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Daily Mirror
22-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mirror
Damart cuts 50% off Birkenstock-like sandals that are shaped to hug your feet
Damart's double strap sandals are the perfect lookalike for Birkenstock's Arizona sandals, and now you can save 50% on them as they're slashed to under £25 There's nothing better than a pair of sandals during the summer months, and one of the most-loved styles has to be a double strap footbed pair. Although Birkenstock's Arizona sandals are the original pair that everyone covets, they can be a little pricey – even though they're currently on sale at Schuh down from £105 to £78.99. However we spotted a fantastic lookalike pair at Damart, with the Piedical Mule sandals not only already more affordable at £49, but thanks to the brand's current sale they've been slashed by 50% to £24.50. That makes their sale price more than £50 cheaper than the Birkenstock pair, whilst still giving you a similar look. The sandals come in four different colours, with taupe, brown, blue and coral options to choose from. However currently it's only the toffee brown shade that's on sale; the others are still full price at £49, and all colours are available in sizes 3 to 8. Made from 100% real leather with a suede finish, the double straps mirror the iconic design and have fully adjustable buckle fastenings that lets you get just the right fit on your feet. The corkbed-style soles are also ideal for getting the look, and are made with piedical for a truly supportive fit. One reason the Piedical Mule sandals are so popular is that the footbed itself is also shaped to your foot, offering plenty of support to make sure they're comfortable enough to wear all day. This style of sandals have been a bit hit thanks to how versatile and easy they are to style. You can wear them with everything from jeans and jumpers to midi dresses, denim shorts and mini skirts, making them a great addition to your wardrobe. Of course there are plenty of other brands offering similar styles, too. New Look's Brown Faux Suede Buckled Strap Sandals are perfect for shoppers on a budget, priced at £16.99 and made from faux suede with four colour options available. Elsewhere, Reef's Ojai Two Bar Sandals are priced at £110 and made from an ultra soft suede material with a footbed that's been anatomically contoured and topped with a plush suede sock for extra comfort underfoot. However, Damart's Piedical Mule sandals have been highly praised by shoppers, who love how comfortable they are. One said: 'Very comfortable and a good fit.' Whilst another agreed: 'Love these sandals I knew I would, as they are so like you know what, that I have been wearing for years, but they are a lovely colour, and very nice fabric sort of a bit more classy really than the norm. They are a good fit, very comfortable and I expect wil be hard wearing too, roll on summer.' One did mention: 'Loved the colour and fits well. A little disappointed with the hight of the heel, I thought from seeing the picture they were slightly higher. But have kept them.' But others were full of praise, saying: 'Love these, ordered the Tan, so comfy to wear so ordered the blue. Great price.'
Fashion Network
24-04-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
French group Damartex bounces back slightly in Q3 2024-25
Is Damartex beginning to bounce back? The French fashion group whose products are aimed at older consumers glimpsed a little sunshine in Q3 2024-25. In the January-March period, Damartex's revenue increased by 1.7% over the same period last year, to €132 million. Over the last nine months however, Damartex posted a 0.8% revenue downturn, to €416.5 million. The Q3 result 'confirmed the resilience of the group's brand portfolio and its agility in the face of a turbulent macroeconomic environment that is affecting consumer behaviour,' Damartex said in a press release. The fashion division recorded a 1.3% revenue growth in Q3, driven by 'solid commercial momentum' in February and March. The Damart chain, after struggling for several quarters, finally reversed the trend and recorded a revenue rise (of an unspecified amount), 'thanks to its clientèle's interest in the new collections' and despite 'a downturn in January partly due to a deliberate shortening of the end-of-season sales period, thanks to improved inventory management.' Belgian fashion brand Xandres, which lately had performed more positively, instead recorded a 3.8% revenue shortfall in Q3, which the group explained with 'a better inventory position during end-of-season sales and a new delivery schedule for multibrand clients.' Over the last nine months, Xandres posted a 3.6% increase in sales. The Damartex fashion division's overall result over nine months was down 2.1% compared to the previous year, for a revenue of €317 million. The group's home and lifestyle division, which includes 3 Pagen, Magic Showcase, and Coopers of Stortford, grew its revenue by 3% in Q3 and by 3.7% over nine months, to €77.6 million. Finally, revenue for the healthcare division increased by 2.6% in Q3 and by 2.8% over nine months, to €21.8 million. In February 2025, Damartex named Nicolas Marchand as board chairman and CEO. The group is hoping to become profitable again after reducing its net losses in the first half of the current fiscal year.
Fashion Network
24-04-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
French group Damartex bounces back slightly in Q3 2024-25
Is Damartex beginning to bounce back? The French fashion group whose products are aimed at older consumers glimpsed a little sunshine in Q3 2024-25. In the January-March period, Damartex's revenue increased by 1.7% over the same period last year, to €132 million. Over the last nine months however, Damartex posted a 0.8% revenue downturn, to €416.5 million. The Q3 result 'confirmed the resilience of the group's brand portfolio and its agility in the face of a turbulent macroeconomic environment that is affecting consumer behaviour,' Damartex said in a press release. The fashion division recorded a 1.3% revenue growth in Q3, driven by 'solid commercial momentum' in February and March. The Damart chain, after struggling for several quarters, finally reversed the trend and recorded a revenue rise (of an unspecified amount), 'thanks to its clientèle's interest in the new collections' and despite 'a downturn in January partly due to a deliberate shortening of the end-of-season sales period, thanks to improved inventory management.' Belgian fashion brand Xandres, which lately had performed more positively, instead recorded a 3.8% revenue shortfall in Q3, which the group explained with 'a better inventory position during end-of-season sales and a new delivery schedule for multibrand clients.' Over the last nine months, Xandres posted a 3.6% increase in sales. The Damartex fashion division's overall result over nine months was down 2.1% compared to the previous year, for a revenue of €317 million. The group's home and lifestyle division, which includes 3 Pagen, Magic Showcase, and Coopers of Stortford, grew its revenue by 3% in Q3 and by 3.7% over nine months, to €77.6 million. Finally, revenue for the healthcare division increased by 2.6% in Q3 and by 2.8% over nine months, to €21.8 million. In February 2025, Damartex named Nicolas Marchand as board chairman and CEO. The group is hoping to become profitable again after reducing its net losses in the first half of the current fiscal year.
Fashion Network
24-04-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
French group Damartex bounces back slightly in Q3 2024-25
Is Damartex beginning to bounce back? The French fashion group whose products are aimed at older consumers glimpsed a little sunshine in Q3 2024-25. In the January-March period, Damartex's revenue increased by 1.7% over the same period last year, to €132 million. Over the last nine months however, Damartex posted a 0.8% revenue downturn, to €416.5 million. The Q3 result 'confirmed the resilience of the group's brand portfolio and its agility in the face of a turbulent macroeconomic environment that is affecting consumer behaviour,' Damartex said in a press release. The fashion division recorded a 1.3% revenue growth in Q3, driven by 'solid commercial momentum' in February and March. The Damart chain, after struggling for several quarters, finally reversed the trend and recorded a revenue rise (of an unspecified amount), 'thanks to its clientèle's interest in the new collections' and despite 'a downturn in January partly due to a deliberate shortening of the end-of-season sales period, thanks to improved inventory management.' Belgian fashion brand Xandres, which lately had performed more positively, instead recorded a 3.8% revenue shortfall in Q3, which the group explained with 'a better inventory position during end-of-season sales and a new delivery schedule for multibrand clients.' Over the last nine months, Xandres posted a 3.6% increase in sales. The Damartex fashion division's overall result over nine months was down 2.1% compared to the previous year, for a revenue of €317 million. The group's home and lifestyle division, which includes 3 Pagen, Magic Showcase, and Coopers of Stortford, grew its revenue by 3% in Q3 and by 3.7% over nine months, to €77.6 million. Finally, revenue for the healthcare division increased by 2.6% in Q3 and by 2.8% over nine months, to €21.8 million. In February 2025, Damartex named Nicolas Marchand as board chairman and CEO. The group is hoping to become profitable again after reducing its net losses in the first half of the current fiscal year.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
"Immersive installation" GRUE opens in Bingley for Bradford 2025
A dream-like installation in Bingley has opened to the public, as part of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture. The installation, named GRUE, is situated at Damart Mill and opened on February 8 and 9. GRUE will present a series of sessions especially for local schools, home educators, and community groups from February 11 to 14 before reopening to the public for February half term from February 15 to 23. Commissioned by Bradford 2025, GRUE, a "magical immersive installation" by Wintercroft and ARCADE, is described as "perfect" for families with pre-school and primary school children. Complete with live performers and inspired by Bingley's heritage, audiences will explore various fantastical landscapes in the Mill's basement. The scenery has been created by the people of Bradford, in workshops including drop-in sessions in libraries, and is entirely made from sustainable and repurposed materials such as paper and cardboard. Community members have contributed to the creation of items that feature in the installation, including birds, fish, houses, flowers, grasses, and faces (Image: Supplied) Hundreds of community members have contributed to the creation of more than 1,000 items featured in GRUE, including birds, fish, houses, and flowers. Local schools have also played a part in building the magical world of GRUE, and will enjoy class trips to the installation in the week before half term. GRUE marks the first event in Bradford 2025's year-long PLAY programme, a series of events and playful interventions set to occur throughout the year. Rhiannon Hannon, director of creative engagement and participation at Bradford 2025, said: "GRUE is the first of many events we're working on as part of our year-long PLAY programme, which aims to involve children and young people in our UK City of Culture year and encourage them to play. "Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture is building on an extraordinary history of play in the Bradford District by developing a programme that celebrates the universality of play as a tool to learn about ourselves, other people, and the world around us." Rach Drew, co-artistic director and CEO of ARCADE, added: "GRUE is an amazing experience that we've found people really respond to at a deep level; they are inspired to get creative and it captures imaginations." Jeanette Howard-Jones, co-managing director of Damart UK, said: "It is an honour for Damart to be at the heart of GRUE and we are excited for new generations to learn more about our local heritage." Wintercroft, founded by Scarborough-based designer and visual artist Steve Wintercroft, designed GRUE. The installation was produced by Bridlington- and Scarborough-based ARCADE. For more information on Bradford 2025's PLAY Programme, please visit
