

The plans were announced as the retailer posted pre-tax profits of £53.2m for the year to March 1 – almost double the previous year.

Matalan, which has a store at Beck Road in Huddersfield, said the improvement was due to improved cost efficiency, tighter stock control and a better buying policy.