Barker Shoes, Est 1880 Company Profile by Barker Shoes

“The Barker product range is best in class. Our customers understand and appreciate its inherent value proposition of Goodyear welted, Made in England quality”. “The brand, extensively known through Europe and Asia, has started to develop a following amongst our Canadian customer base, despite its relatively untapped exposure to the North American market”.

“The Barker team, led by their hands-on Managing Director, Alan Pringle, is always eager to raise the bar and meet the fastidious demands of their global clientele. Most importantly, they actually execute and deliver as promised”.

“I especially enjoy collaborating directly with the team on special projects unique to our market”. “Tried and tested with over a hundred years of shoe making experience to draw from, I always have faith that Barker will deliver a refined product in a last that works”.

Kevin Eisenberg

Senior Buyer & Merchandise Manager

HERITAGE Barker was founded in 1880 by Arthur Barker in Earls Barton, Northampton. It was his vision to create the ďŹ nest shoes in Northamptonshire. In the early days Arthur Barker employed a small band of artisans who would work from their own workshops in the village, but as business began to grow he moved to a small factory in Station Road, Earls Barton. As trade grew the company moved to larger premises, until eventually the new factory was opened in 1985 by HRH The Queen Mother.

This factory is 100

metres from the original factory and the company employs some of the descendants of the original workforce. Barker continues to use the same time-honoured manufacturing skills and processes which have established Barker as one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premium shoemaking brands.

PROUDLY MADE IN ENGLAND FOUNDED 1880

TIMELINE

1880 Founded by William Barker in Station rd, Earls Barton

1921

1956

Arthur Barker Jr

Accomplished

takes the helm.

footwear designer

1948 3rd Generation Albert and Charles Barker

1995

2018

Barker future &

Barker proudly makes

expansion secured

William Barker in

through new

charge

ownership.

200,000 pairs of shoes a year in England

1985

2005

New factory

The Exclusive &

opened on Station

coveted Barker

Rd by HRH The

Black range

Queen Mother.

launches.

FACTORY

Location: Earls Barton, Northampton Purpose built in 1985 on the original 1880 site in Station rd. Opened in 1987 by HRH The Queen Mother Production 2018: Approx 200K prs per annum Y O U

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SPOTLIGHT

Our People Barker proudly employs a workforce of over 170 skilled craftspeople at our factory in

Made in England Production

Never out of Stock

Barker proudly makes almost

A stock holding of over 80K

200, 000 prs of shoes a year in

pairs. Barker offers a never out

England.

of stock service even on

Northampton & retail stores

seasonal lines. Quick repeat order dispatch,

Distinctively British

Export

Barker has been visited by the

Currently exporting to over 50

Queen Mother and Princess Anne.

countries worldwide. 35% of

Supported and worn by the Royal

turnover currently from export

family.

sales.

Retail 5 UK stores 2 Russian stores in Moscow 4 Franchise stores

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STORES

LONDON Regent St

LONDON Jermyn St

LONDON Cheapside

LONDON Broad Street

LONDON Bow-lane

LONDON Canary Wharf

MOSCOW Crocus

MOSCOW AямБmall

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Over 1,000 retailers in the UK and worldwide currently sell Barker shoes.

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PRINTEMPS, PARIS Founded in 1865 in the 9th Arrondissement of Paris, Printemps Haussmann is a department store selling the biggest names in fashion, beauty and luxury products. Categorically organized throughout three buildings, products are displayed on 27 levels and 43 500 mÂ˛ of ďŹ&#x201A;oor space.

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Barker Shoes is delighted to have opened its new store in Printemps, Paris on 19th February 2018. Located within the prestigious Printemps Haussmann department store in central Paris, the new Barker store incorporates both contemporary and modern tastes with every detail. In harmony with its luxurious Printemps surroundings, each element is designed to ensure a superb shopping experience for our guests.

RANGES

We offer a wide range of Made in England footwear over 8 key ranges: ● Handcrafted ● Professional ● Barker Tech ● Creative ● Country ● Casual ● Moccasins ● Ladies ● Accessories & Shoe Care We regularly update our ranges with new and innovative styles.

HANDCRAFTED ● Distinctive styles made using high quality European calf leather. ● Soft shoulder leather linings. ● Styles feature either a closed channel or Northampton story ‘script sole. ● Delivered in a luxurious textured box.

PROFESSIONAL ● The classics at incredible value. ● Featuring calf , high shine and suede leathers. ● Combination leather, and rubber Dainite soles. ● Covers all bases for the professional man on some of our most popular lasts.

PRICES RRP $300 - $425

COUNTRY ● Featuring twice tumbled french calf grain leathers. ● Variety of sole options including rubber Dainite and commando and lightweight Vibram. ● Practical and fashionable our country boots can be dressed up and down.

PRICES RRP $525 - $575

CREATIVE ● Design led retakes on the English classic. ● Featuring hand painted leathers as well as unique patterns with leather and suede combinations ● Barker Shoes are more than just black, brown and tan - we embrace colour and design.

PRICES RRP $425 - $545

BARKER TECH ● Goodyear welted shoes with the comfort and ﬂexibility of a sneaker. ● Featuring a removable, shock absorbing antibacterial in sock. ● Rubber forepart sole with leather waist. ● Padded tounge and topline.

PRICES RRP $425 - $545

MOCCASINS ● Genuine ‘full bag’ moccasins in a wide variety of patterns, leathers, and ﬁnishes. ● Large range. ● Comfort guaranteed.

PRICES RRP $225 - $275

LADIES ● Large range of Goodyear Welted footwear for women. ● Variety of styles including brogues, loafers and boots. ● Bold and exciting colour combinations and distinctive detailing.

PRICES RRP $345 - $435

ACCESSORIES ● Belts made from the same leather as the shoes for a perfect match. ● Wide range of Barker branded shoe care products. ● Walletts & keyrings. .

PRICES On request

CONSTRUCTION

All Barker lasts are based on over 100 years of study of the anatomy of the foot and its contours. Barker lasts are graded to different ﬁttings and whole and half sizes to ensure that all feet can be correctly and comfortably ﬁtted.

only use the ﬁnest

leather sourced

quality calf

from England, France,

Italy and Spain. Our components come from all over the the Northamptonshire county.

GOODYEAR WELTED We use the traditional Goodyear Welted construction to produce the majority of our shoes. It takes over 200 operations to make a Barker Goodyear Welted shoe and approximately eight weeks to complete a pair from start to ﬁnish...

IN STORE EXPERIENCES Our craftsmen regularly take part in in store demonstrations for our retailers. The events are always well received, increasing footfall and sales. Available on request.

Export Award

BARKER IN THE NEWS

Barker

was

prestigious

Gold

Excellence President

presented

Award

HRH

with for

Princess

the

Export Anne,

of the UK Fashion & Textile

Association.

Chamber Award Barker was proud to be awarded The Chamber Business

Award for Best

Digital Campaign in both the regional (Northamptonshireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) and more recently The National s

Barker is currently exporting high quality footwear to over 50

In November 2011 Barker was honoured with a second Royal visit

countries worldwide and was proud to be presented with the

when HRH Princess Anne unveiled a plaque to commemorate its

prestigious Gold Award for Export Excellence by HRH Princess

130th Anniversary.

Anne, President of the UK Fashion & Textile Association.

In 2018 Barker was awarded with both the regional and national award for Best Digital Campaign by Commerce.

the British Chambers of

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