All Footwear articles – Page 33
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NewsCreator of iconic desert boot Nathan Clark dies
Nathan Clark, original designer of the iconic Clark’s desert boot and great grandson of Clark’s founder James Clark, has passed away aged 94.
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NewsSchuh sold to US retailer in £125m deal
Footwear retailer Schuh has been acquired by US-based retail group Genesco for a total of £125m.
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NewsBrantano back in black but 2011 set to be tough
Out-of-town family footwear retailer Brantano has returned to profit for the first time since 2005 but warned that the current year is “tougher”
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NewsBuyout lifts Kurt Geiger’s chances of successful American expansion
The £215m sale of Kurt Geiger to Jones Group is set to give the footwear retailer a step up in the US, while giving Jones greater access to the UK and European markets.
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NewsKurt Geiger sold to Jones Group for £215m
UPDATED: US retail giant Jones Group has confirmed it has bought premium shoe retailer Kurt Geiger for £215m.
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NewsShoe Zone stays positive despite slump in sales
Pre-tax profits dropped from £15.3m to £9.9m at value footwear retailer Shoe Zone Group, while sales fell 3% to £239m in 2010 because of tough trading conditions.
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NewsDune relaunches website in bid for 50% growth
The Dune Group is to overhaul its ecommerce offer, kicking off with the relaunch of eponymous footwear chain Dune’s website.
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NewsKurt Geiger launches discount website
Premium footwear retailer Kurt Geiger has launched its discount website Shoeaholics.com.
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NewsThe Dune Group appoints international director
The Dune Group, the footwear business which comprises the Dune chain and the former Shoe Studio labels, including Pied a Terre and Bertie, has appointed a new international director, to oversee its international expansion plans.
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NewsLK Bennett to release limited edition version of 'Kate' shoe
LK Bennett is to release a limited edition version of its spring 2010 wedges after they were worn by Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge on the day after her wedding to Prince William.
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NewsOverseas helps Clarks profits to break £100m
Clarks’ group pre-tax profit has topped £100m for the first time in its 185 year history despite a “challenging” UK market.
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NewsLK Bennett seeks new chief executive
LK Bennett has appointed head hunters Odgers Berndtson to find a new chief executive.
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NewsConsumers cutting back, Retail Week poll reveals
Three-quarters of consumers have reined back their spending on at least one retail category since the start of the year an exclusive ICM poll for Retail Week has found.
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NewsRetailers suffer worst monthly sales fall since 1995
Retail sales collapsed in March, when the stores sector suffered the worst plunge in 16 years.
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Deichmann targets 200 stores within 10 years
German shoe retailer Deichmann has said it is targeting 200 stores within 10 years in Turkey, and is making an initial investment of E6m (£5m) to open 20 new stores.Last year the retailer opened 44 stores in 23 Turkish cities. Deichmann Turkey managing director Atilla Ozkul said thatthe chain experienced ...
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NewsVery joins forces with Ferdinand’s footwear
Shop Direct has struck a deal with England and Manchester United footballer Rio Ferdinand to sell his footwear range via its Very brand, and is opening a dual-branded pop-up shop to promote the partnership.
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GalleryClarks Originals, Regent Street
By the time you read this, the Clarks Originals pop-up shop will almost have popped down.