Clarks might be the

footwear of choice for many Jamaican men, but the shoe brand is set to close a

number of its stores as it tries to reverse losses.

The popular UK-based

brand plans to close several of its 1,000 stores worldwide over the next five

years as it tries to restructure is loss performing operations.

The news of the

closures comes after it was disclosed that the only remaining factory in

England will be closed. However, production will continue in other countries.

This moves also comes

following the closure of 18 loss-making stores in the UK in recent times.

Clarks has been

selling shoes for more than 194 years and has become a firm favourite for many

persons, especially people living in Jamaica.

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This popularity has

been seen with the release of Clarks by Vybz Kartel, Popcaan and Vanessa

Bling (formerly Gaza Slim) in 2010. The love for the brand was also seen earlier

this year when Jahvillani released Clarks Pon Foot, a song that got the

attention of the brand, as it was posted on their Instagram page during the

summer.

We do hope Clarks

manages to get things in order because we know how much Jamaicans love the

brand.