Munro Footwear Group

Congratulations to our Co-CEO Marcus Bartlett for being recognised as a leader in the annual Ragtrader Power 30 list.

The Trybe is teaming up with ‘Bluey x Crocs’ for an ultimate limited-edition collaboration. A special and BIG thank you to Tia Paterson for your leadership, Helen Russell for her creative thinking and endless pursuit of making this launch THUMP, Tarryn Bounds for her brand management to support securing the release, and to Laura Kourlis, Owen McGearey, and our The Trybe store team for passionately getting behind the release!    Grab your pair and get ready to hop, skip, and jump into adventure! The Bluey x Crocs collection won’t last long, with fans encouraged to act fast, as these limited-edition designs are expected to sell out quickly. 

Congratulations to Hayley Crisp, Annabelle Bailes, and the entire Midas and support team for their outstanding efforts in showcasing Midas as the footwear partner at Melbourne Fashion Week. The team worked tirelessly to ensure a successful campaign, and we are especially proud of the team's dedication to giving back by supporting Ready Set through donations aimed at empowering those in need.

Our very own Kerrie Munro is a Southern Region National Finalist for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Award!    Congratulations to our Creative Director, Kerrie. She is the creative heart of what we do, and we are incredibly proud to see her achievements and spirit being honoured on such a prestigious stage.     From starting as a receptionist for Gamins Shoes in the 70s, to launching several of our most successful wholesale brands, Kerrie has played a pivotal role in positioning MFG as one of the largest footwear companies in Australia.    Please join us in getting behind Kerrie, and offering her support and congratulations as she competes to be named Australian Entrepreneur Of The Year!    #EOY #EOYAustralia #ArtOfEntrepreneurship 

Munro Footwear Group acquires children’s footwear retailer, The Trybe     We’d like to think we know a little something about children's footwear - we’ve been running back-to-school through our Williams and Mathers stores for 30-odd years, and in 2023, we acquired the globally recognised infant and toddler footwear brand, Bobux.    To complement this offering, we needed a year-round retail vehicle, and we believe The Trybe provides that.     Launched 5 years ago, The Trybe has a distinct position in the marketplace and offers the world’s best sneaker brands, including Nike, Asics, and New Balance, as well as a range of popular trend and utility brands.      Co-CEO Marcus Bartlett said, “We’re confident that under our business model, together with The Trybe’s existing brand positioning and recognition, we can take this well beyond the current 16-store footprint.”     We’re aware there is a lot we still need to learn and understand about The Trybe’s operations and brand, which is why we are honoured that the Retail team will be joining us on this journey along with a number of the support office team members, including The Trybe's General Manager, Tia Paterson.    To read more about the acquisition or to access the media release, please visit our website.  Jay Munro Marcus Bartlett Phillip Scala Tia Paterson  

Munro Footwear Group Secures Exclusive Aus/NZ Distribution License for ROCKPORT Beyond our extensive wholesale business, which primarily focuses on internally designed brands, including Bobux , Ziera, and Django and Juliette, we have recently added the globally recognised comfort brand Rockport to our portfolio. We are incredibly excited about the opportunity and look forward to contributing to the growth and expansion of Rockport's business. We understand there is a lot of work to do, but our immediate priorities are to ensure Rockport’s classics are back in stock before Christmas, develop a new ecommerce website and introduce new and captivating styles in time for Winter 2025.  Chief Product Officer Bill Munro looks forward to meeting with existing Rockport customers and confirms, 'With such a strong and loyal customer base, we know how vital the classics are, but we’re also excited about exploring new opportunities within the men’s and women’s categories. '  To read more about the distribution license or to access the media release, please visit our website. Bill Munro Jay Munro Phillip Scala Marcus Bartlett The Rockport Company Authentic Brands Group Lim Mi-Kyoung  

Olympic fever has hit MFG!  Over the last week and a half, our Social Club has pulled out all the stops, running our very own mini-Olympics across our support office and distribution centre.   From basketball, trivia, and mini golf through to an epic egg and spoon race - we’ve had a great turnout across all the events. We’ve loved seeing the team come together to have a bit of fun, celebrate the Olympic spirit, and embrace their competitive side.    With one day to go, and an Amazing Race style event to wrap it all up, we can't wait to see which department takes out bragging rights as the ultimate winners. 

Elevating the experience for our wholesale customers!  By partnering with Brandscope, we are improving the experience for our wholesale customers, who can now place their orders through an easy, on-demand B2B e-commerce portal. Customers can view seasonal range releases and stock on hand, with up-to-date stock listings and product information just one click away. After a successful implementation with the Ziera brand, we look forward to transitioning Mollini and Top End to the platform, with the remaining brands to follow. For more information on our Brandscope partnership and how it’s being received by our customers and team, head to the News page on our website.  #lifeatmfg #wholesale 

We’re celebrating one year with Bobux! It’s been almost a full year since we welcomed Bobux into the MFG portfolio of brands, and we have seen incredible growth in such a short time.  We spoke to Lead Product Developer Karen Strickland about what it means to be part of MFG, and what the future holds for Bobux. “At MFG we're on a fantastic journey and this is only the beginning for Bobux. As the lead designer, I’ve had the opportunity to be bold and creative, while ensuring I stay true to the DNA of the brand.”  Read the full article on our website here: https://bit.ly/3yHTOXC and join us in congratulating the Bobux team, with an extra special call out to Karen Strickland, Rebecca Saunders, Claus Hilarius Nielsen, Mishal Patel and Marcel Gull on their achievements in the past year. We can’t wait to see where Bobux goes next! #bobux #lifeatmfg

We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Fluent Commerce to introduce a cutting-edge Order Management System across our 250+ stores and distribution centres. This initiative is a game-changer, set to transform our retail operations and customer service by enhancing inventory management and enabling seamless omnichannel experiences.   Read more about our transformative journey and the future of retail at MFG on our website (https://bit.ly/4ajTivU).   #RetailInnovation #CustomerExperience #DigitalTransformation