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Cobbs Lane Wallaston, Northamptonshire NN29 7SW, United Kingdom Tel. +44-1933-663281 Fax +44-1933-662848 |
Type: Private
On the web:
http://www.drmartens.com
Employees:
2,110
What fashion statement have the Pope and Madonna made? Both have worn Dr. Martens (aka Doc Martens or Docs), the chunky, thick-soled shoes and boots made by R. Griggs and sold in specialty stores and major retailers. The style has grown beyond the classic, black, lace-up boot to include more than 1,000 variations of boots, shoes, and sandals for adults and children. R. Griggs, one of the UK's biggest shoemakers, returned to its work-boot roots when sales dwindled, but it's back to getting its feet wet elsewhere again. Founded a century ago, the company has been making Docs since 1960. Max Griggs, president, and his brother Stephen, vice chairman, own the company.
Key numbers for fiscal year ending March, 2008:
Sales: $208.4M
Officers:
Chairman: Clifford (Cliff) Morton
Group Managing Director; CEO, Airwair International: David R. Suddens
Group President: Max Griggs
Competitors:
C&J Clark
Skechers U.S.A.
Timberland
