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Shoe Zone set to slump to loss as it warns over Iran war hit to trading

The retailer said the Middle East conflict was partly to blame for lower shopper confidence and is also pushing up costs.

Evening Standard · Apr 22

Shoe Zone takes aim at Government policy as profit woes laid bare

The retailer saw annual profits slump by more than two-thirds to £3.3 million and is predicting another 70% plunge in the current year.

Evening Standard · Jan 13

Shoe Zone blames Budget tax hikes as chain halves profit forecast

Shoe Zone bosses said they saw weaker ‘discretionary spending’ and decreased footfall in stores.

Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2025

Shoe Zone blames Rachel Reeves’ budget for closing stores

The store employs around 2,250 staff across 297 stores

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024

Shoe Zone blames Budget costs for store closures and warns over profits

Shares in the retailer slumped as it slashed profit guidance for the year to next September, just two months after warning over 2023-24 earnings.

Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2024

Retailer Shoe Zone to close stores as a result of the Budget

Retailer said it had seen “very challenging trading conditions” since October.

Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2024

Shoe Zone sees shares on back foot after warning over profits slump

The chain said annual pre-tax profits are expected to be ‘not less than’ £9.6 million, down from £16.2 million the previous year.

Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2024

Shoe Zone steps up profits guidance after strong trading

Footwear retailer Shoe Zone, has announced an “exceptional” month of sales which soared beyond management expectations.

Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2023

Shoe Zone shares up as spring sales beat expectations

Shoe Zone says profitability helped by due lower shipping container costs and demand for summer products

Birmingham Post · Jun 9, 2023

Sales up, profits down at Shoe Zone – as store estate shrinks by 52

Profits were impacted by inflation, lower margins due to higher container prices and a weak pound

Birmingham Post · May 16, 2023