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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
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-
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