Town Shoes

Town Shoes Ltd. was a Canadian chain of shoe stores founded by Leonard Simpson in 1952.
The business had 38 locations operating across Canada. Additionally it operated two banners The Shoe Store and Shoe Warehouse.

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.
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.