Loake Shoemakers

Loake Shoemakers is a family run business now managed by the 5^th generation of the family. Their premium grade Goodyear welted shoes continue to be made in Kettering, England, in the same factory that the three brothers originally built in 1894.

They have a well-established wholesale distribution network, a strong online presence with their own social media profiles and transactional website and a growing portfolio of 18 UK stores – a mixture of wholly owned and joint venture, four of which are in London.

After working with Prima Solutions for almost two decades, the business has changed into a true multi-channel brand.

The software that Prima delivers not only facilitates these changes, but coupled with the expertise that the Prima team brings into the process, Loake have been able to manage each change with minimal disruption to their business.

The PrimaNet system is able to manage the intricate processes involved in the manufacture of Loake’s shoes, including a ‘Just in Time’ service to increase efficiency and decrease waste by only receiving raw materials as they are needed to maintain a reduced stock holding and continually feed the production process.

Direct access to both online and offline information means Loake are able to review KPI’s and make time-critical, strategic decisions on-the-go.