Designer Brands

We’re proud to share that Designer Brands, in partnership with Inspire, has earned a top PRism Award from the Public Relations Society of America PRSA Central Ohio🎉 This recognition honors our team’s work securing Boston Globe feature coverage for DSW’s experiential concept store in Framingham, MA—highlighting the strength of our storytelling and media strategy in a highly competitive retail landscape. 👏 Congratulations to our Corporate Communications team and to Renee Reinke, Director of Corporate Communications, who accepted the award. This achievement reflects the power of strong partnerships and creative communications to bring innovative ideas to life in meaningful, newsworthy ways. #DesignerBrands #DSW #PRismAwards #PublicRelations #Storytelling #Teamwork #RetailInnovation

Designer Brands will host its fiscal first quarter 2026 earnings call June 9th at 8:30am ET. Register for the webcast here: https://lnkd.in/gCMYijc8

Honored to see Amy Jo Donohew, SPHR, our Chief Human Resources Officer and SVP, recognized as a 2026 Ragan Top Woman in HR. Her leadership through disruption—grounded in transparency, development and care for our associates—has strengthened retention, engagement and culture across Designer Brands. This recognition reflects the power of people‑first leadership done well. Congratulations, Amy Jo. 👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g337Ujkm #ExecutiveLeadership #HRExcellence #Culture #EmployeeEngagement

Ready to Roll! 🚴♀️ We’re excited to kick off Pelotonia 2026 with Team DBI/DSW—marking our 6th year uniting around one powerful purpose: fueling bold cancer research and advancing the pursuit of a cancer‑free world. Earlier this week, we hosted our first in‑person Pelotonia kick‑off, bringing associates together to learn more about this important cause and how they can get involved. We were honored to welcome Eric Olsavsky, VP of Community Engagement & Partnerships at Pelotonia, who shared the incredible impact of Pelotonia and the many opportunities to participate. We also heard from our DBI Team Leader Sarah Hagan, inspiring Team DBI riders, answered questions from future teammates, and—of course—enjoyed plenty of pizza. 🍕 Cancer touches everyone, and together we’re showing how Pelotonia, Team DBI/DSW, and YOU can make a real difference. Whether you ride, hike, volunteer, donate, or cheer us on—there’s a place for everyone on Team DBI. Let’s show up together and help end cancer. Please see the link below to donate to the Designer Brands/DSW Peloton. As a reminder, 100% of every dollar raised goes toward cancer research. https://lnkd.in/ek_6TWVw #Pelotonia2026 #TeamDBI #DesignerBrands #OneTeamOneCause #EndCancer

This week, leaders from across Designer Brands spent time at our East Coast Logistics Center (ECLC), reinforcing the critical role our supply chain plays in delivering a customer‑first experience across our integrated U.S. and Canada retail and brands businesses. Our CEO Doug Howe, CFO Sheamus Toal, and COO and President of Brands Andrea O'Donnell toured the facility and participated in a business review with ECLC leaders Jeff Girard, Anthony Harb, and Patrick O'Keefe, with Sean Newtz, Joanne Price, and Denny Hogben joining virtually. The visit highlighted how our supply chain team enables us to move faster and more intentionally to get the merchandise that matters most to our customers. Doug shared his appreciation for the team’s impact, noting that the ECLC is “a transformation‑focused team that continues to drive productivity by embracing innovation and new ways of working.” He added, “Patrick is a strong leader supported by a highly engaged team serving our DSW, our brands direct‑to‑consumer, and our wholesale partners.” Thank you to the entire ECLC team for your leadership, collaboration, and commitment to keeping Designer Brands A Step Ahead. #DesignerBrands #LeadershipInAction #SupplyChainExcellence #OneTeam #Transformation #DSW #Operations

As Women’s History Month comes to a close, we’re proud to celebrate the voices and perspectives of women across Designer Brands. 💜 Our In Her Words series, sponsored by our MyLife business resource group, brought together leaders and board members to share short videos with associates—spotlighting perspectives that inspire empowerment and connection.   Grateful to everyone who helped bring this series to life. Because elevating women’s voices and perspectives matters—this month and always.

Today, we reported our fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results, reflecting disciplined execution and continued progress in strengthening our business. This was evidenced by the consistent sequential improvement we delivered across key financial metrics throughout the year. Looking ahead, we are guiding to another strong year in 2026, with implied EPS growth of 106% at the midpoint of our guidance range. Learn more about our results, including important information regarding forward-looking statements and reconciliations for non-GAAP metrics, in this morning’s release: https://lnkd.in/g7juHVRz

Designer Brands will host its fiscal fourth quarter/year-end 2025 earnings call tomorrow at 8:30am ET. Register for the webcast here: https://lnkd.in/gQr6ZH3z

We kicked off our new fiscal year with an energizing DBI All Hands (Shoes) Meeting, bringing associates together across the globe — and hearing from our Executive Leadership Team live from our DSW Concept Store located in our corporate headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. The focus was clear: in 2026 Designer Brands is taking a bolder step ahead. We’re sharpening priorities, elevating the store experience, winning with the merchandise that matters, and working as one DBI to drive profitable growth. Grateful for our teams, our leaders, and the momentum we’re building together. Let’s make 2026 our strongest year yet. 👟✨ #OneDBI #2026Focus #TeamDBI

Honoring Penny Eddy’s Remarkable Journey at Designer Brands On August 16, 1988, penny eddy walked through the doors of our distribution center for the first time. What began as a role in operations turned into a career spanning more than three decades—defined by leadership, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. From day one, Penny embodied the values that make Designer Brands special: We Love What We Do and We Do What’s Right. Her influence can be seen in the countless associates she mentored, the processes she improved, and the culture she helped shape. Penny, thank you for giving so much of yourself to Designer Brands. You’ve left an indelible mark, and while we’ll miss you deeply, we’re excited to cheer you on in this next chapter of life. Please join Jeff Girard, Debbie Ferree, and Rich Robbertz in celebrating Penny’s incredible career and sharing your favorite memories below!