What does ALDO Group do?

ALDO Group is a Canadian multinational fashion retailer founded in 1972 by Aldo Bensadoun in Montreal, Quebec. The company specializes in footwear, accessories, handbags, and related products, operating over 3,000 points of sale in more than 100 countries. With a focus on ethics and customer understanding, ALDO Group emphasizes rapid production of trendy items at accessible prices, serving nearly 200 million customers annually. The company began as a footwear concession and opened its first freestanding store in 1978. It has since expanded into international markets and launched several brands, including ALDO, Call It Spring, GLOBO, Little Burgundy, and Transit. ALDO Group operates a vertically integrated model, allowing for quick design-to-delivery cycles. The company also has a private-label division, Aldo Product Services (APS), which manufactures footwear for third-party retailers. ALDO Group is committed to innovation, sustainability, and social responsibility, maintaining a people-first philosophy throughout its operations.