Our History

Dr. William Scholl (1882 - 1968) designed and sold the first Scholl products in 1904. Over the years, Dr.Scholl added new products, all designed to cure everyday foot problems. That's how the famous Scholl footwear was born. During the next decade Scholl companies expanded internationally, making Scholl one of the first truly global brands.

In 1979 the Scholl family sold their interests in the business to Schering-Plough. They in turn sold the Scholl business outside the United States to a British company, European Home Products plc, who changed their name in 1990 to Scholl plc

Scholl plc is now owned by SSL International plc and is UK based

For the near future Scholl Retail will concentrate the following key objectives -

• Development of the Scholl Retail footwear and accessories range, including own brand
• Developing the chiropody product range
• Continue to improve overall appearance of the Scholl stores by implementing new point of sale and attractive seasonal window displays
• Continue to develop and train the existing team whilst attracting new talent to the company
• Continue to grow the current store portfolio by opening exciting new sites on all new territory, including concessions in House of Fraser


• Continue to grow our Chiropody services and ranges