On Friday 10 March, members of the press and Camilleri Group's staff, clientele and guests were invited to the launch party for Matalan.  Matalan is a leading British retail chain founded in 1985 by John Hargreaves. Matalan brings affordable fashion for both the family and home and operates 227 stores throughout the UK and 25 International stores.

Matalan Malta will comprise of 60 members of staff and will provide everything under one roof, from affordable fashion for the whole family to stylish home wares. The first two Matalan stores to open in Malta are at The Strand, Sliema and Zabbar Road, Fgura. The Camilleri Group, which incorporates leading fashion retail brands, confectionery and catering are the representatives of Matalan in Malta.

Renowned model, Tiffany Pisani, the Brand Ambassador for Matalan's social media campaign in Malta, and former winner of Britain's Next Top Model together with the Directors and members of staff from Camilleri Group, arrived in style in an open air Matalan branded bus, with Tiffany also wowing guests with her skills on the decks. After arriving, Tiffany, hosts and guests walked the red carpet in to the event.

Damian Hopkins, Matalan's International Director was present on the night to inaugurate the new store together with Anthony Camilleri, CEO of Camilleri Group of Companies.

Mr. Damian Hopkins said "We are delighted to welcome the Camilleri Group to join MATALAN's growing International partners. Matalan is proud to be a family retailer which is still operated by the Hargreaves Family who founded Matalan more than 30 years ago, and in many ways we are similar to the family run Camilleri Group although they have a few years on us being established in 1843.  It's been a pleasure working with Anthony and his team, the stores look fantastic and I know Matalan will be a great success in Malta."

"We at Camilleri Group are so excited with the opening of the two Matalan stores in Sliema and Fgura," Mr. Camilleri added. "The Maltese public will love Matalan's great value and their extensive range of fashion clothing for Women, Men and Kids, besides the vast selection of home wares."

During the night, guests were able to purchase items from the current collection, establishing themselves as Matalan Malta's very first customers. In addition, guests were gifted goody bags which included Matalan branded gifts and vouchers. Guests were given refreshments courtesy of C. Camilleri & Sons (Catering) Ltd.  As part of the musical entertainment Cheryl Balzan was busking at the event on her guitar.