Company Description
Designer Brands Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, production, and retailing of footwear and accessories in the United States and Canada.
It operates through three segments: U.S. Retail, Canada Retail, and Brand Portfolio. The company offers dress, casual, and athletic footwear and accessories, as well as handbags for women, men, and kids.
It sells its products under the Vince Camuto, Keds, Topo, as well as Jessica Simpson, Lucky Brand, Le Tigre, and Hush Puppies brands.
The company offers its products through its direct-to-consumer stores and e-commerce sites; and a portfolio of banners, including DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, The Shoe Co, and Rubino; and mobiles applications.
The company was founded in 1991 and is based in Columbus, Ohio.
| Country | United States |
| Founded | 1991 |
| IPO Date | Jun 10, 1991 |
| Industry | Footwear & Accessories |
| Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
| Employees | 14,000 |
| CEO | Douglas Howe |
Contact Details
Address: 810 DSW Drive Columbus, Ohio 43219 United States | |
| Phone | 614 237 7100 |
| Website | designerbrands.com |
Stock Details
| Ticker Symbol | DBI |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Share Class | Class A Shares |
| Fiscal Year | March - February |
| Reporting Currency | USD |
| CIK Code | 0001319947 |
| CUSIP Number | 250565108 |
| ISIN Number | US2505651081 |
| Employer ID | 31-0746639 |
| SIC Code | 5661 |
Key Executives
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Douglas M. Howe | Chief Executive Officer and Director |
| Jay L. Schottenstein | Executive Chairman |
| Andrea O'Donnell | Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President of Designer Brands and President of Brands |
| Deborah L. Ferree | Vice Chairman, Chief Product Officer and Director |
| Sheamus G. Toal CPA | Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President and Principal Financial Officer |
| Lisa M. Yerrace | Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
| Mary J. Turner | Executive Vice President and President of Designer Brands Canada Inc. |
| Laura T. Davis | Executive Vice President of Designer Brands and President of North America Retail of DSW Shoe Warehouse Inc. |
Latest SEC Filings
| Date | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Feb 9, 2026 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Jan 30, 2026 | SCHEDULE 13G/A | Filing |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Dec 29, 2025 | 144 | Filing |
| Dec 10, 2025 | 144 | Filing |
| Dec 10, 2025 | 144 | Filing |
| Dec 9, 2025 | 10-Q | Quarterly Report |