AS part of its year long 100th anniversary celebrations, Charles Clinkard is expanding its retail footprint and has opened the doors to a new footwear concession at Hatchers & Sons department store on Taunton High Street.

Located at the rear of the ground floor, next to exit, the new concession offers customers the chance to shop a wide selection of premium footwear brands, including Rieker, Gabor, FitFlop, Regarde Le Ciel and Josef Seibel.

Tim Payne, Managing Director of Retail at Charles Clinkard said: “The Taunton opening represents a significant step in our journey, bringing our extensive selection of footwear to new customers in the South-West, and we're confident that our broad range of much-loved brands and personalised approach to retail will resonate with local shoppers.

“This milestone is a testament to our commitment to providing high quality, comfortable footwear and exceptional customer service; values that have been at the core of Charles Clinkard since 1924. This partnership with Hatchers marks an exciting new chapter for both businesses, showcasing the strength of regional collaborations in retail.

"As we continue to grow, customer feedback will remain essential in shaping future ventures and ensuring we meet the expectations of our customers. We look forward to welcoming Taunton into the next chapter of our story and continuing our legacy of excellence in footwear retail."

The Charles Clinkard concession at Hatchers officially opened its doors to residents of Taunton last week.