Designer Brands Inc.
How The Shoe Company in Canada Is Modernizing Ahead of Its 70th Anniversary
The family retail chain is undergoing a design refresh and forging strategic partnerships.
How the Pandemic Jumpstarted DSW’s Evolution to a New Warehouse Model and Merchandising Approach
"It's been a rocket ship in growth," said Bill Jordan, president of DSW parent company Designer Brands Inc…
Designer Brands CEO Roger Rawlins on Why the Company Isn’t Thinking Like a Retailer Anymore
As it celebrates the 30th anniversary of its DSW chain, the company is looking forward.
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The Designer Brands Inc.-owned company is focused on a big relaunch inspired by its founder.
Exclusive: Jessica Simpson Opens Up About Buying Back Her Billion-Dollar Empire
Jessica Simpson and her mother, Tina, are about to pull off the ultimate mother-daughter power move.
Shuffle Board: New Designer Brands Presidents, Wolverine’s CEO Ascension, Biden’s NLRB Pick
Designer Brands named presidents of Camuto Group and Designer Brands, as Wolverine Worldwide said Brendan…
DSW Owner Addresses Nike’s Planned Departure
Designer Brands CEO Roger Rawlins said the brand, its "largest athletic vendor," accounted for 7 percent of…
DSW Owner Talks Store Closures, Athleisure and JLo Reboot
While dressy styles remain irrelevant, the footwear firm plans for athleisure to make up 50 percent of DSW's…
Designer Brands Is Looking to Lighten its Store Load
DSW's parent said it will close up to 78 stores and doesn't expect foot traffic to return until a Covid-19…
Watch Out, Foot Locker: DSW Parent Wants to Be ‘Go-To Sneaker Headquarters’
The top-five athletic firms are interested in using Designer Brands' platform to build their customer bases…
After Reorg Impacts 1,000 Jobs, DSW Parent Adds Liquidity with New Debt
The company replaced its $400 million revolving credit facility with an equally sized, asset-based revolving…
DSW Parent Reports $215M Q1 Loss as Comps Tumbled 42%
Designer Brands said its best-in-class inventory systems kept units on hand flat year over year.
DSW Brings Shoe Shopping to 120 New Retail Locations
DSW is getting creative with brick-and-mortar expansion.
DSW’s Parent Closes All 666 North American Stores
Designer Brands Inc. closed all 666 North American stores Tuesday.
New Jennifer Lopez Footwear Line Exclusive to DSW Stores
The multi-hyphenate superstar is flexing her fashion clout with a new line of shoes and bags made in…