On May 18, Geox will celebrate its first year in the Canadian retail market and its third year as a wholesale partner to more than 350 footwear retailers across the country. To mark the success of the Geox brand in Canada, president Mario Moretti Polegato will be in Toronto for the official opening of two new locations - Toronto Eaton Centre and Montreal's Rockland Shopping Centre.

He will also announce a new programme for Canadian and American students of fashion design.

Geox Canada has been experiencing a 100% growth season after season since 2003 and the company expects to sell between 17 and 18 million pairs of shoes in 2006.