Clarks
This coverage examines Clarks’ strategy and performance within the UK retail market. Reporting includes store openings and closures, product launches, marketing campaigns, sustainability efforts, and leadership changes — all analysed for their implications on sales, brand positioning, and footwear retail operations. The content is tailored for retail managers, product directors, and professionals in footwear and value-driven fashion retail.
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Jul- 2023 -6 JulyClothing & Shoes
Clarks names Under Armour’s Bob Neville as new UK & ROI MD
Clarks, the British shoe brand, has appointed Bob Neville as its new managing director for the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, effective from August 2023. Neville returns to the UK from Hong Kong, where he has been based for 30 years, leading teams with some of the world’s largest…
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May- 2023 -26 MaySport & Leisure
Man City opens interactive store at Manchester Arndale
Manchester Arndale has announced that Manchester City is set to open the club’s new store in the former Pink unit within the shopping centre. Opening today (26 May), the interactive store offers merchandise ranging from the team kits, including the recently released 2023/24 home kit, and training apparel, as well…
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Apr- 2023 -4 AprilPeople Moves
Clarks MD steps down
Footwear retailer Clarks has revealed that its managing director of the UK, Ireland, the Middle East and Africa, Joe Ulloa, has stepped down from his role. As a result, Jonathan Ram, who became CEO last April, will take responsibility for the UK and Ireland’s team until a new managing director…
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Mar- 2023 -15 MarchClothing & Shoes
M&S rolls out Nobody’s Child pop-ups across 30 stores
Marks and Spencer is set to roll out fashion brand Nobody’s Child to 30 stores across the UK from March to August. The 400ft seasonal pop-ups will offer a 30-piece capsule collection of Nobody’s Child’s signature midi and mini dresses, as well as a range of skirts, tops and jumpsuits…
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Dec- 2022 -20 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Is Back to School behind ShoeZones’ newly-found popularity?
ShoeZone has recently come out with the news that its revenue increased by 31.2% to £156.2m from £119.1m last year, spelling a return to profitability that may indicate how much consumer spending habits have swung towards savvy penny-pinching in ‘Back to School’ season. A survey by Toluna from 5 September…
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Nov- 2022 -3 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Clarks returns to profit in FY22 amid repositioning
Clarks has announced it has returned to profit for the year ended 29 January 2022, with pre-tax profits rising to £55.4m compared to a loss of £181.8m in the previous year, following a period of recovery and repositioning. Group operating profit also increased year-on-year from £162.2m to £61.7m, and group…
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Mar- 2022 -16 MarchClothing & Shoes
Clarks appoints former New Balance lead as CEO
Clarks has appointed Jonathan Ram as its new CEO, with Ram set to join the business next month. He brings with him extensive footwear and apparel leadership experience. He was most recently group president of Global Activewear at HanesBrands, Inc., where he led the growth of the activewear business across…
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Jan- 2022 -20 JanuaryNews
Ted Baker names new chief customer, marketing and digital boss
Ted Baker, the global lifestyle brand, has announced the appointment of Jason Beckley as chief customer, marketing and digital officer. Beckley joins the retailer from Esprit where he was responsible for the brand, marketing and customer teams and leading on consumer engagement across all channels, in his role as interim…
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Nov- 2021 -24 NovemberClothing & Shoes
M&S acquires 25% stake in Nobody’s Child
Marks and Spencer has announced it is furthering its partnership with Nobody’s Child by investing in a 25% stake in the clothing brand, following a “positive first year of working together”. While Nobody’s Child will continue to operate independently, it will now be able to use M&S’s investment and infrastructure…
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Jun- 2021 -30 JuneDepartment Stores
M&S partners with Clarks on kids collection
M&S has revealed a new partnership with Clarks shoes which includes selling the brand online and in eight UK destination stores. This latest brand partnership is part of the continued momentum for the retailer in its strategic shift from “special occasion” clothing and footwear to everyday “style and value”. The…
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