Aldo Shoes Opening Walnut Street Location in July So That Everyone May Buy Cork Wedges

Let the Aldo proliferation begin. (This one’s in Ireland.) | Martin Good / Shutterstock.com
Not all brands are migrating into neighborhoods other than Rittenhouse (see Kit and Ace in Fishtown). In fact, Aldo is doubling its efforts here, opening a second location on 17th and Walnut Street, mere blocks from its spot in Liberty Place.
The store is slated to open in July and, according to a store rep, will carry women’s and men’s shoes, plus accessories like handbags and jewelry. But will a street-front Walnut location harm Liberty Place sales? “We’re not concerned,” says Jessica Pomerantz, an Aldo assistant (who will also — hint, hint — be throwing the grand-opening party, though it will most likely be invite-only). The more the merrier?
For now, you’ll have to get your kicks in Liberty Place (or at really any mall, anywhere). Stay tuned for opening details.