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Footaction Expands to Canada

Opens new flagship in Toronto

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7 years ago

April 10, 2017

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Footaction (New York) has opened its first store outside the U.S. with a new flagship in Toronto.

The shoe retailer opened the 6500-square-foot store in Toronto’s Eaton Centre, reports Chain Store Age. The new store features a shop-in-shop layout organized by brands.

"We are thrilled to bring the Footaction brand into Canada. With this first store in Toronto Eaton Centre, we're delivering an elevated retail experience to our customers and establishing ourselves as the go-to partner for the world's leading athletic-inspired and lifestyle brands," said Frank Bracken, vp and general manager, Footaction Canada. "Footaction is best defined where streetwear and sneaker culture intersect – a space we're confident will translate well for our Canadian consumer.”

Footaction has more than 265 stores in North America.

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