By Harriet Johnston for MailOnline Klaus Märtens was a doctor in the German army during World War II. While on leave in 1945, he injured his ankle while skiing in the Bavarian Alps. He found that his standard-issue army boots were too uncomfortable on his injured foot. While recuperating, he designed improvements to the boots, … Read more
After a quiet few years, the FTSE is set to welcome a wave of fresh blood. Alongside Dr Martens and Moonpig – both of which joined the FTSE this week – a number of multi-billion pound companies are preparing to ‘go public’. This will be the first time these companies will be open to retail … Read more
MARKET REPORT: Dr Martens arrives on the stock market in style as the boot maker is valued at nearly £4bn By Matt Oliver For The Daily Mail Published: 21:52 GMT, 29 January 2021 | Updated: 21:52 GMT, 29 January 2021 Dr Martens arrived on the stock market in style yesterday as the boot maker was … Read more
Kicking off in style! Dr Martens shares jump on stock market debut amid strong demand from investors as the company is valued at over £3.7bn Dr Martens set target price of 370p per share but stock opened up 15% at 425p Today it’s the first day of conditional trading Stock to fully list on the … Read more
Chief executive of Dr. Martens will net an estimated £58m from its blockbuster stock market listing By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 GMT, 24 January 2021 | Updated: 21:50 GMT, 24 January 2021 The chief executive of Dr. Martens will net an estimated £58m from its blockbuster stock market listing launched today. … Read more
Klaus Märtens was a doctor in the German army during World War II. While on leave in 1945, he injured his ankle while skiing in the Bavarian Alps. He found that his standard-issue army boots were too uncomfortable on his injured foot. While recuperating, he designed improvements to the boots, with soft leather and air-padded … Read more
Dr Martens kicks back furlough cash as sales continue to grow despite the closing of stores By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 BST, 12 August 2020 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 12 August 2020 Well heeled: Supermodel Gigi Hadid wearing Dr Martens boots Dr Martens has become the latest firm to pay back … Read more
First pine martens to be reintroduced to England have litter of kits, raising hope for the recovery of the species Three-year scheme began in 2019 to reintroduce pine martens to Forest of Dean The first of the 18 animals were moved from Scotland to Gloucestershire in 2019 Radio tracking and trail camera reveals at least three … Read more
Former hotel worker Claire Hindley was jailed for 2 years and made the subject of a five year restraining order An unruly daughter, who used her Dr Martens boots to repeatedly stamp on her elderly father after he berated her for getting drunk and frittering away money, has been jailed for two years. Former hotel worker … Read more
Wall Street firm to walk off with Dr Martens for £300million By Ben Harrington, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 23:46 GMT, 7 March 2020 | Updated: 23:46 GMT, 7 March 2020 Iconic boots maker Dr Martens is poised to fall into the clutches of one of Wall Street’s most powerful private equity firms for more … Read more