Ardene [\u0259r-den][\u00e4r-den] is a family-owned Canadian value fashion retailer based in Montreal, Quebec. Founded in 1982, Ardene started as an accessories and jewelry retailer, and has since added clothing, shoes, brand collaborations and licensed apparel into its product mix.\nThe company operates over 375 stores in Canada, the United States and the Middle East, and occupies over 2 million square feet of retail space. The company employs over 4,500 people across Canada.