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Dune

Founded in London in 1992 by Daniel Rubin, the footwear and accessories retailer started out as a small concession store on London’s Oxford Street. Dune has more than 350 points of sale worldwide, including standalone stores in London, Arabia, Kuwait and Australia, and department store concessions. It produces footwear for men and women, including loafers, brogues and boots for men, and sandals, heels and trainers for women. Dune has secured numerous Drapers Footwear Awards over the years, including Footwear Retailer of the Year in 2007, and Multiple Footwear Retailer of the Year in 2014, 2015 and 2016.

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'Challenging trading environment' escalates losses at Dune Group

Operating loss at footwear business The Dune Group widened 50.7% to £5.9m for the year to 1 February 2025, as the business says its "financial results lag behind the strategic changes underway at the business."

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Dune founder Daniel Rubin to release memoir

Daniel Rubin, founder of British footwear retailer Dune, shares lessons learned during 50 years in the business in his new memoir Sole Survivor, set to publish on 6 November.

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Dune London founder: 'The US is still a major opportunity'

Dune London founder Daniel Rubin takes Drapers through his Budget wish list and reveals his strategy for US growth amid the tariff turmoil.

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First look: Dune unveils refurbished Kildare Village store

Dune has opened a revamped store at premium outlet centre Kildare Village, Ireland, marking the first outlet store to be refreshed with its flagship concept. 

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First look: Dune unveils renovated store in Westfield Stratford City

Footwear retailer Dune London has unveiled its newly refurbished store at Westfield Stratford City, featuring a "bespoke fashion concept", after a two-month renovation.

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Drapers Talks podcast: Dune’s founder eyes global growth for footwear brand

Daniel Rubin, founder and chairman of Dune London, reveals why he has his heart set on international growth for the footwear brand in the latest episode of the Drapers Talks podcast.

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