All Footwear articles
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NewsDr Martens creates new leadership team to ‘accelerate strategic delivery’
Footwear specialist Dr Martens has unveiled a new executive leadership team and moved to a “market general manager structure” in a bid to “simplify [its] operating model”.
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NewsDr Martens promotes from within to appoint new UK general manager
Dr Martens has promoted sales director Nick Duff to the newly created role of general manager for the UK, Retail Week can reveal.
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GalleryRM Williams unveils London flagship on Jermyn Street
RM Williams has opened the doors to its new global flagship located on London’s Jermyn Street.
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InterviewQ&A: Charles Clinkard boss Tim Payne on reinventing a 100-year-old brand
Middlesborough-based footwear retailer Charles Clinkard has survived a World War, economic downturns and profound societal shifts. Managing director Tim Payne talks to Retail Week about how he’s navigating the business through what might be its biggest change of them all
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NewsCharles Clinkard mulls store closures as brand pivots to ecommerce focus
The boss of 102-year-old footwear retailer Charles Clinkard is considering closing as much as two-fifths of its UK store estate, as the brand pivots to a strategic ecommerce focus in a bid to turn around tough trading, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsRM Williams to open London flagship next month
RM Williams is set to open its London flagship store next month, which will carry the Australian bootmaker’s largest assortment of shoes in the world, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsClarks expands athleisure range following strong growth
Clarks has expanded its athleisure portfolio with the launch of two new performance walking trainers following strong demand.
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NewsNike facing US government probe over alleged discrimination against white workers
Sportswear giant Nike has labelled a US government investigation into allegations of discrimination against white employees “a surprising and unusual escalation”.
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NewsDr Martens hails turnaround progress as it eyes ‘significant profit growth’
Dr Martens has made “good progress executing our consumer-first strategy” and said it remains on track to deliver significant profit growth in the financial year.
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AnalysisWhat’s next for Russell & Bromley under new ownership?
Russell & Bromley was scooped up by high street giant Next this week, acquiring the specialist retailer’s brand and assets in a pre-pack deal.
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NewsNext snaps up footwear specialist Russell & Bromley
Fashion giant Next has bought the brand and other assets of footwear retailer Russell & Bromley in a pre-pack administration deal.
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NewsDune trading strongly following ‘painful’ period
Footwear and accessories retailer Dune has reported good trading in the autumn/winter period after a fall in sales and profits in its last financial year.
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NewsFootasylum to open 40 stores in the Gulf region
Footasylum is expanding into the Gulf region, with plans to open 40 stores over the next five years.
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NewsClarks opens first Cloudsteppers store in the US
Clarks has opened its first Cloudsteppers store in the US as it continues the international rollout of the lifestyle concept.
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NewsNext in talks to strike a deal with Russell & Bromley
High street chain Next is in talks with advisers at Russell & Bromley about striking a potential deal.
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NewsShoe Zone partners with Royal Mail to expand customer options
Footwear specialist Shoe Zone has launched a partnership with Royal Mail to expand its collection and returns options for online customers.
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NewsModella eyes up Wynsors footwear chain for growing stable of retailers
Modella Capital is in discussions to buy up privately-owned retail chain Wynsors World of Shoes.
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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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GalleryFirst look: Clarks unveils new look fascia on Tottenham Court Road
Footwear specialist Clarks has opened its new look fascia on Tottenham Court Road, calling the store “its most modern retail experience yet”.
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NewsClarks bolsters digital footprint with launches on international marketplaces
Clarks has strengthened its global digital footprint after launching on platforms such as Shein, Walmart and Secret Sales, Retail Week can reveal.