We have all made great friendships through schuh, and to celebrate International Friendship Day, we wanted our employees to recognise and celebrate colleagues who mean so much to them. In partnership with Perkbox, we encouraged our employees to post a message, tell us a story or share a memory and recognise one (or many) of their favourite “schuhbies” for the chance to win Reward Points to spend on Perkbox!
Our teams attended NEXT GEN SCHUH BRAND CONFERENCE last month. It was an amazing day filled with information, insight, opportunities and – of course – shoes! Next Gen schuh Brand Conference was all about Mental Wellness. There was Wellness Mini Movement sessions throughout the day, as well as a Mental Wellness Break in the afternoon, encouraging attendees to Breathe, Move, Connect. The Retail, Buying and Digital teams shared their performance highlights, future projects and exciting plans for the year ahead. Our Next Gen schuh Brand Conference was sponsored by Crocs & Hey Dude. All attendees were gifted with a fabulous pair of Crocs or Hey Dudes to wear to the event and they hosted a fabulous “After Glow” party at night. Representatives from both companies also took the stage to tell us all about their achievements, goals, opportunities – as well as sneak peek at the amazing product coming to schuh in AW24!
We are delighted to announce that Kyle Evans, Senior Deputy Manager of schuh’s Liverpool ONE store, has been recognised as Store Staff Member of the Year at this year’s Drapers Footwear Awards 2024. Kyle Evans’ journey with schuh spans almost seven years, during which he has showcased exceptional dedication, innovation, and a profound commitment to customer service and inclusive team development. Congratulations Kyle. We couldn't be prouder!
At schuh, we are proud to support young talent and build lasting connections with our community through inspiring in-person events. Last night, we sponsored the latest iteration of creative mindset coach Kira Matthews’ Future Self Nights event series. Networking with a twist, the Future Self Nights series aims to encourage attendees to embody their ‘future self’ - think fun, energising, and one key rule: no one is allowed to talk about their current job title until after 8:30 pm. Over a 3-course meal, courtesy of supper club pros Come Together, guests were guided through games and conversation prompts designed to help them manifest the biggest goals on their vision board. Attendees were invited to select the perfect pair to embody their future self from THE SCHUH COLLECTION, schuh’s own brand footwear range. They were also invited to bring any pre-loved footwear to the event for us to recycle as part of our Sell Your Soles take-back initiative. Every pair donated at the event will directly support our charity partner, World Land Trust.
Get your Pride Never Stops charity tote bag today! All profits are donated to @The_Proud_Trust and will aim to fund 233 hours of support for LGBT+ young people: https://lnkd.in/emEPrMEc Two hours a week at one of The Proud Trust’s youth groups can give a young person a space to be their true self, without judgement, for the first time. ID: An image of two friends, Yasmin and Anick, standing side by side in front of a wall and fencing with green foliage. Anick is wearing a tote bag featuring the text "Pride Never Stops", available from schuh in collaboration with our charity partner The Proud Trust.
April is Stress Awareness Month, organised by the Stress Management Society. This year’s theme is #littlebylittle to put an emphasis on how even the smallest steps can contribute to improved mental health over time. There are lots of different factors that may cause you to experience stress in your lifetime. It’s not avoidable, but manageable with the right tools in place. This month we have been signpostin employees to Employee Assistance Programmes: Retail Trust, Wagestream & Perkbox. To provide support in coping with, and reducing, stress levels.
Kyle’s journey with schuh spans almost 7 years, during which he has showcased exceptional dedication, innovation, and a profound commitment to customer service and inclusive team development. Kyle has made contributions across multiple Northwest stores, including Blackburn, Warrington, and Liverpool. As well as currently serving as Senior Deputy Manager at Liverpool ONE, Kyle is also Management Trainee Mentor in the North. Kyle goes beyond his daily in-store responsibilities, empowering his team through training and development sessions and mentoring 13 Management Trainees in the region.
The aim of Autism Acceptance Week is to help more people understand what autism is, as well as the ways it can affect life for autistic people. Fostering Diverse Talent is one of our Purpose Pillars, meaning it is a constant objective in everything we do, and within that umbrella is a focus on Disability Equality. This Autism Acceptance Week, we’re sharing a reminder of our ongoing commitments to improving the shopping experience for the autistic and neurodiverse community. SOCIAL STORIES With the support of our partner at Hidden Disabilities, our Social Stories were created with the autistic community in mind. They aim to showcase what to expect from a shopping experience at schuh, in an easily digestible way. AUTISM AWARENESS & DISABILITY CONFIDENCE TRAININGS So far, 80% of store teams have completed their Autism Awareness and Disability Confidence training. QUIET HOURS IN STORES Over the past year, we have increased the number of stores currently offering quiet hours by just over 25% and we are continuing to improve this. DISABILITY CONFIDENT WORK EXPERIENCE We are creating work experience opportunities for disabled or neurodiverse individuals. We currently have 4 individuals completing supported internships and have supported another 4 in previous internships. We’re committed to equal opportunities and inclusion for all. Our Mission is to provide Disability Equality within schuh, our customer community and encourage this in the wider music and arts culture.
International Day of Happiness aims to promote happiness, well-being, and a more compassionate world. It is a day to celebrate and recognise the importance of happiness in people’s lives and encourage individuals, communities and organisations to take action to promote happiness and well-being. On International Day of Happiness, the Mental Well Purpose Group organised a workshop with Jade Mordente. The theme of the workshop was Goal Setting and Reiki Meditation, to bring the whole schuh team together and help with prioritising your own happiness and wellbeing.
This March, we encourage all our teams to celebrate women's achievements, to raise awareness about discrimination and take action to drive gender equality. In line with our own values, we promote inclusivity and aim to create a welcoming environment for all. To celebrate Women’s History Month & International Women’s Day, we are spotlighting women in schuh that inspire us every day. We have also created a Padlet for EVERYONE to share a message, to support International Women’s Day, and empower women in schuh, and to share photos of our teams doing the #InspireInclusion pose 🫶 to show solidarity!
