Canadian fashion footwear retailer Aldo will open its first store in East Malaysia.

The company has leased space in The Spring shopping mall where its store is under fitout in preparation for a January 30 opening.

The Spring’s marketing and leasing director Andy Song said signing Aldo was part of a plan to bring more international brands to the mall.

“We are always looking to bring in new and exciting brands into Kuching. Like the up and coming Canadian brand, Aldo, which has a worldwide presence for on-trend fashion footwear and accessories. Their products will be available at reasonable prices,” he told The Borneo Post newspaper.

Aldo has 11 stores in Malaysia, all currently in Peninsular Malaysia. It 1424 sqft The Spring store will be located on the ground floor between apparel chain Esprit and jeweller Pandora.