Shoe Zone bolstered by strong back-to-school demand
The footwear seller revealed turnover rose by 6.1% to £165.7million in the year ending September, with digital sales jumping by 17% to exceed its pandemic-era peak.
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The footwear seller revealed turnover rose by 6.1% to £165.7million in the year ending September, with digital sales jumping by 17% to exceed its pandemic-era peak.
Established by John W Johnson in 1943, JBI is 80 years old this year. The business began life as two shoe shops, in Bacup, Lancashire, and Rochdale,
The Leicester-based firm noted 'particularly strong' demand in May and early June, supported by healthy orders for summer goods, while falling container shipping rates boosted its profitability.
The Leicester-based firm noted 'particularly strong' demand in May and early June, supported by healthy orders for summer goods, while falling container shipping rates boosted its profitability.