C & J Clark retails and wholesales adults and childrens footwear in the UK. In the US, Clarks wholesale and retail adults footwear and throughout the rest of the world Clarks wholesales adults footwear. The group has earned a reputation for quality footwear through a strong portfolio of brands including Clarks, Ravel, Elefanten and Bostonian. Clarks has remained privately owned throughout its long history and is one of the UK's largest private companies. Clarks is the largest operator of specialist shoe stores in the UK and is the number one non-sports shoe brand in the world.