Designer Brands

Designer Brands Says Customers Find Value in the Clearance Aisle
Designer Brands Says Customers Find Value in the Clearance Aisle
December 06, 2023  |  Retail

The current state of the consumer, a concern that has been regularly reflected during the past quarter at PYMNTS, is very real for DSW’s parent...

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Hush Puppies Retailer Pivots as Consumers Embrace Fashionable Sports Footwear
Hush Puppies Retailer Pivots as Consumers Embrace Fashionable Sports Footwear
August 28, 2023  |  Retail

The convergence of casualization, comfort, and personalization has become a potent force, reshaping the way people perceive and interact with brands.  The modern consumer is...

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Nordstrom Says 90% of Loyalty Members Shopped Its Anniversary Sale 
Nordstrom Says 90% of Loyalty Members Shopped Its Anniversary Sale 
August 24, 2023  |  Retail

In March, PYMNTS reported on Nordstrom’s shift from its prior reputation of luxury and exceptional service to utilizing substantial discounts to manage inventory, resulting in...

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Wolverine Sells Keds to DSW Parent Designer Brands
Wolverine Sells Keds to DSW Parent Designer Brands
February 08, 2023  |  Retail

Footwear company Wolverine Worldwide has sold its Keds line to shore store chain Designer Brands. The deal, announced Wednesday (Feb. 8), allows Wolverine to streamline...

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Designer Shoe Warehouse Promotes Industry Vet to Be Next CEO
Designer Shoe Warehouse Promotes Industry Vet to Be Next CEO
January 06, 2023  |  Retail

Designer Brands, the designer, producer and retailer of footwear and accessories said in a Thursday (Jan. 5) press release that DSW President Doug Howe is...

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DSW Parent Grows by Adding Own Brands to Retail Offering
DSW Parent Grows by Adding Own Brands to Retail Offering
September 08, 2022  |  Retail

The company best known for its retail stores called DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse has reportedly been growing its margins by also producing goods and selling...

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Today in Retail: Vroom Names New CEO; Simon Property Group CEO Dismisses Kohl’s Buyout Rumors
Today in Retail: Vroom Names New CEO; Simon Property Group CEO Dismisses Kohl’s Buyout Rumors
May 10, 2022  |  Retail

Today in retail, Peloton is facing the daunting prospect of a turnaround along with a transition to an app-based model, while inflation has consumers rethinking...

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Designer Brands Unveils Immersive ‘Warehouse Reimagined’ Concept
Designer Brands Unveils Immersive ‘Warehouse Reimagined’ Concept
May 10, 2022  |  Retail

Designer Brands Inc., the parent company of shoe retailer DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, joined the immersive, experience-based retail trend with the debut of its Warehouse...

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Today in Retail: Klarna and About You Partner on EU eCommerce Payment Option; Shopify and Strike Team up for Bitcoin Payments
Today in Retail: Klarna and About You Partner on EU eCommerce Payment Option; Shopify and...
April 08, 2022  |  Retail

In today’s retail news, buy now, pay later (BNPL) payments provider Klarna has teamed up with About You to provide German and Swiss shoppers with...

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