Canada
Shoes.com shuts down operations
The Canadian e-commerce footwear retailer announced it had shuttered its operations, including its websites and its brick-and-mortar stores in Vancouver and Toronto
Aéropostale fills for bankruptcy
The US-based specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories for teenagers, has filled for bankruptcy with plans to close around 150 stores in the US and Canada
Tennis Canada and Fila announce major national partnership
As part of the partnership Fila will become official athletic apparel and footwear partner of Tennis Canada
Hudson’s Bay Company to acquire Gilt
The Canada-based department store chain announced the definitive agreement to acquire Gilt Groupe Holdings, Inc. 250 million US dollars are involved in the deal, now subject to customary requirements
Aldo opens its biggest store in Dubai
Canada-based Aldo Group opened an 8 000 square feet store at Dubai’s Festival City mall as part of its plans to double the number of stores by 2020
Hudson’s Bay Co. announces restructuring actions
The aim is to better position the company to deliver an enhanced all-channel customer experience, to accelerate its financial performance and drive its future success. 265 jobs will be lost in the process
Nine West acquires former Canadian licensee
The Canadian stores, owned until now by Toronto-based Sherson Group (licensee of the brand) were sold to the American owner of Nine West’s brand
Aldo and Target team up
The resulting collection, including shoe and accessories, will hit stores this fall
Canadian owner of Nine West’ stores fills for bankruptcy protection
Toronto-based importer, wholesaler, and retailer Sherson Group sought bankruptcy protection last week, according to filings
New exhibition dedicated to heeled footwear in men’s fashion
Bata Shoe Museum inaugurated Standing Tall: A Curious History of Men in Heels, the first show part of the 20th anniversary of the institution
Emanuele Lepri, Director of the Bata Shoe Museum, live on World Footwear
With more than a decade of service as the Director of the institution, Mr Lepri talked to us about the Museum, its collection and the plans for the year of the 20th anniversary
Bata Shoe Museum announces digital initiative
As part of the celebrations of its 20th anniversary the Toronto-based museum is launching The World at Your Feet: A Global Mapping Project
Joe Fresh and ALDO announce new agreement
Loblaw Companies Ltd and its affiliates, owning the Joe Fresh brand, announced a global license agreement with the ALDO group for the design, production and distribution of footwear under the Joe Fresh brand
Target plans to discontinue Canadian operations
Target Canada is seeking court approval to begin the liquidation process under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA)
Mac DeMarco's old shoes sold for 21 100 US dollars
The artist’s trainers, worn during its live tour in 2014 have been sold on ebay. Money obtained with the sale will benefit a non-profit music and mentoring programme for women-
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