Shoe Zone
This coverage explores Shoe Zone’s strategy, operations, and performance within the UK footwear retail market. Reporting highlights store activity, e-commerce initiatives, pricing strategies, leadership decisions, and efforts to adapt to consumer trends and competitive pressures. Tailored for retail executives, brand managers, and operations professionals, the content provides insight into how Shoe Zone manages its value-focused proposition in a changing market.
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May- 2022 -16 MayClothing & Shoes
Woolwich Shoe Zone to reopen after refit
Shoe Zone is set to reopen its Woolwich store on 27 May after it closed for a month to undergo a modern refit to improve customers’ shopping experience. Located on the partially pedestrianised Powis Street, the refitted store will stock brands such as Lotus, Heavenly Feet, Jana Softline, S Oliver…
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Jan- 2022 -11 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
Shoe Zone returns to profitability in FY21
Shoe Zone has returned to profitability during the 52-week period ended 2 October 2021, as the retailer saw pre-tax profits grow to £9.5m, up from a £14.6m loss the previous year. However, it reported that revenue dipped slightly to £119.1m, down from £122.6m in FY20, as a result of disrupted…
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Dec- 2021 -16 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Shoe Zone opens new Southampton Store
Footwear retailer Shoe Zone has announced the opening of a new store in Southampton this winter. The store, located on 69 Above Bar Street, Southampton, opened its doors on 13 December. The new store will be running a selection of promotions and will stock popular brands such as Skechers, Lotus,…
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Nov- 2021 -29 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Shoe Zone set to open Big Box store in Barnstaple
Footwear retailer Shoe Zone has announced it is set to open a new store in Barnstaple, Devon, on 4 December. Shoe Zone operates from a portfolio of around 400 stores and has approximately 3,000 employees across the UK. It revealed Debbie Cook has been appointed as store manager, with the…
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10 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Shoe Zone expands footprint in Kent
Shoe Zone is set to expand its presence in Kent through the opening of a new store in Tonbridge on 26 November 2021. The latest site will be located at the Pavilion Shopping Centre, and will open its doors just ahead of Black Friday. The Tonbridge store will supply shoes…
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2 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Shoe Zone raises FY21 profit guidance amid ‘better than expected’ trading
Shoe Zone has raised its pre-tax profit expectations for the full-year ending 2 October 2021 after seeing “better than expected” underlying trading. The retailer told shareholders that it now expects profits for the 52-week period to range between £9m and £10m up from a previous guide of £6.5m. In addition,…
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Oct- 2021 -13 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Shoe Zone revenues fall to £119m in FY21
Shoe Zone has announced that group revenue dropped slightly to £119.1m in the full-year ending 2 October 2021, down from £122.6m in 2020 and £162m in 2019. This decline was largely attributed to the effects of the pandemic, which saw its store estate closed for 16 weeks in the first…
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May- 2021 -18 MayClothing & Shoes
Shoe Zone reports £2.6m loss as revenues fall 40%
Shoe retailer Shoe Zone has reported a loss before tax of £2.6m for the six month period ending 3 April. The retailer attributed the loss to “tighter cost controls and an increase in digital”. It comes as it also saw revenues for the period plunge over 40% to £40.4m. As…
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Mar- 2021 -8 MarchHigh Street
Shoe Zone swings to £14.6m pre-tax loss
Shoe Zone has posted a loss-before-tax of £14.6m for the 52 weeks to October 2020, following a loss of trade due to Covid-19. The store which employs 3,000 people across the UK, also revealed that revenues decreased by 24.3% to £122.6m. In addition, the group generated net cash earnings of…
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Feb- 2021 -22 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
Shoe Zone finance director steps down
Shoe Zone has announced that Peter Foot, its finance director, has left the company with immediate effect. The board has reportedly started the search for a replacement, with a further announcement due to be made once an appointment has been selected. The departure follows the retailer’s recent FY 2020 expected…
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