All Dr. Martens articles
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FeatureFuture Leaders 2025 - Who will be the CEOs of the future?
Meet 20 of UK retailâs most promising leaders-in-waiting. Every individual on our list has the talent, drive and passion to make it to the top, and theyâre going to need it if they want to succeed in an industry dominated by crushing government regulation, devastating cyberattacks, harrowing tales of abuse from the shop floor and more. Here are British retailâs future chief executives, but who would want to be one?
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GalleryDr Martens celebrates craftsmanship in new Soho store
Dr Martens is celebrating craftsmanship, culture and community with its first beacon store.
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NewsDr Martens sees full-price and DTC sales improve
Dr. Martens has posted an improved sales performance in the first half as its new strategy beds in, driving more full-price and direct-to-consumer sales.
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GalleryDr. Martens launches immersive rain experience at flagship store
Dr. Martens is celebrating the launch of its new 1460 welted waterproof boot with an immersive installation at its London Oxford Street flagship
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NewsDr. Martens expands into UAE and LatAm
The British footwear brand announced two new distribution partnerships, expanding its global reach.
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NewsDr Martens holds firm on guidance despite âchallengingâ UK market
Ahead of its annual general meeting, footwear retailer Dr Martens said it is trading âin line with expectationsâ so far during this financial year and confirmed that all guidance for the 2026 financial year remains unchanged.
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NewsDr Martens pledges return to growth despite profit and sales slump
Dr Martens has upped its profit guidance for FY26 after it âbrought stability backâ to the business despite profits and sales continuing to fall in the full year.
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NewsDr Martens poaches Adidas exec as new chief brand officer
Footwear specialist Dr Martens has announced the appointment of a new chief brand officer.
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NewsRepresent appoints former Dr Martens boss as new chair
Luxury streetwear retailer Represent has named the former chief executive of Dr Martens as its new chair and non-executive director.
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NewsDr Martens hires ex-American Eagle Outfitters CEO as non-exec director
Footwear specialist Dr Martens has announced Robert Hanson and Benoit Vauchy will join as non-executive directors in late March
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NewsExclusive data: Lowest number of new UK retail CEOs since Covid
Only 22 permanent retail CEOs were appointed over the last 12 months, the lowest UK number in a decade except for 2021 when businesses were dealing with the fallout from the pandemic
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NewsDr Martens has maintained its full year guidance as it makes âgood progressâ on US turnaround
Footwear specialist Dr Martens has maintained its guidance for the full-year as sales rose during the third quarter thanks to a return to growth in the US and Asia Pacific.
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NewsDr Martens warns of further profit headwinds as start for new CEO confirmed
Dr Martens has warned that the rest of the financial year will bring further profit and revenue headwinds, as it confirmed the start date for its new chief executive Ije Nwokorie.
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AnalysisRetail 100: Which industry bosses are predicted to make major waves in 2025?
Last month, Retail Week published its annual Retail 100 list, the 19th celebration of the UKâs most influential leaders, which included its annual Ones to Watch forecast. The leaders of Rituals and Dr Martens were among the 14 people tipped to make the list next year
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NewsDr Martens profits and revenues fall as it enters âyear of transitionâ
Dr Martens says the upcoming financial year will be a âyear of transition for the businessâ.
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OpinionâBrightening retail outlook could create sweet spot for M&A this yearâ
After a challenging 2023, falling valuations and pent-up demand for deals could spark a revival in retail M&A as economic conditions stabilise, believes Erin Brookes
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AnalysisCan a Shein float turn around retailâs IPO fortunes?
As Shein accelerates preparations for a blockbuster London IPO, Retail Week looks at how other retailers have fared since going public.
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NewsDr Martens sues Temu over trademark infringement
British footwear brand Dr Martens has launched a lawsuit against Temu, accusing the online giant of trademark infringement.
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OpinionâSuperdry investors face stark choice as Dunkerton takeover bid stumblesâ
In the few days since everybody was feasting on Easter eggs, Superdryâs share price has shattered into more pieces than Humpty Dumpty
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NewsDr Martens investor calls for strategic review
Dr Martens shareholder Marathon Partners Equity Management is reportedly calling on the boot specialist to hire bankers and kick off a strategic review of the business, pre-empting a potential sale of the retailer.