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Schuh

Sandy Alexander launched footwear retailer Schuh in 1981. He opened Schuh’s first store in Edinburgh, Scotland, that same year, and it now has numerous stores across the UK including London, Leeds and Birmingham. The chain was bought by US footwear group Genesco for £125m in 2011. Schuh stocks well-known footwear brands such as Ugg, Converse and New Balance, as well as its own brand. It is known for its diversity efforts, including the introduction of single-shoe purchases in 2024.  

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Schuh profits plummet after ‘very disappointing’ end-of-year trading

Footwear retailer Schuh reported its profits fell by more than 90% in the year to 1 February 2025 compared with the previous 12 months, from £16.08m to £1.49m.

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Schuh appoints chief marketing officer

Schuh has appointed Laura King to the role of chief marketing officer with immediate effect.

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First look: Schuh unveils Christmas 2025 campaign

Footwear retailer Schuh has launched its Christmas campaign titled Past, Present(s), Future, inspired by Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Drapers gets first look.

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Schuh hails third anniversary of 'inclusive' intern programme

Footwear retailer Schuh has praised the impact of its 'Intern to Work' programme, in partnership with Liverpool City Council, as it celebrates its third anniversary.

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Schuh to unveil upgraded store in Trafford Centre

Footwear retailer Schuh is set to reopen its recently upgraded store this week on 21 March in Manchester's Trafford Centre. 

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Schuh confirms job cuts

Footwear retailer Schuh has cut 39 roles across its head office and stores as it restructures the business amid "ongoing economic challenges".

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