One Man and a Bold Dream
Way back in 1972, a young ALDO Bensadoun – son of a shoe merchant, grandson of a cobbler – set out to realize a dream. Armed with passion and a deep-rooted understanding of the shoe business, he envisioned a different kind of company, a brand that cares.
ALDO Values
The First Freestanding ALDO Store Opens
The first freestanding ALDO store opens on Ste. Catherine Street in Montreal, Canada, ending the practice of leased departments within the chain of clothing fashion boutiques.
Aldo Fight Aids
ALDO becomes the first retailer to overcome the social taboos associated with AIDS and actively supports the fight against this terrible disease and…that was just the beginning.
Around the World
ALDO initiatives its retail entry into the US market. The first ALDO US store opens near Boston, Massachusetts. In 1995, ALDO expands into the international market.