All Dr. Martens articles
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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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Opinion‘Superdry investors face stark choice as Dunkerton takeover bid stumbles’
In the few days since everybody was feasting on Easter eggs, Superdry’s 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.
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InterviewQ&A: Dr Martens chief product officer on getting the brand’s strategy back in-step
With fashion retailers battling more than ever to win consumer spend, Dr Martens chief product officer Adam Meek sat down with Retail Week to discuss the brand’s strategy moving forward, how it is stepping up its game when it comes to innovation and the importance of staying true to its core products
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NewsDr Martens sales dip in ‘volatile’ quarter
Dr Martens has reported a decline in sales due to “volatile” trading during the third quarter but has held firm on profit guidance for the year ahead.
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OpinionPredictions: who will be retail’s winners and losers in 2024?
Who will fly and who will flop in 2024? Retail experts give their tips for the year ahead
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NewsDr Martens warns on profits as ‘increasingly difficult’ US market takes toll
Dr Martens has issued a profit warning as it said ongoing problems with its US business “will take longer” to fix than first thought.
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GalleryDr Martens opens 100th European store on Oxford Street
Dr Martens has opened its 100th store across the Europe and Middle East region as it continues to expand its bricks-and-mortar retail presence.
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NewsDr Martens names chief brand officer in newly created role
Dr Martens has appointed its non-executive director Ije Nwokorie to the newly created role of chief brand officer, effective from February 1, 2024.
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NewsDr Martens appoints new chief financial offer
Dr Martens has announced that Giles Wilson will join the footwear retailer as its new chief financial officer, hot on the heels of Jon Mortimore.
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NewsDr Martens sales top £1bn but profits drop
Dr Martens sales have reached £1bn for the first time, but profits tumbled and “operational mistakes” in the US impacted its performance.
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NewsDr Martens issues profit warning as LA distribution centre increases costs
Dr Martens has issued a profit warning for 2023 as ongoing issues with its LA distribution centre meant costs were “higher than initial estimates”.
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NewsDr Martens warns on profits after ‘challenging conditions’ in US
Dr Martens has blamed operational issues at its US distribution centre and “unseasonably warm weather” for its latest profit warning as direct-to-consumer growth slowed.
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NewsDr Martens profits slip despite sales gains
Dr Martens has suffered a decline in profits despite delivering double-digit sales growth, as it ramps up investment in new stores, marketing and people.
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OpinionDr Martens product chief: ‘There’s no character or soul in looking to please everyone’
Rather than relying solely on its heritage, Dr Martens is working with disruptive brands and reaching new audiences to stay relevant, writes chief product officer Adam Meek
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AnalysisRanking: The top 20 retailers to work for in the UK in 2022, according to employees
Recipe box subscription business Mindful Chef, which focuses on healthy eating, has emerged as the top retailer to work for in the UK, according to employee reviews.
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NewsDr Martens sales rise driven by wholesale and retail recovery
Dr Martens has recorded strong sales in the first quarter as its business continued to recover in all areas post-pandemic.
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AnalysisWinning the war for talent: How to attract and retain the workforce of the future
With staff shortages widespread across the sector, the Great Resignation far from over and the cost-of-living crisis only just beginning to play out, retail has reached an inflection point when it comes to its workforce.
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NewsDr Martens profits surge as it upgrades sales guidance
Dr Martens has posted a surge in profitability and upgraded sales guidance for its new financial year as its direct-to-consumer strategy drives performance.
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NewsDr Martens hails ‘very strong’ golden quarter as DTC sales rise
Dr Martens has recorded an uplift in sales in the lead up to Christmas driven by its direct-to-consumer (DTC) business.