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Designer Brands Q2 sales decline 4.2 percent

Designer Brands Inc., a footwear and accessories retailer, has released its financial results for the second quarter, which ended on August 2, 2025. Despite these operational gains, the company's financial results show a mixed picture when compared to the second quarter of 2024. Net sales saw a 4.2 percent decrease to 739.8 million dollars, and...

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Hollister partners with Crocs for limited-edition collection

American teen retailer Hollister has partnered with footwear brand Crocs to create a limited-edition, collaborative collection for fall. The Hollister x Crocs Dream Drop collection features matching Hollister fleece sets and Crocs’ signature clog for men and women. The women’s option includes a set made from Hollister Feel Good fabric in lilac...

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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 brand says is a “significant evolution”, shown in the reimagining of both its in-store and digital experiences. The...

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Designer Brands faces challenging Q1 2025, withdraws guidance

Designer Brands, a designer, producer, and retailer of footwear and accessories, reported its financial results for the first quarter ended May 3, 2025, revealing a challenging start to the year. The company saw a decrease in net sales by 8 percent to 686.9 million dollars, alongside a 7.8 percent decline in total comparable sales compared to...

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Designer Brands Q3 comparable sales drop by 3.1 percent

Third quarter net sales at Designer Brands decreased by 1.2 percent to 777.2 million dollars, while total comparable sales decreased by 3.1 percent. The company has lowered its guidance for the full year and now expects net sales to be down low single digits and adjusted diluted EPS in the range of 10 cents to 30 cents. Designer Brands’ gross...

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Designer Brands lowers full year outlook

Designer Brands’ net sales decreased 2.6 percent to 771.9 million dollars in the second quarter, while comparable sales decreased by 1.4 percent. Lowering its full year outlook, the company said it now expects net sales growth in the flat to low-single digits and adjusted diluted EPS in the range of 50 to 60 cents. "We saw sustained pressure on...

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Designer Brands appoints John Atkinson to its board of directors

Designer Brands has appointed John Atkinson as a member of its board of directors, effective August 1, 2024. The company said Atkinson was also named a member of both the audit committee and the nominating and corporate governance committee. "John’s extensive expertise as a strategic financial counsellor will be fundamental to guiding our path...

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Designer Brands reaffirms full year guidance

Designer Brands’ first quarter net sales increased 0.6 percent to 746.6 million dollars, while comparable sales decreased by 2.5 percent. Reaffirming its guidance for the full year, the company said net sales growth is expected to be in low-single digits and adjusted diluted EPS is expected to range between 70 cents to 80 cents. "This quarter,...

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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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Designer Brands narrows 2023 outlook

For the third quarter, Designer Brands net sales decreased 9.1 percent to 786.3 million dollars, while comparable sales decreased by 9.3 percent. Gross profit decreased to 256.4 million dollars and gross margin to 32.6 percent, reported net income was 10.1 million dollars or diluted earnings per share of 17 cents. The company’s adjusted net...

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Designer Brands names Laura Denk as president of DSW

Designer Brands Inc. has appointed Laura Denk as president of Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW) and executive vice president of Designer Brands, with her appointment to be effective as of July 24, 2023. Denk will report to Designer Brands' chief executive officer, Doug Howe. As president of DSW, the company said in a statement, Denk will be...

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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...