Since Dorothy Perkins reopened in a larger store inside the new Golden Square extension, it's been…read moremuch improved. Not only is it larger and lighter, so much easier to look around, but the stock seems to have improved too. There are certainly more trendy items here than what we used to have and a really good shoe selection enough to tempt any woman. For the guys we have Burtons upstairs but I've not visited so cannot review that. I can testify that customer service is excellent as today I had to return a coat that had a ripped pocket and button falling off, after only 1.5 day wear! I've only been to work in it so was surprised as the quality did seem ok. I could have repaired it myself but I still had the receipt in my purse so popped in to see what they would do. The assistant was great, I explained the problem and said I wanted a replacement coat but needed to wear it there and then, she swapped it without hesitation or question and behaved as if it was no bother to them at all. So while I'm not too happy about the fact it happened to start with, I guess nothing can be perfect, but they handled the situation really well and I've already spotted some nice things in there to go back for!

This has got to be one of the nicest primarks I have been in, loads of stock and really well kept,…read morethe shelves etc are kept really neat. The staff are friendly and pleanty about who are willing to help. Loads of bargins to be had from everyday essentials, gents clothing, ladies fashion, nightwear and underwear. The kids section has some really lovely stuff on sale, check out the reduced items as you can pick up some great bargins, last time I was in managed to pick up some fleecy kids bedtime robe for £1, which I have put away as christmas Presents. I love the household stuff on sale too and its really cheap.

Went in primark today and met a lovely guy called Peter. He really is a credit to primark he…read morecouldn't do enough for me and my brother. absolute star. Jade

This shop is right in the centre of st helens,i would say these type of clothes are more for ladies…read moreof a older age,it is still really great shop. It is still a great shop full of quality clothes,which are mainly day to day clothes,nightwear,dressy,officewear,also nice suits if you are going to a wedding or christening. They have loads of nice shirts in here ,great clothes to get in here if you want to get work clothes,they have some really lovely jewellery here from gold to silver. This is a great place to go for christmas presents i went here last year got a lovely jumper for my mum,it can be expensive but it is quality stuff. Staff are always welcoming.

Fantastic shop, this one is the smaller of the two we have in St Helens, the other one is on…read moreRavenhead Retail park. Both of them are good in there own right, both shops have great staff especially the retail park there more friendly and still greet. There cloths quality is great for the price and not everthing is designed for miss ultra thin, good fit pant and jeans with three leg legnth's from petti to long. Jumpers are very good most of theres are just that bit longer, I love a slobby jumper. Really nice suits, I get most of my work suits from here and they wear really well, blouses too. Evening wear is always fantastic and there sales are worth a trip out for.

The matalan store is situated on Robin park Retail area. It is quite a large store and stocks…read moreclothing and household goods. The store itself is large, modern and well lit. It has disabled friendly access, a large car park area to the front of the store and wide central aisles around the store. Off the main aisles clothes racks are set out much closer together and many areas of the store would be awkward for anyone in a wheelchair to browse goods easily. There is a good range of babies and children's wear at competetive prices, also school uniform wear and childrens shoes and trainers. There is also a large range of ladieswear, casual and formal, with work suits available at good prices, also a large range of lingerie. Larger sized ladies are also catered for with a range that goes up to size 26 in stylish modern clothes. Menswear is also well catered for from casual wear and jeans to formal shirts and suits. The homewares section of the store stocks bedlinen, duvets, pillows,soft furnishings, kitchenware, pictures, lamps and other household items which are stylish and functional and reasonably priced. You do need a membership card to shop at Matalan but these are available instore for a one off charge of £1 per person so it won't break the bank.