Rack Room Shoes

Rack Room Shoes Welcomes Randolph Brodwin as Senior Vice President and New Chief Legal Officer

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rack Room Shoes, a leading name in the footwear retail industry, has announced Randolph Brodwin as its new senior vice president and chief legal officer. With nearly three decades of corporate legal and business expertise, Brodwin is set to play a key role in guiding Rack Room Shoes through its next phase of growth and innovation.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rack Room Shoes, a leading name in the footwear retail industry, has announced Randolph Brodwin as its new senior vice president and chief legal officer.
  • "I am honored to join Rack Room Shoes and provide legal oversight and strategic guidance to the organization," said Brodwin.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Randy on board," said Mark Lardie, president and chief executive officer of Rack Room Shoes.
  • Previously, Brodwin was vice president – associate general counsel at Foot Locker, and most recently vice president – legal affairs at Circle K.

Rack Room Shoes Announces Winners of 2023 Teacher of the Year Contest

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rack Room Shoes has announced the winners of its annual Teacher of the Year Contest, recognizing educators who have made a significant difference in the lives of their students. The five outstanding winners are Carlee Guthrie, Rebecca Yaple, Jasmine Henry, Ricardo Mendez, and Taren David.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rack Room Shoes has announced the winners of its annual Teacher of the Year Contest, recognizing educators who have made a significant difference in the lives of their students.
  • The five outstanding winners are Carlee Guthrie, Rebecca Yaple, Jasmine Henry, Ricardo Mendez, and Taren David.
  • Each winning teacher is awarded a $10,000 grant for their school, along with a $500 Rack Room Shoes gift card.
  • The Teacher of the Year Contest is a testament to Rack Room Shoes' commitment to making an impact in the communities we serve.

Rack Room Shoes Launches Teacher of the Year Contest, Honoring Outstanding Educators

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rack Room Shoes is announcing its 2023 Teacher of the Year contest, recognizing exceptional teachers from around the country.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rack Room Shoes is announcing its 2023 Teacher of the Year contest, recognizing exceptional teachers from around the country.
  • Nominations for Rack Room Shoes' Teacher of the Year are now open.
  • The online competition will award five winning schools a technological grant worth $10,000 each, and each winning teacher will receive a $500 gift card to Rack Room Shoes.
  • Rack Room Shoes will announce the winners in early May and host a special presentation at the winning schools during the 2023 school year.

Rack Room Shoes Celebrates 100 Years

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Friday, October 7, 2022
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In 1922 Phil Levinson opened Phil's Shoes in Salisbury, N.C. Phil's son-in-law, Mort Lerner, eventually opened Lerner Shoes and Rack Room Shoes in 1956.

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  • In 1922 Phil Levinson opened Phil's Shoes in Salisbury, N.C. Phil's son-in-law, Mort Lerner, eventually opened Lerner Shoes and Rack Room Shoes in 1956.
  • Shortly after Deichmann acquired Rack Room Shoes and Lerner Shoes in 1986, Rack Room Shoes began expanding beyond the Carolinas.
  • From the very beginning, Rack Room Shoes catered to the entire family with our varied selection, while putting our corporate mission "the company must serve the people" first," said Henrich Deichmann, Chief Executive Officer of Deichmann SE, parent company of Rack Room Shoes.
  • In 2021, Rack Room Shoes' partnerships with local and national organizations positively impacted thousands of children and families in the communities they serve, including:
    According to Lardie, Rack Room Shoes' guiding principle to 'serve the people' while continuing to invest in talent, technology, and community will ensure the brand remains vibrant, fresh, and relevant for the next 100 years.

2022 Black Footwear Forum Announces Agenda, Speakers and New Sponsors

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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DETROIT, Aug. 24, 2022  /PRNewswire/ -- The Black Footwear Forum (BFF) today announces featured speakers and panels for this year's event, to be held at Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design (PLC) in Detroit, September 16-18, in partnership with the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA).

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  • "Since its first year, the Black Footwear Forum has evolved into a major industry gathering to celebrate, inspire and acknowledge Black creatives globally who are responsible for the culture of our industry," PLC Founder and President D'Wayne Edwards said.
  • Following will be the BFF VIP dinner for staff, speakers, and sponsors, at the Detroit Pistons Performance Center, overlooking the Pistons' practice facilities.
  • About the Black Footwear Forum (BFF):The Black Footwear Forum, formally known as the African American Footwear Forum (AAFF), invites footwear industry professionals and supporters to share stories and ideas and to create a dialog around the influence, leadership, and passion provided by blacks in the global footwear industry.
  • FDRA also runs the footwear industry's weekly podcast Shoe-In Show featuring leading footwear executives and experts discussing key business trends.

Rack Room Shoes Partners with Military Makeover with Montel® to Honor Husband and Wife, Both Military Veterans

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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Joey is looking forward to wearing his Columbia boots when the weather gets cooler, and Gia loves her Nike athletic shoes!"

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  • Joey is looking forward to wearing his Columbia boots when the weather gets cooler, and Gia loves her Nike athletic shoes!"
  • In addition to the shopping spree, Joey, Joy, and Gia each received a $500 gift card to Rack Room Shoes for future footwear purchases.
  • "Rack Room Shoes maintains a special commitment to giving back to our local communities, especially when it comes to supporting veterans who have served our country," said Mark Lardie, President and CEO of Rack Room Shoes.
  • "It is an honor to recognize Joey and Joy and their daughter through this partnership withMilitary Makeover."

Rack Room Shoes Opens Call for Nominations 2021 Teacher of the Year Contest

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Rack Room Shoes has launched its annual Teacher of the Year contest to celebrate the upcoming back-to-school season. Designed to honor teachers around the nation, individuals can recognize their favorite educators by nominating teachers who encourage and nurture students' goals.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Rack Room Shoes has launched its annual Teacher of the Year contest to celebrate the upcoming back-to-school season.
  • Through the online contest Rack Room Shoes will award five winning schools a technology grant valued at $10,000 each to be used towards technological upgrades.
  • Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Rack Room Shoes is known as an innovator in the shoe industry for nearly 100 years.
  • Rack Room Shoes operates more than 500 locations nationwide under the Rack Room Shoes and Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse brands.

Rack Room Shoes Partners with Military Makeover with Montel to Honor Disabled Marine Veteran, Wife

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
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DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Rack Room Shoes partnered with Lifetime TV'sMilitary Makeoverwith Montel to support disabled military veteran Michael Daniels and his wife, Heather, on its newest season.

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  • DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Rack Room Shoes partnered with Lifetime TV'sMilitary Makeoverwith Montel to support disabled military veteran Michael Daniels and his wife, Heather, on its newest season.
  • "Rack Room Shoes has a long history of honoring veterans and their communities through our Rack Room Shoes Gives program."
  • In 2020, Rack Room Shoes partnered with Military Makeover to honor a family of five in Lincolnton, N.C. To further honor the country's veterans, Rack Room Shoes increased the brand's military discount from 10% to 20% on Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day.
  • Rack Room Shoes operates more than 500 locations nationwide under the Rack Room Shoes and Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse brands.

Rack Room Shoes Increases Online Revenue with Digital Experience Monitoring and Digital Business Analytics from Dynatrace

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020
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With Dynatraces Digital Experience Monitoring and Digital Business Analytics modules, Rack Room Shoes teams now understand how their online services are performing from the end users perspective, and how this impacts critical business KPIs such as e-commerce conversion rates and revenue.

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  • With Dynatraces Digital Experience Monitoring and Digital Business Analytics modules, Rack Room Shoes teams now understand how their online services are performing from the end users perspective, and how this impacts critical business KPIs such as e-commerce conversion rates and revenue.
  • These abilities, combined with precise answers from the Dynatrace AI engine, Davis, have enabled Rack Room Shoes to continuously improve user experience and accelerate delivery of new online functionalities.
  • Connecting digital experience and business analytics to full-stack observability metrics has also enabled greater collaboration between IT, DevOps, and digital experience teams.
  • Visit our Customer Stories page for more details on how Rack Room Shoes is improving digital experience and increasing e-commerce conversions with Dynatrace.

Rack Room Shoes Partners with Military Makeover to Honor Family of Five

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Rack Room Shoes has partnered with Lifetime TV'sMilitary Makeoverteam to support disabled military veterans Luke Harvey and Natasha Woodruff on their newest season.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Rack Room Shoes has partnered with Lifetime TV'sMilitary Makeoverteam to support disabled military veterans Luke Harvey and Natasha Woodruff on their newest season.
  • While the construction crew repaired the home's leaky ceiling, broken pipes, and HVAC system, the Rack Room Shoes team hosted the family for a once-in-a-lifetime shopping spree in March.
  • "Rack Room Shoes maintains a special commitment to giving back to our communities, especially when it comes to supporting veterans who have served our country," says Mark Lardie, President and CEO of Rack Room Shoes.
  • To further honor the country's veterans, Rack Room Shoes increased the brand's military discount from 10% to 20% on Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day.