British footwear model Clarks, which celebrates its two hundredth anniversary this 12 months, has expanded its international digital presence by launching on marketplaces together with Shein, TikTok Shop, Secret Sales, Walmart and Target, with Dress for Less to comply with quickly.
The enlargement into marketplaces follows the announcement by Clarks in September of its first owned digital market within the UK, set to launch in early 2026 on clarks.com. The new platform will host a number of trusted manufacturers alongside Clarks, “offering customers greater choice and convenience”.
Joe Ulloa, President of Clarks UK, ROI & Europe, commented: “Expanding into new digital spaces helps us meet customers where they are. We’re making Clarks even more accessible while continuing to offer fantastic products at great prices. Value and comfort remain at the heart of everything we do.”
In July, Clarks introduced it was slicing 1,200 jobs following a steep fall in gross sales. It reported revenues of £901.3 million for the 12 months ending 2024 – a big drop from £994.5 million in 2023, marking a decline of practically £100 million.
In the identical interval, Clarks recorded a pre-tax lack of £39.2 million, mirroring the £39.8 million loss posted the earlier 12 months.