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Portas continues collaboration with Clarks
High street guru Mary Portas’ second collection with footwear retailer Clarks will launch on February 13.
Clarks aims to double mobile traffic with QR codes roll-out
Clarks will put QR codes in all of its shop windows next year following the launch of its m-commerce site at the end of last month.
Clarks launches mobile site
Clarks has launched a mobile site, making it the latest retailer to launch a mobile commerce site amid growing importance of the sales channel.
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Shop Direct hires former Clarks finance director Mark McMenemy
Shop Direct has hired former Clarks group finance director Mark McMenemy.
Rising costs and tough trading cause Clarks’ profits to tumble
Footwear retailer Clarks has blamed a 21% slump in pre-tax profits on a combination of difficult UK trading conditions, higher product costs and a rise in promotional activity.
Founder of iconic Desert Boot passes away
Nathan Clark, original designer of the iconic Clark’s Desert Boot and great grandson of Clark’s founder James Clark has passed away aged 94.
Drapers Footwear Awards winners revealed
Former Clarks chief executive Peter Bolliger picked up the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Drapers Footwear Awards 2011 last night at London’s Grosvenor House.
Clarks’ record profits driven by US demand
Pre-tax profits at footwear company Clarks broke the £100m barrier for the first time in its 185-year history, driven by an “unprecedented surge” in demand in North America.
Clarks Originals given Scottish flavour
Footwear brand Clarks Originals has collaborated with Scottish manufacturer Thistle & Broom on a limited-edition women’s desert boot for autumn 11.
Sainsbury's trials Clarks concessions
Sainsbury’s is trialling Clarks footwear concessions in two of its larger stores in an attempt to lure big-name brands to supply the supermarket.
Shop Direct brings manufacturing home
Home shopping giant Shop Direct has added further weight to Drapers’ Save Our Skills (SOS) campaign with the revelation that it is now producing some garments in the UK.
Clarks considers bringing manufacturing back to UK
Clarks, the global footwear giant, is assessing whether it can bring some production back to the UK to champion its British heritage.
Clarks Originals unveils spring ad campaign
Clarks will launch its first international advertising campaign for its Clarks Originals collection next month when it will also open a pop-up store for the sub-brand at its store in London’s Regent Street.
Footwear Clarks gives nod to storefit roll-out
Footwear giant Clarks has pushed the button on the roll-out of a new-look store interior following trials in the UK and overseas.
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Clarks Sports signs Olympic sailors as brand ambassadors
Footwear giant Clarks has signed reigning Olympic sailing champions Iain Percy and Andrew Simpson as brand ambassadors for its new technical boat shoe.
Clarks still cautious despite profits hike
Footwear giant Clarks delivered a record first half under new chief executive Melissa Potter, but UK retail sales remain challenging and the group said it was cautious about future trading.
Clarks launches destination websites to engage with kids
Footwear giant Clarks has launched two standalone kids’ websites in a bid to build engagement with younger consumers and drive multichannel sales.
John Lewis showcases autumn 10 ranges at first ever catwalk show
John Lewis has debuted a raft of new brands and designer collections for autumn 10 at its first ever catwalk show.
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Clarks profits up as Bolliger steps down
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Clarks loses ground to rivals in footwear sales
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Clarks appoints Melissa Potter chief executive
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Primark improves commitment to living wage for overseas workers
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Clarks widens its search to replace Bolliger in top job
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Clarks boss Peter Bolliger to retire
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Mod artist teams up with Clarks
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Footwear firms demand action from Brazilian suppliers
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Women’s boss in shock Clarks exit
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Clarks consolidates UK and RoI teams
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Former Clarks boss to be deputy London Mayor
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Clarks to launch kids' footwear in America
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Two bidders battle it out to land Ravel brand name
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Clarks set for online onslaught
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Clarks to pep up profits with overseas push
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Clarks appoints New Balance manager
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Clarks calls time on Ravel after 40 years
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End of the road for Ravel as Clarks swings the axe
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Clarks and Stylo hit by £35m EU tariffs
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Clarks appoints kids director after reshuffle
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Clarks' no-show angers Scots
