Dr. Martens plc

Earlier this month, our EMEA region came together to celebrate something truly special — the Bouncing Soles Awards. A moment to shine a spotlight on the drive, passion and #custodianship that define our people across the region in FY25.   Hosted at our HQ in Camden, with virtual cheers from teams across Europe, the ceremony gave us all a chance to recognise those who were nominated by their peers — and celebrated by us all.   These awards honour those who live and breathe our values: 👣 Be Yourself 💥 Act Courageously ❤️ Show You Care From 'Outstanding Debut' to 'Unsung Hero', 'Hell for Leather' to 'Team of the Year', every award was a tribute to what makes Dr. Martens so special — our people. A huge round of applause to all our colleagues who received nominations and an even bigger congratulations to those who made it to a spot on the podium as a Finalist or Winner. A special mention to our Icon of the Year — Camilla Margheritini, B2B Account Manager — a true role model of our values, every single day 👏 A big thank you to the EMEA team for Showing You Care and bringing this event to life with energy and heart. And here's to our winners, another year of bouncing soles, shared wins, and doing things The DM Way. 🥾✨ #DrMartens #LifeAtDrMartens #BouncingSolesAwards Be Yourself - Christie-Rose Roberts Show You Care - Hayley Reed Act Courageously - Rubi-Blue Collins Outstanding Debut - Kelsey Lenoch Unsung Hero - Emily N. Hell For Leather - Holly Ginolfi Best Foot Forward - Yasu Pola-Samuels Player's Player - Emillie Doyle Teams of the Year - DTC Merchandising, B2B Germany (DACH)

We’re excited to share that we are the proud winners of a Learning Excellence Award! 🏆 We were nominated for work on our management and leadership development programmes, which we run in collaboration with our valued partners, PeopleUnboxed. Beating out hot competition from other businesses in the Retail, Hospitality, Sport and Leisure sector including Tesco and Entain, the judges called out the programme’s blended approach, using a combination of ’role-playing, coaching and peer-collaboration to empower leaders through the DM Way Leadership Framework’. PeopleUnboxed demonstrate an incredible level of expertise and commitment to our success, ensuring that each learning initiative not only aligns with our strategic objectives, but also adds value to our people and their career development. So… why did we win? Our longest-running programme, Manager Essentials, has a 4.8/5 rating with all participants sharing that the programme has made a positive difference to how they work. Our retail development programmes, Retail Manager and Retail Leader, have an NPS (Net Promoter Score) of 100 and 90 respectively. And brand new for 2025, we have Leader Essentials which is aimed towards experienced managers in corporate roles who are ready to take their people and project leadership skills to the next level. But that’s not all… in the spirit of our DRIVE Success Factor, which is all about being energised to make things even better, we’re focused on continuously elevating the programmes with additional learning interventions and support materials. A huge shout out to Rachel Shearer and Rachel Menezes for their incredible work leading these programmes and improving them year after year. Growth is an important driver for all of us at DM’s and so we’re delighted to be recognised within the industry for our commitment to this. #DrMartens #LifeAtDrMartens Learning Excellence Awards #learningexcellenceawards

🙌 Big congratulations to our brilliant IP team at Dr. Martens! We’re proud to share that they’ve been shortlisted for ‘Fashion and Apparel Team of the Year’ at the WTR Industry Awards – a prestigious recognition of their incredible impact and expertise. From trade marks to designs, this team plays a vital role in protecting the unique DNA of our brand. They stand on the frontlines of innovation and creativity, ensuring the integrity of everything that makes DM’s iconic – and helping to shape our future. Being recognised by World Trademark Review is a true testament to their talent, tenacity, and passion. Huge thanks and congratulations to the team: Catherine Shapiro, Sarah Cook, Clara Bakosi, Drew Layton, Sophie Vere Nicoll (Hallstrom), Jenna Penemo, Alex Zdunek, Charlotte Fong, Elaine Jin and Ramona R. You’re true custodians of the brand – and we’re lucky to have you. #DrMartens #WTRIndustryAwards #IPExcellence #BrandProtection

🙌 Dr. Martens New Store Opening in Paris! Here we go 🔥! We are more than ready and excited to announce the opening of our newest and 6th Dr. Martens store in Paris! This exciting milestone is a huge step forward in bringing our iconic footwear, boots, and accessories closer to our consumers in Paris. Come and explore our new store, where our amazing team is ready to welcome you. A huge thank you to the entire team who made this opening possible – your hard work and dedication always shine through! So, what are you waiting for? If you’re nearby, swing by and say “Bonjour" – we can’t wait to see you.

Exciting News! Applications are now open for the Dr. Martens Footwear Production Apprenticeship. We’re looking for hands-on, passionate individuals to join our Made in England Factory in Northamptonshire and train to become the next generation of Dr. Martens shoemakers - no prior experience needed. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team crafting our iconic footwear. But don’t just take our word for it, hear from our current apprentices in the video below. Ready to kick-start your shoemaking career or know someone who would be a great fit? Apply now https://lnkd.in/guBgaAXt #apprenticeships #craftingicons #drmartens #footwearproduction

65 YEARS OF THE 1460 BOOT —and we celebrated around the world in true Docs style. This week, we celebrated the birthday of our most iconic design: the 1460 boot. First launched on 1st April 1960 (hence the name), it’s been a symbol of self-expression ever since - putting a bounce in the step of the world’s odd ones out for six and a half decades. Across the globe, in our retail stores, offices, DCs and factories, we came together to mark 1460 Boot Day with cake, connection, and a whole lot of love for the boot that started it all. One boot, countless stories. Same time next year? #DrMartens #1460BootDay #65YearsOfDocs #OriginalIcon

Exciting News! Applications are now open for the Dr. Martens Footwear Production Apprenticeship. We’re looking for hands-on, passionate individuals to join our Made in England Factory in Northamptonshire and train to become the next generation of Dr. Martens shoemakers - no prior experience needed. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team crafting our iconic footwear. But don’t just take our word for it, hear from our current apprentices in the video below. Ready to kick-start your shoemaking career or know someone who would be a great fit? Apply now https://lnkd.in/guBgaAXt #apprenticeships #craftingicons #drmartens #footwearproduction

In two weeks time I celebrate my first year anniversary at Dr. Martens. What an 11 months & 17 days it has been! It really has been a time like no other. Now today 1.4. 2025, we celebrate 65 years of Dr. Martens boots making an impact on the world. Defying norms and empowering our consumers to truly be themselves, to walk with confidence and revel in their individuality. Putting the bounce into their step. It’s awesome to be part of something like this. Every day I get to work with brilliant teams and talented souls and it’s these teams and souls that are behind every DM's boot, sandal and shoe that goes out into the world. We got to take a moment today and enjoy our story and marvel at the vision, craftmanship and place where it all began. It’s iconic.

What an amazing day yesterday for us at Dr. Martens plc celebrating our 65 anniversary since the first 1460 boot came off the production line. The passion and collaboration that this company has to offer is unmatched and I’m proud to say I work here. Big shout out to our fantastic Culture and Engagement Team and also our Social Committees for a great day! Check out our limited edition 1460 Love Letter Leather Boots, crafted and released for the occasion - https://lnkd.in/dtpuKjCB #lifeatdrmartens #loveletter #annivesary #lifeatdms

Yesterday we celebrated a truly special moment across DM's - the 65th anniversary of our iconic 1460 boot. I was fortunate to spend the day with our teams in Northamptonshire, producing a global moment for all of our people livestreamed from the bedroom of the cottage where it all began. Meeting our teams here, including those in our world-famous 'Made In England' factory and the incredibly hardworking Warth Park distribution centre, was without doubt one of the highlights since I joined Dr. Martens just over 6 months ago. Forever the spiritual home of our brand, I find it hard to describe the experience in just a few words. The people here are icons themselves, and I really look forward to working with them further. Thank you for having me - you are truly #MadeLikeNoOther #ManyHandsMakeLifeWork #65YearsInTheMaking #DrMartens