Barratts Shoes

The story of Barratts Shoes

Barratts was a major British shoe-shop chain. After repeated financial difficulties, the remaining business entered administration in 2013.

Origins and development

Barratts Shoes forms part of the history of British footwear retail. The business or brand dates to 1903. Barratts was a major British shoe-shop chain. After repeated financial difficulties, the remaining business entered administration in 2013.

Ownership and later years

Recorded ownership or associated operators: Barratts; later Stylo and investors. The original UK chain or named retail format ended or changed in 2013. The distinction between a closed chain and a surviving trademark should be checked when updating this record.

Archive and branding research

Historic shopfront photographs, dated advertisements, original logos, catalogues and company reports should be added when their dates and reuse permissions can be established. This is a research draft and should be fact-checked before publication.