Bootmaker to create 150 jobs after record six months

Northampton-based Dr Martens has announced record first-half results after selling 6.3 million pairs of boots, shoes and sandals during the period.

For the six months to the end of September, the firm increased revenues by 16% to £369.9m, while profits rose by 46% to £61.3m.

Dr Martens said it plans to open another 10 stores in the second half of its financial year, creating 150 jobs.

Kenny Wilson, CEO, said: “Our strong performance in the first half is testament to the strength of our business model, the under penetration of our brand globally, our agility in adapting to changing conditions and the passion and dedication of our people. We continue to take a long-term custodian approach to growing the brand, prioritising DTC channels and our seven priority markets. At the start of the period we took Italy and Iberia back under direct control and we are very pleased with their performance to date.

“I remain hugely excited about the growth potential of the Dr. Martens brand.”r