Dr Martens planning stock market debut in London

Footwear brand expected to float at least 25% of business as sales surge during pandemic The British footwear brand Dr Martens is planning its stock market debut in London, more than 60 years after its first pair of UK-made boots were stitched together in Northamptonshire. Best known for its 1460 boot featuring its trademark yellow stitching and chunky soles, the company expected to float at least 25% of the business. If the listing is approved, it will be one of first major initial public offerings (IPO) on the UK market this year. Read full story