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Welsh footwear retailer

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Elevate your sole is a multi-channel retailer, specialising in the sale of footwear. The largest independent multi-branded footwear retailer in North Wales, operating from three stores and a 1500 sqft warehouse.

Established in 2013, the first store of this family owned business was opened in Prestatyn by proprietor Hal Holmes-Pierce. A second larger store opened in Rhos on Sea and was officially opened by the Mayor and Mayoress of Colwyn Bay on 3 September 2016. Recent expansion has seen a move into bigger premises in Prestatyn and taking over the reigns of Simon Baker Shoes in Llandudno on 1 July 2019.

Recognition

Runner up in High Street Favourites in ‘Fashion, health & beauty’ (as part of High Street Heroes Awards 2016).

Charity

elevate your sole was the first business in Wales to partner up with charity 'Shoe Aid’, who are engaged in reducing shoe poverty and preventing footwear going to landfill.

Notable people

Hal Holmes-Pierce (proprietor) is currently Chair of Prestatyn Business Forum (as of 2 November 2020). A 'Highly Commendable Runner Up’ in the High Street Heroes Awards 2016. Also part of the Small Biz 100.

See also

References

  1. "About Us - Boutique Shoe Shop North Wales | Prestatyn & Rhos on Sea". elevate your sole. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
  2. "Case Study - elevate your sole". Business Wales. Archived from the original on 24 November 2020.
  3. tcadmin. "'Elevate your Sole' officially opened by Mayor | Bay of Colwyn Town Council". Retrieved 3 November 2020.
  4. "Retirement paves way for shoe shop expansion in Prestatyn". Rhyl Journal. March 2019. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
  5. "Elevate Your Sole continues to grow as it takes over the reins of well known store in Llandudno". North Wales Pioneer. 9 July 2019. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
  6. Hughes, Owen (2 July 2019). "Expanding shoe shop chain takes over well known Llandudno brand". North Wales Live. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
  7. Hughes, Owen (18 September 2015). "Vote for your Welsh High Street Heroes in campaign to boost town centres". North Wales Live. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
  8. "High Street Week celebrations kick off this weekend | Welsh Government". www.wired-gov.net. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
  9. "Shoe Aid charity takes first step in Wales thanks to Rhos business". Welsh News Extra. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
  10. Gareth (25 October 2017). "Shoe Aid charity takes first step in Wales thanks to Rhos business". Wales Express Live Community News. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
  11. Hughes, Owen (18 September 2015). "Vote for your Welsh High Street Heroes in campaign to boost town centres". North Wales Live. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
  12. "A first look at the Small Business Saturday 100". the Guardian. 12 August 2016. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
  13. "Get ready to grow: Elevate Your Sole | iZettle Blog". The Business Owner Blog. 24 November 2016. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
  14. "North Wales shoe shop named in Small Business Saturday UK's 'Small Biz 100' for 2016 : Footwear Today". Retrieved 3 November 2020.


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