DSW expands same-day delivery through Shipt partnership

US footwear specialist DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse has partnered with Shipt to expand its distribution network with same-day delivery across the region.

The partnership intends to give customers access to footwear and accessories from DSW stores through the Shipt app and website, reaching nearly 75 million households. Products available include brands such as New Balance, Crocs, Adidas, Steve Madden and DSW's private label Kelly & Katie.

The rollout comes ahead of the back-to-school shopping season, a key sales period for footwear retailers, and is intended to help customers access products more quickly for last-minute purchases.

In a statement, Katie Stratton, chief growth and strategy officer at Shipt, said: “Through our partnership with DSW, we're making it easier for families to adapt with the personalised care, communication and flexibility that Shipt and our shoppers are known for.”

For DSW, the partnership expands its omnichannel offering by adding same-day fulfilment through an established delivery platform, while for Shipt it broadens its fashion and footwear assortment as it continues to add retailers beyond grocery and everyday essentials to its marketplace.