Inside the new Matalan store at Gallions Reach Shopping Park

Matalan opened the doors of its brand new store at Gallions Reach Shopping Park in Beckton on Saturday (May 17).

The fashion and homeware retailer’s new location replaces its former branch at Beckton Retail Park, which closed on May 5.

The outside of the new Matalan (Image: David Campion, openskymedia) Home items at the store (Image: David Campion, openskymedia)

Shoppers can now enjoy a revamped retail space, complete with an in-store click-and-collect service for online orders.

Blair Collins, Beckton store manager, said: “We were thrilled to open the doors to our brand new store at Gallions Reach.

“This exciting new location marked a fresh chapter for Matalan in Beckton, where customers can enjoy a new shopping destination for the whole family.

Inside the new Matalan (Image: David Campion, openskymedia) Plenty of clothes options at the store (Image: David Campion, openskymedia)

To celebrate the launch, a special event took place on Saturday featuring a DJ, circus performers, face painting and giveaways.

Gallions Reach centre manager, Andy Pay, added: “We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Matalan to Gallions Reach.

“With their brilliant mix of fashion and homeware, we’re confident they’ll be a big hit with our visitors.”