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DSW unveils repositioning, with refreshed brand platform and store format

Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW) has unveiled a widespread rebrand of its business as it looks to reposition itself in a post-pandemic world. Following the new tagline, ‘Let Us Surprise You’, the refresh reflects what the US retailer says is a “significant evolution”, shown in the reimagining of both its in-store and digital experiences. The...

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Sarah Crockett to join as DSW’s chief marketing officer

Designer Brands has named Sarah Crockett to the role of chief marketing officer (CMO) of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse effective June 6, 2024. Reporting to DSW President Laura Denk, Crockett will be responsible for overseeing the planning, development and execution of all marketing and advertising initiatives for the company’s nearly 500 US store...

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Doug Howe to succeed Roger Rawlins as CEO of Designer Brands

Designer Brands Inc. has announced a planned CEO transition process. The company's board has appointed Doug Howe, president of DSW, to succeed Roger Rawlins as the new chief executive officer, effective April 1, 2023. After April 1, 2023, the company said, Rawlins will continue to work with the company for a twelve-month period in a strategic...

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Designer Brands Q1 comparable sales increase by 15.3 percent

For the three months ended April 30, 2022, Designer Brands Inc. reported net sales increase of 18.1 percent to 830.5 million dollars and comparable sales increase of 15.3 percent. Gross profit for the quarter increased to 275.7 million dollars and gross margin as a percentage of net sales was 33.2 percent as compared to 30.7 percent last year....

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Designer Brands sets revenues target of 4 billion dollars for FY26

Designer Brands Inc. expects to reach a revenue target of 4 billion dollars by fiscal 2026. The company said in a release that it anticipates achieving gross profit margin of 35 percent, operating margin of 9 percent improving over 200 basis points, EPS range of 2.75 dollars to 2.85 dollars and generation of over 1 billion dollars of cash from...

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Designer Brands' Q4 comparable sales increase by 36.9 percent

Fourth quarter net sales at Designer Brands Inc. increased 35 percent to 822.6 million dollars, while comparable sales increased by 36.9 percent. Gross profit increased to 254.2 million dollars and gross margin as a percentage of net sales was 30.9 percent compared to 22.2 percent for 2020 and 24.8 percent for the fourth quarter of 2019....

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Designer Brands' Q3 comparable sales increase 40.8 percent

Net sales at Designer Brands Inc. increased 30.7 percent to 853.5 million dollars in the third quarter of fiscal 2021 compared to the same period last year. The company said, comparable sales increased 40.8 percent during the quarter. Commenting on the third quarter results, Roger Rawlins, the company’s chief executive officer, stated: “Designer...

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Designer Brands Q1 comparable sales up 52.2 percent

For the first quarter, Designer Brands Inc. reported net sales increase of 45.6 percent to 703.2 million dollars compared to the same period last year. The company’s comparable sales increased 52.2 percent versus the 42.3 percent decrease for the same period last year. Commenting on the first quarter performance, Roger Rawlins, the company’s...