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Crocs set to open brand new store at Livingston Designer Outlet
Across the pond, Crocs has unveiled its
revamped 34th Street destination store, marking the brand’s second major New York makeover in just four months. Following the launch of the Crocs Icon store on Broadway earlier this year, the 34th Street location now steps forward with a landmark redesign, bringing the latest evolution of the global Crocs concept to one of Manhattan’s busiest retail corridors. The reimagined store commands a prime
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rocs has announced it is opening a new store next month at Livingston Designer Outlet, the largest outlet mall
in Scotland, located South West of Edinburgh. The new 1,817sq ft store will provide customers
with access to the brand’s core collections and accessories. This includes Crocs distinctive design, comfort and versatility that has continually made the brand a popular choice for casualwear and outdoor activities. This will be a 1,400sq ft unit offering its full
range of casual footwear for adults and kids, including its clogs, sandals and trend-led styles.
Shoppers will also be able to customise their footwear with a wide selection of Jibbitz charms. Josh Blatt, Senior Asset Manager at Global
Mutual, said: “The opening of the new Crocs store at Livingston Designer Outlet marks an exciting step in the growth of the outlet. Crocs are one of the world’s most iconic footwear brands and we’re delighted to bring shoppers a new proposition that we are sure they will love.” This comes after the brand announced in June that it is opening its first-ever London outlet store at London Designer Outlet (LDO) in Wembley Park.
position on this iconic stretch, just a stone’s throw from the world-famous Empire State Building. This four-storey unit offers 6,300sq ft of retail space across two trading floors, making it one of the world’s largest Crocs stores. The redesign introduces an elevated customer experience and contemporary aesthetic that reflects Crocs’ growing cultural presence. A reworked spatial plan on both floors brings intuitive zoning and purposeful flow, weaving engagement, interaction, discovery and self- expression into every step. At the heart of the store, dual Jibbitz Bars
showcase an ever-growing library of iconic charms, accompanied by a personalisation workshop nook where fans can personalise their Crocs side by side – underscoring Crocs’ belief in creativity as a shared experience.
Coats completes its acquisition of OrthoLite brand C
oats Group plc has completed its acquisition of OrthoLite, one of the leading brands in premium insoles.
This marks a major milestone in the company’s long-term growth plans and strengthens its existing footwear division through expansion into the attractive, high-growth premium insole segment. Both companies already have a similar customer base, a complementary global footprint and a commitment to industry-leading innovation and sustainability practices. “OrthoLite is one of the world’s most
innovative manufacturers in footwear materials,” said David Paja, Group Chief Executive Officer. “With our combined capabilities, we’ll now be able to offer our customers more future-focused solutions for more of the shoe – without compromising on the trusted quality both companies stand for.
We’re delighted to officially welcome the OrthoLite team to the Coats family.” Coats first announced
its intention to purchase OrthoLite, and its sustainable materials brand, Cirql, in July for an initial enterprise value of $770 million. Following previous footwear acquisitions, this is the latest step in the company’s ambition to shape the future of the global apparel and footwear supply chain through innovation, sustainability, and digital technologies that improve quality, efficiency and performance. Glenn Barrett, Founder and CEO of OrthoLite, added: “I’m confident this move will bring even more value and opportunity for our customers and our people, while still delivering the great partnership and collaboration we’ve taken pride
in over the years. After 28 years leading the way in premium insoles, I look forward to this next era of growth with Coats.” The company will also
move from a three-division organisational structure, previously Apparel, Footwear
and Performance Materials, toward a simplified two-division structure focused on Apparel and Footwear. Existing Performance Materials businesses will be folded into the two new divisions. The divisions will be led by Pasquale
Abruzzese, Footwear CEO and Group Chief Operating Officer, and Adrian Elliott, Apparel CEO and Group Chief Commercial Officer. Glenn Barrett will continue to lead the OrthoLite business.
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