Store closing sales have started at 29 Walking Company Stores. The stores are located in California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas. One store operating as Alan's Shoes in Tucson, Arizona is also closing. The 72 other Walking Company Stores not included on the following list of closing locations will remain open to conduct business as usual.
The United States Bankruptcy Court in California approved The Walking Company selection of Hilco Merchant Resources to conduct the Store Closing sale at the 29 stores.
The Walking Company is dedicated to bringing the finest collection of luxury comfort footwear to the consumer. Shoes that look as good as they feel. In addition to spectacular price reductions on the world's most comfortable footwear, the consumer will also find compelling discounts on fashion apparel including jackets, vests and hats. Rarely discounted brands now being offered at extraordinary values include Birkenstock, Cole Haan, Dansko, Ecco, Mephisto, Merrell, Naot, New Balance, Rockport, Saucony, Teva and Timberland. Come in early for the best selection of sizes and styles during this unprecedented savings opportunity.
Greg Milne, Chief Executive Officer of The Walking Company stated: “The closing of the twenty-nine stores, not an easy decision, will result in a base of stores that is more productive. We will now concentrate on improving performance in the remaining stores.”
Michael Keefe, President of Hilco Merchant Resources stated: “We are extremely pleased to have been selected as a strategic partner to assist The Walking Company as it restructures. Our involvement will allow The Walking Company's management to devote its time to the remaining stores and business, while we at Hilco Merchant Resources will maximize the results in the closing stores and protect The Walking Company Brand.”
