It began with a flash of inspiration. It was 1825 in the Somerset village of Street and James Clark was busy working at the tannery owned by his brother, Cyrus. Among the sheepskin rugs, the off-cuts and cast-offs were piling up when James had a brainwave: “Slippers!”. And the rest, as they say, is history. A few stitches and a few years later, the sheepskin slipper was born. It was the very first Clarks shoe and the opening chapter in a remarkable story that continues to…
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It began with a flash of inspiration. It was 1825 in the Somerset village of Street and James Clark was busy working at the tannery owned by his brother, Cyrus. Among the sheepskin rugs, the off-cuts and cast-offs were piling up when James had a brainwave: “Slippers!”. And the rest, as they say, is history. A few stitches and a few years later, the sheepskin slipper was born.
It was the very first Clarks shoe and the opening chapter in a remarkable story that continues to unfold to this day. In the decades that have passed since the young Mr. Clark’s eureka moment our shoes have seen social, political and economic revolution. They’ve seen fashions in footwear come and go, and come again – everything from court shoes and winklepickers to wedge heels, sandals and sneakers. They’ve tapped to the beat of crooners, rockers, Britpoppers and hip hoppers. They’ve walked, marched, strode and sashayed through an ever-changing world.
New technology, state-of the-art facilities and our love of shoes means we’re not only the number one shoe brand in the UK. With continuing growth in North America, Western and Eastern Europe, India and China, we’re also the world’s largest casual and smart shoe company and the fourth largest footwear company on the planet.
We’ve come a long way since Cyrus and James Clark and the ‘Brown Petersburg’. But their vision and passion live on in our shoes. You could say we’re following in their footsteps.
LinkedIn followers
113,233
People associated on LinkedIn
6,634
Reported office locations
40 High Street, Street, Somerset BA16 0EQ, GB
Business categories
Lifestyle
Textiles
E-Commerce
Shoes
Retail
Fashion
Shopping
Apparel
Financial Services
Women's
Manufacturing
Men's
Other recorded names
Clarks
Specialties
Footwear design
Retail experts
and consumer trust
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Industry
Retail
Size
10,001+ employees
Headquarters
Street, Somerset
Organization type
Privately Held
Year founded
1825
Specialties
Footwear designRetail expertsand consumer trust
Clarks has 12 open jobs in Canada as of November 6, 2026. Top locations: Delta, Toronto and Barrie.
Clarks needs a part-time team lead who can lead the floor, deliver strong sales, and coach colleagues. The role requires extended standing, bending, climbing ladders and lifting up to 50 lbs.
Candidates need prior retail experience and prior management experience. The role involves extended standing, bending, climbing ladders and lifting up to 50 lbs.
Clarks needs a part-time team lead who can lead the floor, deliver strong sales, and coach colleagues. The role requires extended standing, bending, climbing ladders and lifting up to 50 lbs.
5+ YOECandidates need 5 to 7 years of retail or outside sales experience and extensive product knowledge. A business degree is preferred, footwear or fashion experience is an asset, and travel flexibility is essential.
Clarks needs a part-time team lead who can lead the floor, deliver strong sales, and coach colleagues. The role requires extended standing, bending, climbing ladders and lifting up to 50 lbs.
Candidates need to be comfortable standing for long periods, bending, climbing ladders and lifting up to 50 lbs. They must follow loss prevention policies and show strong customer service and a good sense of the Clarks brand.
Candidates need to deliver good sales results and provide excellent customer service. The role requires standing for long periods, bending, climbing ladders and lifting up to 50 lbs.
Candidates need to deliver good sales results and provide excellent customer service. The role requires standing for long periods, bending, climbing ladders and lifting up to 50 lbs.
Clarks needs a part-time team lead who can lead the floor, deliver strong sales, and coach colleagues. The role requires extended standing, bending, climbing ladders and lifting up to 50 lbs.
Clarks needs a part-time team lead who can lead the floor, deliver strong sales, and coach colleagues. The role requires extended standing, bending, climbing ladders and lifting up to 50 lbs.
Candidates need to deliver good sales results and provide excellent customer service. The role requires standing for long periods, bending, climbing ladders and lifting up to 50 lbs.
Candidates need prior retail experience and prior management experience. The role involves extended standing, bending, climbing ladders and lifting up to 50 lbs.