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Apparel Group launches dedicated Aldo mobile app in India

The UAE-based retail conglomerate Apparel Group has announced the official launch of a dedicated mobile application for Aldo in India. This strategic initiative represents a significant development in the mission of the group to enhance its omnichannel retail presence and strengthen the digital shopping infrastructure for premium footwear and...

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Aldo chief brand and product officer steps down

Daianara Grullon Amalfitano, the chief brand and product officer at Aldo, has stepped down from her role. According to a statement from Aldo Group, Amalfitano is “pursuing new opportunities” outside of the company. The statement read: “Over the past decade, [Amalfitano] has contributed to meaningful growth and evolution for the brand, and we are...

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G-III and Aldo strike up licensing deal for G.H.Bass

G-III Apparel Group has secured a new strategic licensing agreement with Aldo Product Services (APS), a subsidiary of the Aldo Group, for the accessory line of the brand G.H.Bass. Through the seven-year exclusive deal, APS will be responsible for the design, manufacturing, distribution, marketing and sale of G.H.Bass footwear, bags, and small...

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Authentic Brands Group extends Aldo partnership for Roxy footwear

Authentic Brands Group has expanded its partnership with the Aldo Group, which will now be taking on the design, production and distribution of Roxy footwear for women and girls in the US and Canada. Authentic acquired Roxy as part of its takeover of lifestyle group Boardriders earlier this year, snapping up the water sports brand alongside an...

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Brooks Brothers to expand men’s collections via Authentic and Aldo

Authentic Brands Group has announced that through a new partnership with the Aldo Group its label Brooks Brothers is set to expand its assortment of men’s footwear and small leather goods. The new lines, which will consist of footwear, bags and small leather goods, are to draw their inspiration from the brand’s heritage DNA, offering what...

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Authentic Brands Group strikes licensing deal with Aldo for Ted Baker goods

Authentic Brands Group has announced the signing of a long-term licensing agreement with the Aldo Group for Ted Baker’s footwear, handbags and small leather goods. With the deal, the group will take responsibility for the design, production and distribution of Ted Baker products at a wholesale level in the US and Canada. It also involves the...

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Aldo Group finalises restructuring two years after bankruptcy filing

The Aldo Group has announced that it has “successfully” completed its restructuring process, a move it initiated in May 2020 when it filed for bankruptcy protection. The Canadian footwear retail chain joined a number of retailers hit by the effects of the pandemic and its resulting store closures. The group began its restructuring process in...

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Aldo UK acquired by Bushell Investment Group

The UK arm of footwear retailer Aldo has been acquired by Birmingham-based firm Bushell Investment Group (BIG) after falling into administration in May. The move will save 150 jobs and create an additional 50 roles across the business over the next 12 months, according to BIG. “We are incredibly excited to be part of Aldo UK’s future. The Aldo...

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Introducing the ALDO x Rocky Barnes Endless Summer Collection

Hi there, Hoping to get in touch with the fashion news team to share some exciting collection news. Today at 5pm GMT the brand is ALDO x Rocky Barnes Endless Summer Collection. We've partnered with content creator, entrepreneur and Rocky Barnes a collection that perfectly embodies her California girl aesthetic. The assortment of sandals and...

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Aldo Group files for bankruptcy protection

Canadian footwear retail chain Aldo has filed for protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) in Canada to stabilise the business. The court restructuring process began last week in Canada, explained Aldo, and it was seeking similar protections in the United States and in Switzerland, to help it stabilise the company in...

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Aldo launches first sustainable shoe collection

Footwear brand Aldo is launching RPPL, its first sustainable shoe collection with trainers featuring a recycled knit upper and algae foam outsole, as part of its wider commitment towards a more sustainable future. Launching on August 26, the collection will include lace-up and loafer style trainers in three colours - red, black and grey, for...

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Aldo and Call it Spring to eliminate single use shopping bags

The Aldo Group, a Canadian-based footwear and accessories company, has announced that both Aldo and Call It Spring will phase out all single-use shopping bags from corporate stores globally, as part of the company's continued efforts toward sustainability. The new initiative encourages customers to opt for an eco-designed shoebox made from...