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Footwear retailer Schuh reports drop in revenue and profit

The UK-based footwear retailer Schuh has reported a significant downturn in profitability for the 52 week period ended February 1, 2026. Despite a relatively stable store estate, the group faced a challenging final quarter characterized by an increasingly promotional landscape and disappointing trading during key periods. Highlights of annual...

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Schuh names new chief marketing officer

UK footwear retailer Schuh has appointed Laura King as its chief marketing officer, effective immediately. King has more than 20 years of marketing experience on both brand and agency sides, with a focus on fashion, sports, and youth culture, and has worked at advertising agency Wieden & Kennedy, where she managed the Nike account, and was more...

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Genesco embarks on AI-driven transformation strategy, jobs losses expected

Wholesale and licensing firm Genesco has announced the launch of a strategic transformation following a review of the business, as pressure on profitability mounts. The plan will see the US company adopt a new operating model, which will roll out in phases. As a result of the process, some positions are expected to be impacted within the IT...

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Genesco forms a global retail group to reach more customers

Genesco, the footwear company with more than 1,250 retail stores in North America, the UK and the Republic of Ireland, alongside a portfolio of owned and licensed lifestyle brands, has formed a global retail group uniting its Journeys, Schuh and Little Burgundy brands. The new venture will be called Journeys Global Retail Group and will be led...

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Schuh to bring refreshed retail concept to new Scottish flagship

Footwear retailer Schuh is set to open a new flagship store in Edinburgh, Scotland, where it will also introduce a refreshed retail concept and a collaboration with sneaker brand Asics. Due to open in May, the new 5,500 square foot store will be located on Level 1 of the Galleria at St James Quarter, sitting alongside Boots and Moss. The site...

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Schuh slashes head office and store roles amid wider restructuring

Footwear retailer Schuh has reportedly cut 39 jobs at its head office and stores amid a wider restructuring. It builds on a voluntary redundancy process initiated by the company in January, at which time Schuh president Colin Temple cited “challenging economic conditions and rising costs” as the cause. This latest round of job cuts was confirmed...

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Schuh turns post-consumer waste into shop fixtures

British footwear retailer Schuh has partnered with Conscious Creative Unit and waste design studio Are You Mad to transform its post-consumer waste materials, such as donated footwear, returns bags and pallet wrap, into usable and creative objects for its shop fixtures. The objects created include unique donation bins for Schuh’s ‘Sell Your...

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Schuh to slash workforce in bid to cut costs

Footwear retailer Schuh has begun a voluntary redundancy process among its staff as it bolsters efforts to cut costs. Speaking to The Scotsman, Schuh president, Colin Temple, said: “At Schuh, our people have and always will be our most important asset. Due to ongoing challenging economic conditions and rising costs, we have made the difficult...

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In Pictures: Schuh unveils gender neutral format at new Westfield White City store

Footwear retailer Schuh has opened a new hybrid store at Westfield London White City, which has taken on a gender neutral format while catering to both adults and kids. Throughout the 2,800 square metre space, the retailer intends to exhibit a shopping experience that encourages self-expression, as seen in a layout of brands and sportswear that...

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Schuh UK posts strong growth in 2023 sales and profit

Footwear retailer Schuh’s turnover in the UK increased by 7.4 percent to 380.8 million pounds and footfall increased by 3.8 percent across its stores. The company said in a filing that ecommerce sales improved by 10 percent like for like. Ebitda for the year increased by 35.8 percent to 28 million pounds, pre-tax profit jumped by 56.8 percent to...

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Schuh pioneers inclusive retail with single shoe sales initiative

UK-based fashion footwear retailer Schuh has announced the introduction of single shoe purchases across its entire store network. This initiative, set to launch on August 30th, aims to cater to customers with limb differences or disabilities who require only one shoe. The company will offer single shoes at a 50 percent discount, taken from new...

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Schuh partners with Vintage Threads on reworked collection

Footwear retailer Schuh has teamed up with London-based vintage and reworked clothing brand Vintage Threads to launch a collection of reworked outerwear, accessories and homeware using pre-loved, donated footwear. The limited-edition collaboration has created 57 one-off handmade items, which are exclusively available to purchase in Schuh’s...