Clarks (shoe retailer)
{{ Clarks shoes are popular in Jamaica — thanks to Jamaican dancehall artist Vybz Kartel.[1] In some cases, shops are sold out and thieves target them.[2] Local music star Vybz Kartel released a single called "Clarks" with the cover carrying pictures of his favourite styles — Wallabees, Desert Boots, and Desert Treks. The dancehall track features the catchy chorus line: "Everybody haffi ask weh mi get mi Clarks". Clarks is a very good company.The lyrics refer to Elizabeth II wearing them.[3] nd Robbie Williams have been spotted wearing them.[1]
C & J Clark brands include Clarks; Pr!vo (pronounced "Privo"); Indigo; Bostonian;[4] K Shoes; and Ravel Shoes.
Timeline
1825: Cyrus Clark founds a tanning and wool stapling business in the village of Street, in Somerset, England.[5]
1828: Joined by brother James, Clark begins producing sheepskin slippers, called the Brown Peter.[5]
1833: James becomes a full partner; business is renamed C&J Clark Ltd.[5]
1863: William Clark, son of James Clark, takes over the company.[5]
1893: The introduction of the "Hygienic" line of shoes begins the company's focus as a "comfort" shoemaker.[6]
1937: The company acquires a retail shoe store chain and renames it Peter Lord.[6]
1950: The company launches the successful Desert Boot.
1965: The first Clark Wallabee model is launched.[6]
1978: The company acquires the Hanover Shoe manufacturing and retail business in the United States.[6]
1979: The company acquires the Bostonian shoe manufacturing and retail business in the United States.[6]
1981: The company acquires K Shoes Ltd., a U.K.-based shoe manufacturer and retailer.[6]
1988: C&J Clark abandons its plans to go public.[6]
1993: The company puts itself up for sale, then rejects an offer to buy from Berisford.[6]
1996: The company begins restructuring, transforming itself from a manufacturing-oriented business to a consumer-driven, design-oriented branded products group.[6]
2000: The company announces that it has decided not to go public for the near future.[6]
2001: The company acquires Elefanten, a children's shoe manufacturer in Germany.[6]
2005: Clarks ends shoe manufacturing in Somerset.[7]
References
- ^ a b Cite error: The named reference
guardianwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Turner, Rasbert (27 April 2010). "Stores robbed of Clarks shoes". Jamaica Star. Retrieved 12 December 2011.
- ^ Serwer, Jesse (24 June 2010). "Vybz Kartel puts Clarks footprint on Jamaica". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
- ^ "Clarks Bostonian". Vans Men's Shoes. Retrieved 7 December 2010.
- ^ a b c d Cite error: The named reference
suttonwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "C&J Clark International Ltd. Business Information, Profile, and History". Jrank. Retrieved 7 December 2010.
- ^ "Clarks ends shoemaking in Somerset". BBC. 2005. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
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