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Clarks expands athleisure offering with “performance walking” shoes

British footwear brand Clarks is looking to accelerate growth in its athleisure category with the introduction of new performance walking styles, following “strong growth” across its Pace and Solevana ranges”. In a statement, Clarks said it has ambitions to grow across “comfort-led active categories,” building on the success of its first...

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Clarks Originals teases its first-ever apparel range

British footwear brand Clarks is expanding its Originals line beyond footwear with its first-ever unisex apparel collection, featuring T-shirts, caps, and socks. The brand teased the upcoming Clarks Originals collection during Paris Fashion Week Men’s, showcasing apparel for spring/summer 2026 inspired by its iconic “big three silhouettes”, the...

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RG Barry Brands to acquire slipper licenses for Clarks and Timberland

Footwear and accessories firm RG Barry Brands (RGB) is set to acquire the assets of Green Market Services Co. Inc. (GMS), including the licensed slipper divisions for Clarks, Timberland, and their existing private label businesses. For RGB, the takeover of the licenses aids in wider efforts to position the company to meet high-growth lifestyle...

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Clarks unveils modernised store concept in return to Tottenham Court Road

Clarks has made its return to London’s Tottenham Court Road with a new store concept. Dubbed ‘Clarks Canvas’, the modernised retail setup intends to offer customers a contemporary environment complete with an updated logo and a fresh interior. The store itself, spanning two floors, houses dedicated shopping areas for women’s, men’s and kid’s, as...

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Clarks strikes partnerships with Shein, Walmart and TikTok Shop

Footwear retailer Clarks has announced a slew of new wholesale partnerships with digital platforms as part of wider efforts to strengthen its online footprint. The company has announced its launch on fast fashion giant Shein; US retailers Walmart and Target; off-price platform Secret Sales; and social media site TikTok Shop. Speaking on the...

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Clarks launches first-ever Cloudsteppers™ concept stores

Clarks launches dedicated Cloudsteppers™ standalone concept stores in Southeast Asia and the United States as a true lifestyle brand with comfort at its core.Cloudsteppers™ has earned its reputation as America’s No.1 brand in women’s flip-flops, with over 25 million pairs of the iconic Breeze Sea sold globally. Renowned for their signature ‘...

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Fashion is shaped by heritage, innovation and the people who bring both to life. From French elegance to American sportswear icons, from luxury houses to bold streetwear players, every brand carries a unique story, and each one offers a different way to grow a career. Behind timeless designs and trend-setting collections stand teams of...

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Clarks Originals unveils collaboration with Nicholas Daley

British footwear brand Clarks Originals has teamed up with London-based designer Nicholas Daley as part of its Clarks 200th anniversary celebration. For the collaboration, Daley has reimagined Clarks Originals’ signature ‘Wallabee’ profile, combining his love of British craftsmanship and bespoke textiles with his dual Jamaican and Scottish...

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StockX: Asics maintains top spot, Labubu breaks records

Both storied brands and emerging names were winning over customers during the first half of the year, according to StockX’s latest ‘Big Facts: Brands Making Moves’ report. “From the Labubu phenomenon to up-and-comers like Bravest Studios, there’s great energy in the secondary market right now,” the resale platform’s CEO, Greg Schwartz said on...

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Clarks announces strategic overhaul after challenging 2024

C&J Clark Limited, the parent company of the iconic footwear brand Clarks, navigated a challenging and transitional year in 2024, marked by leadership changes and a complex global economic environment. The company reported a statutory turnover of 901.3 million pounds, a 9.4 percent decrease from the previous year, and a loss after tax of 39.3...

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Clarks returns to Leeds with new flagship store as brand marks 200 Years

British heritage footwear brand Clarks has marked its bicentenary with a strategic return to Leeds city centre, opening a new flagship store at the city’s premier shopping destination, Trinity Leeds. The move signals a renewed retail push for the Somerset-based company, as it seeks to reaffirm its presence on high streets across the UK amidst a...

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Clarks Originals launches collaboration with Liam Gallagher

British footwear brand Clarks Originals has joined forces with singer/songwriter Liam Gallagher to reimagine another archival silhouette following the sell-out success of its first collaboration in 2022. The new collaboration, launching on March 20, coincides with Clarks celebrating its 200th anniversary and sees Gallagher breathing new life...