Simpson Shoes was established more than 90 years ago. But after three generations, Craig Simpson has closed its doors. He sees no future in independent retail, saying online shopping has taken over.

Its interesting that they never decided to move the business into the shopping centres, to try and follow the crowd. Store front rents in those places probably would have killed them.

  • Gorgritch_Umie_KillaOPEnglish
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    6 months ago

    Australian niche custom shoe businesses must have an international cache. Like RM Williams, Ugg, both have names overseas, plus the ‘rugged’ image of australia. Must be a business Aussie custom shoe makers could make work.