Tootsies, Welland, ON

The Tootsies story began in 1992 when Claude Bohemier and Greg Taylor acted on their vision for a new kind of shoe store - a uniquely Canadian store offering quality family footwear and factory-direct pricing. With a combined 50 years of expertise - experience and influence in the shoe industry - the entrepreneurial pair negotiated aggressive pricing for their new Brantford - Ontario location. In spite of opening their doors on the cusp of a recession - what would soon become the flagship store opened to excited throngs of shoppers eager to enjoy the incredible value and quality advertised by the new retail outlet. Today - Tootises has grown to 18 stores and over 100 employees. Children from both families have since stepped forward to carry on the work of the founders and this all-Canadian owned and operated retailer is a source of pride for the growing family team. The clarity of their Canadian focus shows in Tootsies' marketing strategies - it's branding and corporate ident