History
Today and tomorrow
Tony Pappas has more than 20 employees and more than 15,000 customers annually. This represents an annual sales volume of more than 25,000 pairs of shoes. We are particularly proud to be a member of the prestigious group of clients "Flagship Platinum", part of the Clarks company, where we have the largest sales volume in Canada coming from just one store.
We are working with collaborators, to open a new shoe salon at the Quartier Dix30 to serve clients outside of Montréal. This is the first time in over 100 years that Tony Pappas opens a new store.
We are working with collaborators, to open a new shoe salon at the Quartier Dix30 to serve clients outside of Montréal. This is the first time in over 100 years that Tony Pappas opens a new store.
The past
2008
Ever striving for excellence, the Tony Pappas Shoe Salon takes a fresh turn with a new look for its branding. A new logo and brand strategy reinforce a position that is already well established. Tony Pappas enters the electronic era in web marketing and creates its first website.
2001
Tony Pappas Shoe Salon receives the Ordre du mérite du commerce de détail, awarded by the Conseil québécois du commerce de détail. This prestigious award highlights the work of retail merchants who have distinguished themselves through their involvement in the community and their initiative.
2000
The store expands. The owners double, not only the floor space, but also the number of employees. New collections are added to the numerous brands of shoes already offered. Customers now have more significant options.
1995
A fourth generation of Gauthiers takes the helm: Manon Gauthier, Roland's daughter, and her husband Martin Deshaies give new life to the company.
1975
The shop is purchased by Roland Gauthier, a third-generation shoe craftsman. One year later, he converts the business into a shoe store. The Gauthier family still owns the shoe salon.
1946
The Nenes brothers acquire Tony Pappas's shoe repair shop. It becomes a place where men can find hats, gloves, cufflinks, ties and a wealth of other accessories.
1900
Tony Pappas, a Greek immigrant, opens his shoe repair shop on the Avenue du Mont-Royal. Also available on site are a shoe shine parlour and a men's hat maker.
Ever striving for excellence, the Tony Pappas Shoe Salon takes a fresh turn with a new look for its branding. A new logo and brand strategy reinforce a position that is already well established. Tony Pappas enters the electronic era in web marketing and creates its first website.
2001
Tony Pappas Shoe Salon receives the Ordre du mérite du commerce de détail, awarded by the Conseil québécois du commerce de détail. This prestigious award highlights the work of retail merchants who have distinguished themselves through their involvement in the community and their initiative.
2000
The store expands. The owners double, not only the floor space, but also the number of employees. New collections are added to the numerous brands of shoes already offered. Customers now have more significant options.
1995
A fourth generation of Gauthiers takes the helm: Manon Gauthier, Roland's daughter, and her husband Martin Deshaies give new life to the company.
1975
The shop is purchased by Roland Gauthier, a third-generation shoe craftsman. One year later, he converts the business into a shoe store. The Gauthier family still owns the shoe salon.
1946
The Nenes brothers acquire Tony Pappas's shoe repair shop. It becomes a place where men can find hats, gloves, cufflinks, ties and a wealth of other accessories.
1900
Tony Pappas, a Greek immigrant, opens his shoe repair shop on the Avenue du Mont-Royal. Also available on site are a shoe shine parlour and a men's hat maker.
