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C & J Clark America, Inc. Headquarters company history timeline

1978

In 1978, the company turned to the United States, acquiring noted shoemaker and retailer Hanover.

1979

1979: The company acquires the Bostonian shoe manufacturing and retail business in the United States.

1986

In 1986, Clarks announced its interest in selling off its United States holdings to emphasize the Clarks brand in the United States, but was unable to find a buyer offering the right purchase price.

1989

In 1989, the Clark family voted against taking the company public.

1992

By 1992, the company was forced to slash its dividends, provoking a rebellion from a faction of the Clark family, which demanded Dickson's ouster.

1993

Yet Clarks continued to struggle into 1993.

1993: The company puts itself up for sale, then rejects an offer to buy from Berisford.

2001

In 2001, the company turned to Germany, paying £23 million to acquire children's shoe specialist Elefanten from industrial conglomerate Freudenberg.

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