Shoe Retailer Johnston & Murphy Shutters Canadian Stores After Facing Rising Costs

Shoes are displayed at a Johnston & Murphy store in Franklin, Tenn., on April 23, 2007. The Canadian Press/AP/Mark Humphrey

Shoe and clothing retailer Johnston & Murphy has closed its Canadian stores.

The U.S. company announced the closure in an online note to customers, who were also told the brand is no longer accepting e-commerce orders for shipment to Canada.