Benched: brand has axed stockists in tightening of its distribution strategy

Stockist list trimmed as Ugg repositions

10 February 2012 | By

Ugg Australia has ended its relationship with at least four national accounts, as part of moves to tighten distribution and reposition as a more premium brand.

Eyeing up expansion: Base London

Overseas growth is Base London focus

10 February 2012 | By Colleen McDonnell

Men’s footwear brand Base London will expand into new international markets this year following a five-year push to strengthen its product and business at home.

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Slow growth in clothing and footwear sales contribute to dismal January for retail

7 February 2012 9:38 am | By

Slow growth in clothing and footwear retail sales helped contribute to the second worst January sales performance since 1995, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.

Industry legend: film actress Greta Gynt in a 1948 advert for Dolcis

Dolcis to regain its footing via wholesale

3 February 2012 | By

Footwear brand Dolcis will be relaunched for spring 13 on a wholesale-only basis.

Office festive like-for-likes soar by more than a quarter

31 January 2012 8:51 am | By Tiffany Holland

Young fashion footwear retailer Office has posted soaring like-for-likes of 26% across the five weeks to December 3.

Shoon

Shoon plunges into administration

9 February 2012 10:00 am | By Dale Ashelford

Family owned footwear retailer Shoon has collapsed into administration after the company was unable to sell loss making shops. 

Dr Martens

Dr Martens up for grabs

6 February 2012 9:44 am | By Colleen McDonnell

The family group that owns Dr Martens is looking to sell after more than 50 years in the business.

Office

Office to invest £1m online ahead of international launch

2 February 2012 9:57 am | By

Footwear retailer Office is to invest £1m in its online business as it prepares to revamp its website and launch overseas.

Drapers Footwear and Accessories Awards

Footwear and Accessories awards deadline extended

30 January 2012 2:00 pm | By

The deadline for entries for the Drapers Footwear & Accessories awards, honouring the best in the footwear and accessories industry, has been extended until this Friday, February 3.

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