Dr Martens reports a return to profit growth after actions aimed at improving profitability and shifting its operating approach. For the 52 weeks ended 29 March 2026, the footwear retailer records an adjusted pre-tax profit of £55.0m, up 61.3% from £34.1m in the prior year. The company also reports a pre-tax profit of £32.7m, reflecting a significant improvement compared with the previous period. The turnaround is attributed to pulling back on discounting and moving toward a more consumer-led model, which the company says supports better alignment with customer demand and strengthens financial performance. Across sources, the headline figure is the same: adjusted pre-tax profit increases by about 61% to £55m for the year to 29 March 2026. The improvement is framed as part of a broader effort to change commercial strategy, particularly reducing reliance on discounting, while refocusing operations around consumers. The reports do not provide detailed segment or regional breakdowns in the information provided.