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Clarks launches Roald Dahl kid’s collection

British footwear Clarks has unveiled a new kids’ shoe collection in collaboration with the Roald Dahl Story Company, bringing to life some of the author's most beloved children's stories. The Clarks x Roald Dahl collection launches on March 3, ahead of World Book Day on March 6, and showcases enchanting designs celebrating the British authors...

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Clarks celebrates 200th anniversary with documentary

British footwear brand Clarks is celebrating its 200th anniversary with a documentary celebrating its shoemaking heritage from its humble beginnings in 1825 in Street, Somerset, to becoming a globally recognised footwear brand. The ‘From Somerset to the World’ documentary is narrated by American rapper and actor Yasiin Bey and directed by Set...

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Clarks to reportedly close all its stores in India

Footwear specialist Clarks is understood to have terminated its joint venture contract with India’s Reliance Retail which could result in the closure of all of its stores in the region. It is believed that the two companies made the decision following “substantial disagreements” over certain terms of their partnership, sources familiar with the...

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More job cuts reportedly anticipated at Clarks as losses widen

Footwear specialist Clarks is seemingly continuing to face a tricky financial period that could put at risk more jobs, this time across its global offices. It is believed that 150 roles are facing possible redundancy after the group’s losses widened further in the year to December 31, 2023, according to Drapers. The media outlet reported that...

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More Clarks executives exit following CEO departure

Clarks has reportedly said farewell to more of its executives just weeks after the departure of its former chief executive officer, Jonathan Ram. Managing director of the UK and Ireland Bob Neville and chief product officer Victoria Jones are believed to have exited their posts according to Drapers, news that was seemingly confirmed by the duo’s...

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Behind the collaboration: Gioia Pan and Clarks link up for Taipei Fashion Week

A designer collaborating with a footwear brand is not an unlikely scenario at fashion week. This was also the case for established designer Li-Yang Pan, who for the presentation of her brand Gioia Pan’s AW24 collection at Taipei Fashion Week onboarded British shoe brand Clarks as a primary collaborator. As such, Pan’s show was rife in the...

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Clarks CEO steps down after just two years at the helm

Footwear specialist Clarks has confirmed that its chief executive officer Jon Ram has stepped down from the helm position after just two years. Ram joined the company from HanesBrands at a time when Clarks was carrying out a turnaround strategy with the goal of future-proofing the business and building a foundation for sustainable growth. As...

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Several Dutch stores of Clarks fall to bankruptcy

The curtain has come down on several stores of British shoe brand Clarks. The stores in Amsterdam (two), Breda, The Hague, Eindhoven, Haarlem, Leidschendam, Maastricht, Rotterdam and Utrecht were declared bankrupt on January 9, according to the public insolvency register. G.A. De Wit has been appointed receiver. FashionUnited sought contact with...

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Clarks appoints new distributor for Benelux

Clarks has appointed a new distributor for its wholesale business in the Benelux region. From today, Brussels-based Group Alain Broekaert (GAB) will distribute Clarks products in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. The aim of the partnership is to support the brand's growth in Europe, Clarks wrote in a press release. GAB already manages a...

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Cost of living crisis: Clarks is cutting jobs

103 jobs at British shoe retailer Clarks are at risk of redundancy. The brand is on a stable financial footing, but in order to maintain the post-pandemic recovery, operating costs must be strictly controlled, a company spokesperson told FashionUnited. In order to reduce costs and ensure the long-term development of the company, a total of 103...

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Clarks unveils collaboration with Jorja Smith

British heritage footwear brand Clarks has unveiled a collaboration with singer-songwriter Jorja Smith. Smith, who rose into the limelight with her debut studio album ‘Lost and Found’ in 2018, has teamed up with Clarks Originals and reimagined its Desert Nomad as a mule. The new style features a Sciarada Evolo suede upper, crafted with a more...

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C&J Clark International sales, profits in 2022 hit by supply chain issues

C&J Clark International Ltd - an operating subsidiary of British footwear retailer Clarks - experienced a drop in sales and profit in 2022 as an increase in post-pandemic demand was offset by supply chain disruptions. The company, which has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, generated turnover of 502.8 million pounds in the...