World Footwear

Dr. Martens

Dr. Martens names new Global Creative Director

Apr 5, 2022 / United Kingdom
The position will be held by Darren McKoy, known as DMac, who served before as Global Category Product Director. He stated that he will continue honouring the brand’s legacy

Dr. Martens’ main shareholder sells part of its shares

Jan 10, 2022 / United Kingdom
The Luxembourg company IngreLux, owned by funds advised by the private equity firm Permira, has announced that it has sold 65 million of its ordinary shares, at the price of 4.73 euros

Dr. Martens posts revenue growth

Dec 13, 2021 / United Kingdom
The iconic footwear brand reported strong performance in the first half of fiscal 2022, driven by retail recovery and sustained e-commerce growth

Strong first quarter for Dr. Martens

Aug 12, 2021 / United Kingdom
Group revenue was up by 52% year on year. By channel, Dr. Martens saw recovery of its retail segment while ecommerce registered good growth against a very strong comparative and a strong wholesale performance. All regions saw good growth

Dr. Martens could launch IPO soon

Nov 27, 2020 / United Kingdom
The British-based footwear brand known for its iconic boots has reportedly appointed Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to lead its initial public offering (IPO)

Dr. Martens sale rumors intensify

Dec 3, 2019 / United Kingdom
American-based investment firm Carlyle Group is reportedly in the race for British footwear brand Dr. Martens

Several bidders for sneaker brand Golden Goose

Dec 2, 2019 / Italy
Permira and VF are amongst the list of interested. This follows Golden Goose owner Carlyle invitation for the submission of non-binding offers by mid-December

Permira wanting to sell Dr. Martens

Oct 18, 2019 / United Kingdom
Dr. Martens might change owners soon. According to several reports on the news, owner Permira is aiming to cash in taking advantage of the recent good results of the brand

Dr. Martens might be on the verge of being sold

Apr 17, 2019 / United Kingdom
According to several news reports, Permira is hiring bankers to oversee a review of its options for Dr. Martens, just six years after it purchased it from the founding Griggs family

Robust year for Dr. Martens

Oct 24, 2018 / United Kingdom
The iconic British brand announced double digit revenue and EBITDA growth across all regions, with the EMEA region performing very strongly. Dr. Martens has made significant progress against all strategic priorities, particularly in growing its Direct to Consumer channels

Dr. Martens CEO steps down

Oct 12, 2017 / United Kingdom
Steve Murray is leaving Dr. Martens and his position as CEO after being head of the British footwear brand for three years

Dr. Martens boots recalled due to hazard involved

Sep 1, 2017 / United States
Dr. Martens recalled more than 30 000 vegan boots in the United States and Canada after discovering that the shoes could expose users to the toxic chemical benzidine

Dr. Martens plans 100 new stores for the next five years

Dec 9, 2016 / United Kingdom
The iconic UK-based brand is planning to open 100 new stores and shop-in-shops over the next five years, after opening 11 own stores and nine shop-in-shops in the year to the 31st of March
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