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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...

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Clarks and Eastpak announce collaboration

What do you get when you cross an iconic backpack and British shoe brand? Eastpak and Clarks, two fashion companies renowned in their respective domains, have joined forces to create a fusion of iconic backpack design and British footwear expertise. The collaboration melds Clarks' enduring comfort philosophy, in motion since 1825, with Eastpak's...

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Clarks Originals launches collaboration with Daniëlle Cathari

Heritage footwear brand Clarks Originals has unveiled its first-ever collaboration with Amsterdam-based fashion designer Daniëlle Cathari, a reimagining of its iconic Wallabee silhouette. Cathari, known for her playful femininity and subversive take on classic designs, has reworked Clarks Originals Wallabee hand-stitched moccasin silhouette,...

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Raheem Sterling launches production agency, Clarks to be first partner

UK footballer Raheem Sterling has partnered with music video director Carly Cusson on the launch of a new creative production agency, Playmaker Films. The duo, who have worked together previously on the creation of video products for brands, are looking to position the firm as a platform specialising in branded content, advertising and music...

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Clarks snaps up former Under Armour VP of retail for MD role

British footwear specialist Clarks has announced the appointment of Bob Neville as the company’s new managing director for the UK and Republic of Ireland (ROI). From August 2023, when he joins the retailer, Neville will take on the task of activating Clarks’ long-term strategy of sustainable growth and brand-strengthening. The appointment will...

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Clarks to expand into Kingdom of Saudi Arabia via Apparel Group deal

Footwear retailer Clarks is set to embark on a retail expansion into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) with plans to open more than 20 stores over the next five years. The British brand will be carrying out the move through a strategic partnership with Dubai-based fashion and lifestyle conglomerate Apparel Group, which is currently implementing...

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Aries collaborates with Clarks Originals

Footwear retailer Clarks has unveiled a limited-edition capsule collection with streetwear label Aries, which reimagines two Clarks Originals shoe silhouettes. For the collaboration, Aries and Clarks Originals have redesigned the classic Wallabee, first released in 1968, and the Desert Trek boots that debuted in 1972, with the streetwear label's...

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Martine Rose named guest creative director of Clarks

British shoe manufacturer Clarks taps London-based designer Martine Rose to redesign three existing styles, stepping into her new role as the brand’s first-ever guest creative director. Rose’s namesake brand is known for reimagining ordinary silhouettes and staples; a code that will be carried over during her upcoming residency at Clarks. Her...

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Clarks UK managing director exits

Footwear retailer Clarks has reportedly said farewell to Joe Ulloa, the managing director of its UK, Ireland and MEA business. According to Drapers, Jonathan Ram, who was appointed to the role of CEO in April 2022, will take on the UK and Ireland team until a successor has been selected. In a statement to the media outlet, a spokesperson for the...