Clarks

Clarks is one of the world's largest footwear companies. The company was founded in 1825 in the English town of Somerset by brothers James and Cyrus Clarks. The company concentrates the bulk of its distribution in the mono-brand channel and its products are priced between 100 euros and 150 euros.

The British footwear group, one of the world’s largest operators in its segment, closed the last financial year with sales of £901 million pounds and a pre-tax loss of up to £39.2 million.

Clarks on the verge of recovery: to open new store

The British footwear company is planning on joining the ranks of other stores in the shopping mall of Highcross Leicester.

Clarks keeps struggling: announces 170 layoffs

The British footwear company announced to its employees the new restructuring plan for next year. The company currently has a labor force of 13,000 employees.

The British footwear retailer has appointed the management consultancy firm to help with a transformation of the business.

Clarks ends fiscal year 2018 on the low, sales fall 4.6%

The British footwear company has finished its last fiscal year with a revenue of 1.5 billion pounds (1.8 billion dollars).

Clarks wins legal battle against former CEO

Mike Shearwood opened a legal battle against Clarks one year after being fired for misconduct, stating that the company didn’t give him the chance to respond to the claims.

The Spanish executive left the US group in February. He is currently a member in the Global Fashion Group’s board, the subsidiary for Rocket Internet’s emerging platforms.

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Clarks

Clarks Cuts 1,200 Jobs After Posting €40M Loss and 9% Drop in Annual Sales

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Clarks on the verge of recovery: to open new store

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Clarks keeps struggling: announces 170 layoffs

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Clarks hires McKinsey

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Clarks ends fiscal year 2018 on the low, sales fall 4.6%

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Clarks wins legal battle against former CEO

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