Designer Brands (NYSE:DBI), Inc. (NYSE: DBI) is a leading footwear and accessories retailer and wholesaler in North America. Through its flagship DSW® retail footprint and e-commerce platform, the company offers a wide assortment of branded and private-label footwear, handbags, and related accessories. Designer Brands operates a multi-channel model that combines off-price retail stores with online capabilities to serve value-oriented consumers seeking trend-driven merchandise at competitive prices.
In its Retail segment, Designer Brands operates hundreds of DSW® stores across the United States and Canada, as well as an online storefront that provides customers with a curated shopping experience, loyalty rewards, and on-trend styling content. The Wholesale segment, primarily conducted through The Camuto Group, designs, sources, and markets footwear and accessories for a portfolio of license partners and private-label brands. This segment leverages design studios, sourcing offices, and global supplier relationships to develop products that meet diverse consumer preferences.
The company’s product mix spans casual and dress footwear, active and athletic styles, handbags, and complementary accessories. Designer Brands offers an array of proprietary labels alongside recognized national and international brands, catering to men, women, and children. Private-label brands and exclusive collaborations enable the company to differentiate its assortment and capture higher margins through owned-brand sales channels.
Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Designer Brands has grown from a single off-price shoe warehouse into a multi-brand, multi-channel retailer and wholesaler. In 2018, the company rebranded from DSW Inc. to Designer Brands, Inc. to reflect its expanded footprint in both retail and wholesale markets. Today, Designer Brands serves customers across North America through an integrated network of physical stores, digital platforms, and strategic partnerships.
