Designer Brands

Thanks for the warm welcome Kelowna! ❤️ We recently celebrated the grand opening of our new DSW Canada location in Kelowna, BC! Customers lined up on opening day for a first look at the new 14,600 sq. ft. store freshly stocked with summer’s must-have styles. 👟 👡 👞 Special thanks to our entire store team who hosted a grand opening and ribbon-cutting event to mark the occasion and for continuing to provide the best customer experience in our new community! www.dsw.ca

🎈 👟 We are thrilled to celebrate the opening of three new the shoe co. stores in Canada! ⭐ 👡 Our beautiful new locations in Abbotsford and Port Alberni, BC and St. Albert, AB, are fully stocked with the most popular styles for summer and ready to serve customers in our newest communities. Congratulations and thank you to our store associates for their enthusiasm and commitment to making these new stores a reality! www.theshoecompany.ca

Designer Brands President of Brands Andrea O’Donnell has been named to the list of Women Who Rock by Footwear News! Andrea joins this year’s impressive list of game-changing women who lead with purpose and passion while making an impact in the footwear industry today. Congrats Andrea on this well-deserved recognition! You rock! 💪 ❤️

Happy Pride Month! 🌈 At Designer Brands we celebrate our LGBTQ+ colleagues and allies for their contributions to our company, our culture, and our community! This Pride Month, meet the associates putting their best foot forward and unapologetically living their life in full color in the new DBI associate spotlight titled “All Soles Welcome” featured on DSW.com. https://lnkd.in/exXw9yEG

Designer Brands is excited to welcome new DSW Chief Marketing Officer Sarah Crockett to the team! She will be responsible for overseeing the planning, development and execution of all marketing and advertising initiatives for DSW's nearly 500 U.S. store locations and e-commerce channel, DSW.com, furthering the implementation of comprehensive marketing strategies that enhance DSW’s brand awareness, drive customer engagement, and ensure consistent brand messaging. "Sarah brings a wealth of experience as Chief Marketing Officer and has a proven track record of driving innovative marketing strategies that resonate with customers,” said DSW President Laura Denk. “Her leadership and vision will be instrumental in advancing DSW's presence and narrative, connecting with our customers in meaningful ways. With Sarah’s efforts, we look forward to enhancing our customer engagement and further solidifying DSW's position as a leader in the footwear industry.” Read more about Sarah in Footwear News: https://lnkd.in/e3gX-3QR

Today’s Designer Brands first-quarter earnings announcement shows an encouraging start to 2024. Our DSW team’s continued focus on the strategic pillars of revitalizing our assortment, elevating marketing, and enhancing the in-store shopping experience is resonating with customers, while we continue to see strong progress in our Owned Brands portfolio.   Thank you to our dedicated Designer Brands associates who remain passionate and committed to achieving our 2024 goals!   Read our full earnings report: https://lnkd.in/eqKuSavu

The Designer Brands/DSW Pelotonia Team logged their second training ride in New Albany last weekend. From seasoned cyclists to newer riders, the team came together and supported each other in getting everyone across the finish line (and had fun doing it!). One ride closer to Pelotonia 2024 and the goal of ending cancer! If you would like to donate to the Designer Brands/DSW Peloton to help fight cancer, please see the link below. Angel Colon Amy Jo Donohew, SPHR Julie Eckert Teresa Eigel Jeff Girard Sarah Hagan Jennifer Halasz Doug Howe Andrew Howe Renee Reinke Erin White Emily Young https://lnkd.in/ek_6TWVw

We had an incredibly impactful shoe-giving event last week with The Shoe Company the Shoe company Company and BGC Canada. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and WOW these photos tell a story about the impact a pair of shoes has. We are so grateful for everyone who supports our mission so moments like these are possible. 💙

Celebrating the “Summer of STAUD”, effortlessly cool fashion brand STAUD and our iconic American footwear brand Keds, have partnered for a second collaboration! The STAUD + Keds launch complements STAUD’s Summer ’24 collection inspired by a seaside town blending ‘90s East Coast prep and European seaside village aesthetics. The latest collaboration presents the Keds Champion sneaker in a range of four shades and two fabrics, from tonal navy and tan suede to a primary color block or crisp canvas in paper white and green. Take a look at the new STAUD + Keds collection available now at Keds.com. https://lnkd.in/e_P7FpqZ https://lnkd.in/e88tCQpT

Today, our iconic sneaker brand Keds launched a highly anticipated collaboration with fellow fashion icon, Barbie™! The Barbie™ x Keds capsule collection brings together two classic American brands, combining fashion forward Keds silhouettes with colors, materializations, and detailing inspired by some of Barbie’s most iconic looks. “The 65th anniversary of Barbie felt like the ideal time to bring this partnership to life,” says Nicole Underwood, Director of Collaborations for Keds. “Both brands have a strong legacy in American fashion focused on optimism, play, and self-expression. Bringing these two iconic brands that have such great synergy together has been very special and we’re excited to offer these playfully bold styles to Barbie and Keds fans.” Check out the four styles in the Barbie™ x Keds capsule collection available now at Keds.com. https://lnkd.in/e3C6-BDX