Is Town Shoes Canadian?
No longer operating
This business has closed or no longer operates in Canada. It was foreign-owned before it closed.
What we found
DEFUNCT - Closed January 2019. Was Canadian-owned (founded 1952 by Leonard Simpson in Toronto). Acquired by Designer Brands Inc. (U.S.) in 2018 and subsequently closed all 38 locations.
The receipt
| Verdict | Closed |
| Category | Apparel & Fashion |
| HQ | Toronto, Ontario |
| Confidence | high |
| Evidence | Secondary source only |
| Source | https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dsw-inc-acquires-interest-in-… secondary source — registry check pending “DSW Inc. will purchase for cash approximately 44% interest in Town Shoes, the largest footwear and accessories retailer in Canada.” Verdicts are only marked verified once a government registry record or corporate filing confirms them. |
Canadian alternatives to Town Shoes
Every brand below is listed as Canadian-owned in our registry.
| Brand | Category | HQ Location | Ownership Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldo | Apparel & Fashion | Montreal, Quebec | View ownership → |
| Aldo Group | Apparel | Montreal, QC | View ownership → |
| Aldo Shoes | Footwear retail | Saint-Laurent, QC | View ownership → |
| Fluevog Shoes | Apparel & Fashion | Vancouver, British Columbia | View ownership → |
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