A discount retailer in Newport is preparing to cease operations permanently.
Matalan Clearance will lock its gates for the last time on Saturday, October 24.
The Seven Stiles Avenue location, situated behind the principal Newport Retail Park at Spytty, will conclude trading following what company representatives described as an extended period of successful business.
The liquidation process commenced on Thursday, October 8 at 9am, with a 30 percent reduction applied to all remaining inventory.
Staff members indicated that customer volumes are anticipated to be substantial throughout the closing period.
Workers expressed that visitors should be mindful of the challenging circumstances facing employees during this transition.
The retail outlet encompasses approximately 1.25 hectares within the Newport Retail Park District Centre.
Uncertainty regarding the property’s long-term prospects emerged after development proposals were initiated in August 2024.
Commercial property firm Knight Frank had previously noted difficulties in securing retail tenants for the location, citing limited customer traffic, restricted visibility from passing trade, and the site’s positioning relative to the main retail complex.
The application, filed by Glenbrook CP Limited, proposed repurposing the space for commercial, industrial or warehouse operations.
That planning submission was withdrawn on February 28, 2025.