With revenue up 9.4% to US $ 447.4 million and underlying EBITDA up 26% to US $ 36.1 million for the year ending January 25, 2025, Footasylum has reported record full-year earnings.
Profit after tax increased 625% to US $ 25.5 million from US $ 3.6 million the previous year, while operating profit more than doubled to US $ 27.8 million.
Due to a 6% increase in like-for-like sales, the retailer reported that revenues in the first 21 weeks of FY ’26 were up 10.5% year over year.
According to Footasylum, strong demand for juniorwear and luxury brands drove the company’s robust sales in the most recent fiscal year. Sales in the footwear retailer’s nursery category increased by 45%, while luxury brand sales grew by 42%.
Sales of exclusive brands more than doubled during the year, rising 101% to US $ 43.1 million, or 10% of Footasylum’s total revenue.
Online income jumped 6% to US $ 183 million, while store sales increased 3% to US $ 220.9 million. The company stated that its omnichannel strategy continues to perform well, with gross margins now exceeding both internal forecasts and last year’s figures.
According to CEO David Pujolar, unique content and social strategies are significantly boosting brand recognition, particularly among the core 16–24 age group. This was acknowledged in two recent awards that recognized Footasylum for its innovative use of content and social media.
Footasylum plans to open six additional stores this year, including a new location at Parc Trostre in Llanelli, as part of its ongoing expansion strategy. The company opened seven stores in FY ’25. In Q1 2026, an expanded store at Leeds Trinity Centre is also on the agenda.
Additionally, the retailer has secured a US $ 44.8 million revolving credit facility from HSBC to support further investments in its digital-first strategy, including the launch of a new consumer app this month.
