SOCKSHOP

About SOCKSHOP

Why Garden Retailers are Falling for SOCKSHOP “One can never have enough socks. Another Christmas has come and gone and I didn’t get a single pair.” — Albus Dumbledore At SOCKSHOP, we think Dumbledore may have had a point. This year marks SOCKSHOP’s second consecutive appearance at Glee, following a hugely successful debut last year that exceeded expectations and confirmed just how naturally socks fit within the garden retail environment. Founded on the British high street in 1983, SOCKSHOP has spent decades championing socks in all their forms — from thermal warmth and everyday comfort to specialist foot care and outdoor durability. Today, SOCKSHOP is recognised as one of the UK’s leading sock specialists, designing and developing trusted brands sold in over 50 countries worldwide. Socks may be underestimated, but they remain one of retail’s quiet success stories: low-risk, easy to merchandise, highly giftable, and capable of generating dependable repeat purchases. Whether customers are gardening, walking the dog, relaxing at home, or searching for thoughtful gifts, SOCKSHOP offers products designed around real comfort and everyday wearability. Carefully selected yarns, specialist knitting techniques and years of expertise come together to create socks that are soft, breathable, insulating, supportive and built to last — available in a wide range of colours, styles and seasonal designs. SOCKSHOP is also proud to work in partnership with organisations including the Royal College of Podiatry, Diabetes UK, The Sleep Charity and SRUK (Scleroderma & Raynaud's), helping support wider conversations around foot health, wellbeing, warmth and comfort. The SOCKSHOP family includes: • Heat Holders - The world’s warmest thermal socks and accessories, created for people who need and want warmth. • Gentle Grip - Non-binding socks featuring our unique HoneyComb Top™, designed for outstanding everyday comfort without tightness or pressure marks. • IOMI FootNurse - Specialist socks supporting foot care needs including diabetes, poor circulation and oedema. • BlueGuard - Exceptionally durable socks engineered to withstand demanding wear, ideal for gardening and outdoor tasks. • PermaCool - Lightweight, breathable socks designed to help keep feet cool, dry and comfortable. • Country Pursuit - Traditional outdoor socks inspired by countryside living, offering warmth, comfort and rugged practicality. RHS Collections SOCKSHOP also proudly partners with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) to create exclusive sock collections inspired by the renowned RHS Lindley Collection — the world’s finest archive of botanical art. Available across Heat Holders, Gentle Grip, and BlueGuard, these beautifully giftable designs bring botanical beauty into everyday comfort. And, with the famous Chelsea Flower Show gnome ban now lifted, visitors may even spot a few cheeky gnome socks appearing around the stand too. Visit SOCKSHOP at Glee Visit the SOCKSHOP stand at Glee this September and discover why specialist socks are becoming one of the smartest additions to modern garden retail — combining comfort, gifting appeal and dependable repeat sales in one surprisingly powerful category.

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