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2026 World Cup: an open goal for adidas
The major competition for football national teams in 2026 will take place in North America and is likely to boost adidas’ sales closing the gap with Nike
FDRA responds to President Trumps claims
The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) responds to President Trumps claims that Canadians are “smuggling” shoes into Canada from the US to avoid tariffs
The goodbye to Sonja Bata
Sonja Bata, footwear collector and philanthropist, founder of Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, passed away at 91
Under Armour together with Team Canada
The Canadian Olympic Committee announced Under Armour as the Official High Performance Footwear Supplier for their Team Canada for the next eight years
Aldo and Global Citizen team up to drive access to education
Aldo, a global player in fashion footwear and accessories, is joining forces with Global Citizen, an international advocacy organization. As a result, a limited edition of the Mx. sneakers is being launched to take a stand on equal access to education with their Give Back, Move Forward campaign
Aldo Camuto deal is off
The acquisition of the footwear business of the Camuto Group by footwear company Aldo is not progressing. Aldo announced it saying both parties have decided not to pursue. Both brands plan to continue working as partners
Aldo to acquire Camuto Group
The Canada-based footwear group has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Camuto Group's footwear and accessories businesses. The Camuto family will continue to own and operate the apparel segment
Aldo names new CEO
The footwear retailer has appointed David Bensadoun as its new Chief Executive, to replace Patrick Frisk
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-
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