All Schuh articles
Schuh is a footwear specialist that targets the younger end of the market with a fashionable, mainly branded offer. It was founded in the UK in 1981, but has been owned by the US footwear group Genesco since 2011. The retailer trades through more than 120 stores in the UK, including the Schuh Kids fascia.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisSchuh (Financials)
Sales at Schuh jumped 7.4% to £380.8m in the year ended 3 February 2024 (FY2023). The retailer said footfall increased by 3.8%, welcoming 49,373,000 customers during the year. Online sales grew 10% on a like-for-like basis.
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Innovation of the WeekSchuh embraces circularity with reworked capsule collection
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsSchuh bolsters top team with new appointments
Footwear retailer Schuh has poached Superdry executive Justin Lodge to be its new chief digital officer, as well as naming Stephanie Legg as chief marketing officer, effective immediately.
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DataRanking: The 30 fastest-growing fashion retailers revealed
It has been a tough few years for fashion, and retailers have been battling to lead on style, value and quality despite skyrocketing return rates, competition for customer loyalty and bold sustainability targets.
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NewsSchuh launches rental collection with Hirestreet
Footwear retailer Schuh has announced a new partnership with rental marketplace Hirestreet following a “record summer for occasionwear rental”.
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DataFashion Forward: The top 30 fashion retailers by 2026
Fashion retail has experienced a turbulent time, but retailers investing in elevation, partnerships, acquisitions and focused transformation are set to win. Our Retail Week analysts reveal which retailers will lead the sector in 2026.
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DataRanking: The top 20 retailers to work for in the UK in 2022, according to employees
Recipe box subscription business Mindful Chef, which focuses on healthy eating, has emerged as the top retailer to work for in the UK, according to employee reviews.
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DataRanking: The 50 best companies to work for in the UK, according to employees
Just two retailers have been named among the 50 best companies to work for in the UK, according to Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2022 survey.
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NewsLeading retailers reveal mega-sale-day strategy
Retailers are now offering a more varied approach to mega-sale-day [MSD] events such as Black Friday, with heavy discounting not the only means of drawing in customers, Retail Week’s latest virtual panel discussion will reveal on Wednesday.
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DataData: The 50 best bosses to work for in the UK – according to employees
Three retail bosses made the list of the top 50 best CEOs to work for in the UK, according to Glassdoor’s 2021 Employee’s Choice Awards.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisSchuh (SWOT)
Schuh has successfully differentiated itself from other specialists and non-specialists through its focus on brands and strong customer service credentials. In addition, it offers some private label products for further differentiation.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisSchuh (People)
Schuh has been led by Colin Temple as managing director since 2003.
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Retail Navigator Analysis
Schuh (Overview)
Schuh is a footwear specialist that targets the younger end of the market with a fashionable, mainly branded offer. It has been owned by the US footwear group Genesco since 2011. It has a simple philosophy: “To provide individual high fashion footwear, sold in a unique and exciting retail environment”.
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AnalysisFrom catwalk to high street: is genderless fashion the future?
Not only did London Fashion Week go digital this year, it went genderless – but what could that mean for fashion retail?
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NewsSchuh resumes online trading with ‘exhaustive welfare measures’ in place
Footwear specialist Schuh has resumed trading online after putting in place “exhaustive welfare measures” to protect staff from coronavirus.
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NewsZalando warehouses to stay open despite fall in consumer demand
Pureplay fashion retailer Zalando says it will keep its warehouses open in a bid to preserve “business continuity” despite saying it had seen a drop in consumer demand for its products due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsSchuh closes online operations to ensure staff ‘safety’ amid coronavirus outbreak
Schuh is temporarily shuttering its online operation alongside store closures “to ensure the safety of our teams and customers”.
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GalleryStore gallery: Schuh’s gender-neutral Oxford Street store
Schuh has revamped its Oxford Circus flagship to appeal to its Generation Z audience.
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Future LeadersIn conversation with… Schuh ecommerce director Sean McKee
Meet Sean McKee – ecommerce director, Be Inspired ambassador, charity champion and Francophile.
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NewsSchuh launches new footwear recycling scheme
Schuh has rolled out a new footwear recycling initiative so customers can donate shoes from any retailer in return for vouchers.
