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The average time taken for C. & J. CLARK INTERNATIONAL LIMITED to pay invoices has decreased steadily over the past three periods, from 55 days in Feb 2018 to 41 days in Jun 2023. This indicates an improvement in their payment efficiency.
The volatility in the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has been relatively low, ranging from 30% to 44%. However, the volatility in the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days has been high, ranging from 39% to 57%. This suggests that the company may have some inconsistency in their payment practices.
Between Feb 2018 and Jun 2023, C. & J. CLARK INTERNATIONAL LIMITED has shown a consistent decrease in their average time to pay invoices, with the lowest average of 41 days in Jun 2023. The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has also improved, increasing from 30% to 44%. However, the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days has remained high, with the worst period being in Jun 2020 where 57% of invoices were paid late. The company has consistently paid their invoices within the agreed terms, with 0% of invoices not paid within the agreed terms in all periods.
| Reporting Period | Filing Date | Average Time to Pay (days) | Paid within 30 days | Paid 31-60 days | Paid after 60 days | Not Paid within Terms |
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| 01 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | 07 Jan 2026 | 53 | 43% | 25% | 32% | 0% |
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 07 Jan 2026 | 50 | 44% | 26% | 30% | 0% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 04 Feb 2025 | 58 | 25% | 41% | 34% | 88% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 26 Jul 2024 | 47 | 41% | 30% | 29% | 32% |
| 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | 31 Jan 2024 | 46 | 42% | 34% | 24% | 0% |
| 01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 19 Jul 2023 | 41 | 44% | 36% | 20% | 24% |
| 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 | 16 Jan 2023 | 48 | 39% | 33% | 28% | 28% |
| 01 Aug 2021 - 29 Jan 2022 | 28 Feb 2022 | 48 | 42% | 25% | 33% | 28% |
| 01 Aug 2020 - 01 Feb 2021 | 26 Feb 2021 | 72 | 25% | 21% | 53% | 36% |
| 01 Feb 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 | 28 Aug 2020 | 75 | 21% | 22% | 57% | 57% |
| 04 Aug 2019 - 01 Feb 2020 | 28 Feb 2020 | 50 | 35% | 27% | 38% | 39% |
| 03 Feb 2019 - 03 Aug 2019 | 04 Sept 2019 | 52 | 33% | 23% | 44% | 44% |
| 04 Aug 2018 - 03 Feb 2019 | 01 Mar 2019 | 53 | 34% | 27% | 39% | 42% |
| 04 Feb 2018 - 03 Aug 2018 | 30 Aug 2018 | 55 | 30% | 26% | 44% | 41% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
90 days end of month
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
No additional information
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
90
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Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?
For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.
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Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?
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Does this business offer supply chain finance?
This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.
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Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
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During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
No information available
C. & J. Clark International Limited trades as Clarks, a footwear retailer selling shoes, sandals, boots and trainers for women, men and children, alongside clothing and accessories such as bags, jewellery and socks. Products are sold online and, according to its site content, feature school shoes, walking and occasion ranges, and branded technologies including Cloudsteppers and Solevana. The company also stocks other footwear and clothing brands alongside its own lines. Its site describes it as making shoes since 1825. The registered company, incorporated in 1915 and based in Street, Somerset, is registered under the Companies House SIC code for retail sale of footwear in specialised stores.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: clarks.com · clarks.com