Jones Bootmaker
This section covers Jones Bootmaker’s operations and strategic developments within the UK footwear retail sector. Reporting focuses on the brand’s journey through financial restructuring, including its acquisition by private equity firm Endless in 2017 and subsequent sale to Pavers Shoes in 2018, which preserved 42 stores and approximately 389 jobs. The content provides retail professionals with insights into Jones Bootmaker’s resilience and adaptation strategies in a competitive market.
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Aug- 2021 -16 AugustClothing & Shoes
M&S to grow ‘brands at M&S’ portfolio by six
Marks and Spencer has named six additional clothing and footwear brands that will become available via the group’s website within the coming weeks. Albaray, Celtic and Co, Craghoppers, Fat Face, Frugi, and Jones Bootmaker will be stocked as a part of the retailer’s plans to “curate a platform of brands”…
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Jun- 2021 -23 JuneM&A
Inc Retail Group announces Tootsa MacGinty acquisition
Inc Retail Group, a part of Inc and Co, has reportedly announced the acquisition of children’s clothing brand Tootsa MacGinty for an undisclosed sum. According to Drapers, the newly formed Manchester group completed the takeover in a bid to bolster its core offering. The group added that the deal “further…
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Jan- 2021 -28 JanuaryHigh Street
Retail venture snaps up Knomo
Inc Retail Group, a newly formed arm of the Manchester-based digital brand company Inc and Co, has acquired the bags and accessories retailer Knomo. The transaction represents Inc’s debut into the retail sector, and marks the beginning of a three-year “growth and development plan”. The expansion plans will be led…
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Oct- 2018 -16 OctoberSport & Leisure
American Golf bought by Endless saving 900 jobs
American Golf has been purchased by private equity investor Endless after it entered administration last Friday (12 October), saving 900 jobs and 112 stores. The investor bought the retailer immediately after it entered administration, after it previously rescued shoe retailer Jones Bootmaker in the same fashion last March. As many…
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