US footwear group Caleres appoints Dan Karpel as chief financial officer

US footwear portfolio Caleres has announced the appointment of Dan Karpel as senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective immediately. Karpel will serve as the principal financial officer and principal accounting officer for the company.

Dan Karpel named CFO effective immediately

Karpel rejoined the US-based firm as chief accounting officer in October 2025 and was subsequently appointed to the role of interim chief financial officer in January 2026. He brings 30 years of accounting and finance leadership experience to the position. Prior to his return to Caleres, Karpel served as the chief financial officer of US car wash operator Club Car Wash Operating, LLC and CW Holdings, LLC. He also held chief accounting officer roles at Eyecare Partners LLC, Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. and Brown Shoe Company.

“Dan’s deep understanding of our company, combined with his extensive financial and accounting expertise, has made him a valuable strategic partner since rejoining Caleres and taking the role of interim CFO,” said Jay Schmidt, president and chief executive officer of Caleres. “His leadership and commitment to driving results as our CFO will be instrumental as we continue to advance our growth strategy.”

First quarter financial outlook

The US footwear group plans to report its first quarter financial results on June 4, 2026, prior to the market opening. The company currently anticipates total sales to reach 667 million dollars for the period.

Earnings per diluted share are expected to sit in the range of 0.39 dollars to 0.41 dollars. Caleres projects adjusted earnings per diluted share to be between 0.35 dollars and 0.37 dollars.