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Dr Martens company history timeline

2000

As the brand turned 40, and the new millennium began, the firm enjoyed its best year for sales, with the company selling £250m of boots in 2000 alone.

2003

Then in 2003 the revitalisation of the famous brand began with high fashion designers from around the globe re-interpreting and customising the classic 1460 boot.

2005

In 2005 it won The Institute for Turnaround's annual award, after R Griggs restructure the company back to profitability.

2007

In 2007 the resurgence continued when the original Cobbs Lane factory in Northampton factory recommenced the manufacture of hand-made Doctor Martens Originals.

2009

A 2009 partnership with Raf Simons was an exercise in extremes, offering shiny, gilded pieces alongside simple working class inspired designs.

2013

In October 2013 R Griggs Group Limited was sold to a private equity firm Permira for £300m.

2019

For the year ended March 31, 2019, Dr Martens saw its revenue jump 30 per cent to £454.4m, while EBITDA rose 70 per cent to £80m.

2022

June 2022 Rolex Day-Date and Datejust: Fit for the Oval Office June 2022 Watches of Knightsbridge: Collectors of exceptional vintage timepieces June 2022 The History of The Cartier Tank

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