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Loake Shoemakers Facilitating the move from a purse wholesale model to multi-channel business.
Industry Footwear
Challenges
» Managing and maintaining complex Bill of Materials (BOM’s) and costings
» Progress tracking visibility » Multiple manufacturing locations
» Improved data insights » Engage more directly with their customers
Loake Shoemakers is a family run business now managed by the 5th generation of the family. Their premium grade Goodyear welted shoes continue to be made in Kettering, England, in the same factory that the three brothers originally built in 1894. Alongside their English Goodyear welted footwear they also design and produce a range of shoes outside the UK, using a variety of constructions. This enables the business to offer a complete selection of shoes suitable for every occasion. Loake estimates that they have made over 60 million pairs of Goodyear welted shoes since they began, exporting to more than 50 countries and becoming a favourite with discerning customers worldwide. The business has been transformed from a manufacturer to a brand over the last 40 years. With a well-established wholesale distribution network, a strong online presence with their own social media profiles and transactional website and a growing portfolio of 18 UK stores – a mixture of wholly owned and joint venture, four of which are in London. Loake was granted a Royal Warrant for the manufacture of Men’s Footwear in 2007 and in 2012 Loake was awarded the prestigious title of ‘Men’s Footwear Brand of the Year’ from both Drapers and the British Footwear Association, which they won again in 2019.