Designer Brands
DSW Is Expanding Beauty, Wellness + More Growing Categories
DBI's CEO Douglas Howe said DSW will see expansion in adjacencies to footwear.
DSW Parent Narrows Q4 Loss On Flat Sales, Shares Fall
Shares of Designer Brands Inc., DSW's parent, fell in pre-market trading following a mixed fourth quarter…
DSW’s Dollhouse of Spring Trends Builds on Its Winning ‘Let Us Surprise You’ Initiative
The campaign builds on the retailer's repositioned strategy initially unveiled this past fall.
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Brisk Sales of Cold-Weather Boots Should Help Propel Designer Brands in Q4 Earnings, Analyst Says
UBS analyst Jay Sole said DSW parent Designer Brands Inc.'s "improved" fundamentals over Q4 is expected to…
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Designer Brands Taps New CFO Following Layoffs
The DSW parent company hired Sheamus Toal to fill the role left vacant since October.
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…
Footwear Retailers Reveal What’s Selling Now & Predict the Hottest Looks for 2026
Casual and athletic shoes remain in high demand, but all signs point to a strong fall boot season.
Here’s Why DSW Parent Company’s Stock Shot Up Nearly 50% on Tuesday
Boots sales and the color brown are resonating well at the company for fall, the CEO noted.
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…
From the Archive: NYC Subway Stations, the Ultimate Fashion Stage
For decades, NYC subway stations have served as a backdrop for fashion, film, music and culture.
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The fragrance subscription platform has surpassed one million subscribers this year — a growing portion of…
Jared Poff Steps Down as Designer Brands CFO After 10 Years
Mark Haley has been named interim principal financial officer, effective Nov. 1.
From The Archive: Narciso Rodriguez, Modern Fashion Reinventor
Narciso Rodriguez, one of WWD's The Originals, celebrates his Hispanic heritage through timeless designs…
DSW Sees Strong Back-To-School Start, Improvement in Women’s Dress Shoes
DSW has a number of initiatives to foster growth, from partnering with DoorDash to improving in-stocks at…