DBI

Designer Brands Inc. operates as a designer, producer, and retailer of footwear and accessories through its DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse stores, The Shoe Company stores, and wholesale operations. The company operates DSW stores offering brand-name and designer shoes for women, men, and children at value prices, along with handbags and accessories. Designer Brands also operates a brand portfolio including Vince Camuto, Jessica Simpson, and other owned brands sold through its stores, wholesale channels, and licensing. The company operates stores across North America and sells through e-commerce platforms. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Designer Brands has built a significant footwear retail and brand platform. The company faces intense challenges from e-commerce competition, changing consumer shopping behaviors, athletic footwear dominance, wholesale channel pressures, and retail traffic declines. Designer Brands has experienced profitability difficulties, operational challenges, and store optimization needs. The company continues to work on omnichannel capabilities, brand portfolio management, expense control, and adapting to challenging footwear retail markets while maintaining market positions and pursuing profitable growth.