Designer Brands Inc.
Shuffle Board: Target Reworks Executive Suite
Target makes senior leadership moves under new CEO Michael Fiddelke, while former Gap chief Sonia Syngal…
DSW Parent Confirms New Round of Layoffs
A spokeswoman for the DSW parent said the layoffs were part of a move to "simplify the organizational…
Shares for DSW Parent Designer Brands Spike After Another Quarter of Sequential Improvement
Designer Brands CEO Doug Howe said "stronger consumer demand and improved in-store execution drove improved…
Topo Athletic Gets Upgraded Headquarters as Growth Continues
The brand's growth also follows its acquisition by DSW parent company Designer Brands Inc. in 2022.
Designer Brands Won’t Reinstate Annual Guidance Due to Uncertainty
Net sales slipped in Q2, but comparable sales indicate sequential improvement from the Q1.
Designer Brands Is ‘Reviewing Pricing’ and ‘Diversifying Sourcing’ to Mitigate Tariff Impact
The CEO noted that the DBI team is evolving its approach to how it communicates the retailer's value…
Designer Brands Is ‘Reviewing Pricing’ and ‘Diversifying Sourcing’ to Mitigate Tariff Impact
The CEO noted that the DBI team is evolving its approach to how it communicates the retailer's value…
DSW Parent Designer Brands’ Stock Sinks 24% After ‘Soft’ Q1
The company is also withdrawing its full year 2025 guidance.
Athleisure Plays Bigger Role in Assortment Mix at Designer Brands
Designer Brands' 2025 focus is product, from private label to drive margins to growing Vince Camuto, Lucky…
As Possible East Coast Port Strike Nears, ‘Rerouting Potential Isn’t Too Great’
While Designer Brands shifted half of its shoe imports to the West Coast, neither coast is an ideal…
Designer Brands Cuts Outlook After Q2 Sales, Earnings Miss
Dress and seasonal categories in Q2 were challenged while athletic and athleisure brands performed well.
Shuffle Board: Adidas Exec Joins Under Armour as Sourcing Expert Exits
Former Adidas executive Eric Liedtke joins Under Amour as vice president of brand strategy, while Martin…
Why DBI Brands President Andrea O’Donnell Avoids Harping on Failure
O'Donnell said people can sometimes forget that failure is a part of life.
Shuffle Board: Kering Names Brand Officer, Mango Bolsters Home Line
Laurent Claquin has been named Kering's group chief brand officer, while Nuria Font has become the new…
Designer Brands Posts Q4 Loss After ‘Difficult’ 2023
Chief executive officer Doug Howe said 2024 will be a "transition year" for the footwear company