Town Shoes
Canadian chain of shoe stores
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Town Shoes Ltd. was a Canadian chain of shoe stores founded by Leonard Simpson in 1952.[2]
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1952 |
| Founder | Leonard Simpson |
| Defunct | January 2019 |
| Fate | Shut down[1] |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Number of locations | 38 (2018) |
| Parent | DSW, Inc. |
The business had 38 locations operating across Canada. Additionally it operated two banners The Shoe Store and Shoe Warehouse (after 2014).
Timeline
In 2014, DSW, Inc., now Designer Brands, acquired a 44% stake in Town Shoes and entered an agreement to open Shoe Warehouse stores in Canada.[citation needed]
In May 2018, DSW purchased the remainder of the company.
On August 28, 2018, DSW announced the closure of all 38 locations, due to competition from other retailers.[3]
