All Footwear articles – Page 7
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NewsClarks drafts in consultants amid store closure concerns
Clarks has drafted in management consultants to conduct a review of the ailing high street business amid fear of store closures and possible job losses.
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NewsOffice boss departs as COO steps up
Office chief executive Lorenzo Moretti has stepped down with immediate effect and will be succeeded by the shoe retailer’s chief operating officer.
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GalleryIn pictures: Timberland makes ‘commitment to greener future’ with new store concept
Timberland has opened its first “purpose-led” flagship store in Europe on London’s Carnaby Street.
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GalleryIn pictures: Vans opens new flagship in former Miss Selfridge
Vans has revealed its new flagship store on London’s Oxford Street formerly Miss Selfridge’s.
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NewsClarks blames deepening losses on ‘climate of uncertainty’
Clarks’ losses after tax increased in its last financial year, with sales falling and “onerous” leases across its store estate taking their toll.
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NewsKurt Geiger profits up despite House of Fraser debt
Kurt Geiger has reported an increase in its operating profit for the financial year, despite the bad debts it accrued as part of the House of Fraser administration.
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NewsSchuh launches new footwear recycling scheme
Schuh has rolled out a new footwear recycling initiative so customers can donate shoes from any retailer in return for vouchers.
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NewsSchuh swings to loss after second ‘extremely challenging’ year
Schuh fell to a loss for the financial year, with the retailer blaming a “second consecutive year of extremely challenging conditions” in the sector.
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NewsShoe Zone revenues steadied by focus on big box stores
Shoe Zone has reported an uptick in revenues off the back of its ongoing focus on opening big-box format stores.
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GalleryFirst look: Adidas’ new flagship Oxford Street store
Adidas has unveiled a new concept flagship store on Oxford Street, which features a strong focus on experiential digital innovation and customer services.
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NewsShearwood heads for High Court clash with Clarks
Former Clarks boss Mike Shearwood has pressed the button on court action against the footwear giant.
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NewsClarks wins tribunal against former boss Mike Shearwood
Clarks has won an employment tribunal against its former chief executive Mike Shearwood following the case of unfair dismissal he brought against the footwear brand.
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NewsAuxiliary launches ‘immersive’ AR experience with Selfridges
Premium footwear brand Auxiliary has launched an exclusive AR experience in Selfridges on Oxford Street in London.
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NewsEx-Clarks boss denies racism and sexism claims
Former Clarks boss Mike Shearwood will refute allegations of using sexist and racist language at a court case set to get under way today.
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NewsShoe Zone issues profit warning as chief executive exits
Shoe Zone chief executive Nick Davis has resigned from his role as the retailer warns that full-year profits will be below expectations due to “tough high street trading”.
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NewsClarks asks landlords for rent reductions
Footwear brand Clarks is demanding rent reductions of up to 30% from landlords, as it seeks to overcome a spell of poor trading.
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NewsOffice earmarks 15 loss-making stores for closure
Office is mulling the closure of 15 stores in the UK over the next two years as part of a wider turnaround strategy from parent company Truworths.
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AnalysisHow Dr Martens made direct to consumer its stomping ground
Dr Martens unveiled a spike in full-year profits after direct-to-consumer sales soared. Retail Week spoke to chief executive Kenny Wilson about how he plans to run ahead of the market.
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NewsCMA kicks off probe into JD Sports’ Footasylum acquisition
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will kick off an investigation into JD Sports’ acquisition of rival Footasylum tomorrow.
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NewsSchuh to shutter German stores to focus on UK business
Schuh has confirmed it is shutting its three German stores to focus on its UK, Irish and Channel Islands business.