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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.

Designer Brands Inc. Names Doug Howe as President of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse

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Friday, May 20, 2022
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Designer Brands Inc. (NYSE: DBI), one ofNorth America'slargest designers, producers and retailers of footwear and accessories, today announced that Doug Howe has been named President of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse and Executive Vice President of Designer Brands.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Designer Brands Inc. (NYSE: DBI), one ofNorth America'slargest designers, producers and retailers of footwear and accessories, today announced that Doug Howe has been named President of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse and Executive Vice President of Designer Brands.
  • As President of DSW, Doug will be responsible for day-to-day leadership of the company and bringing DSW's differentiated customer experience and desired brands to life across direct-to-consumer channels.
  • Doug will report directly to Designer Brands' CEO Roger Rawlins, and his appointment is effective in late May.
  • Designer Brands operates a portfolio of retail concepts in nearly 700 locations under the DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, The Shoe Company, and Shoe Warehouse banners.

Designer Brands Debuts "Warehouse Reimagined" for Enhanced, Immersive Retail Store Experience

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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COLUMBUS, Ohio and HOUSTON, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Designer Brands Inc. (NYSE: DBI) (the "Company" and "Designer Brands"), parent of shoe retailer DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, has unveiled its new "Warehouse Reimagined" retail store format, a step forward in putting customers, brands and speed at the forefront of the Company's business strategy. Debuting at a Houston-area DSW, Warehouse Reimagined showcases a proof-of-concept of differentiated omni-channel experiences for Designer Brands' 700-plus stores across North America. The new store experience elevates the Company's Owned Brands and product selections through modernized merchandising featuring shop-in-shops, full family offerings and head-to-toe lifestyle imagery. Warehouse Reimagined also highlights well-known National Brands with dedicated sections that prominently display products for easy viewing and selection by store customers.

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  • The new store experience elevates the Company's Owned Brands and product selections through modernized merchandising featuring shop-in-shops, full family offerings and head-to-toe lifestyle imagery.
  • "Warehouse Reimagined allows us to showcase our National Brands with shop-in-shops, together with Owned Brands and associated experiences that elevate brands in the eyes of the customer," says Designer Brands Chief Executive Officer, Roger Rawlins.
  • "This new store format is an immersive experience by the customer, for the customer and brings to bear our proven capability to retail brands the way customers want.
  • Designer Brands operates a portfolio of retail concepts in nearly 700 locations under the DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, The Shoe Company, and Shoe Warehouse banners.

Designer Brands Announces $2 Million Investment into First Black-Owned U.S. Footwear Factory, Partnering with Dr. D'Wayne Edwards, President of Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022
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PLC, formerly known as the Lewis College of Business, is expected to reopen in May 2022.

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  • PLC, formerly known as the Lewis College of Business, is expected to reopen in May 2022.
  • Designer Brands and DSW's commitment with Pensole will create a U.S.-based shoe factory, with the goal of all work leading to the launch of Black designers' brands inside of DSW."
  • "Together with Pensole, Designer Brands and DSW will provide designers opportunities to offer new products directly to consumers.
  • Founded by Dr. D'Wayne Edwards, the founder of the PENSOLE Design Academy in Detroit, PLC will resurrect the Lewis College of Business in Detroit.

Designer Brands Inc. to Present at Two Upcoming Investor Conferences

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Friday, September 3, 2021
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Designer Brands Inc. (NYSE: DBI), one of North America's largest designers, producers and retailers of footwear and accessories, today announced that it will participate in Goldman Sachs' 28th Annual Global Retailing Conference on Friday, September 10th, and CL King's 19th Annual Best Ideas Conference on Tuesday, September 14th. 

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  • The audio portion of these presentations will be webcast live and can be accessed at the Investor Relations section of the Company's website, www.designerbrands.com .
  • Designer Brands is one of North America's largest designers, producers, and retailers of footwear and accessories.
  • The Company operates a portfolio of retail concepts in nearly 700 locations under the DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, The Shoe Company, and Shoe Warehouse banners.
  • In partnership with a joint venture with Authentic Brands Group, the Company also owns a stake in Vince Camuto, Louise et Cie, and others.

DSW and Hush Puppies Announce Exclusive Wholesale Partnership

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Thursday, August 5, 2021
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DSW customers have enjoyed Hush Puppies for years, and we are delighted to become the sole physical destination for this iconic brand in North America."

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  • DSW customers have enjoyed Hush Puppies for years, and we are delighted to become the sole physical destination for this iconic brand in North America."
  • "We are thrilled to launch this partnership and have our line of optimistic, colorful and comfortable products exclusively available at DSW stores across the U.S. and Canada," said Kate Pinkham, General Manager & Vice President of Hush Puppies.
  • Hush Puppies will be available in all DSW and The Shoe Company stories in the U.S. and Canada, as well as online at DSW.com and TheShoeCompany.ca and on HushPuppies.com.
  • Through this exclusive distribution partnership, Hush Puppies and DSW will benefit from their aligned consumer profiles and positionings.

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.

Designer Shoe Warehouse Opens in Mount Prospect, Ill.

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Thursday, March 14, 2019
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The shoe destination is located at:

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  • The shoe destination is located at:
    The new Designer Shoe Warehouse will be stocked with a large assortment of brand name and designer shoes and accessories arranged in a convenient, self-service experience.For women, sneakers, athletic shoes, boots, and pumps line the aisles.
  • The new Designer Shoe Warehouse location will carry an impressive assortment ofmen's, women's and kids' accessories like bags, scarves, jewelry, socks, and more.
  • DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse is a leading branded footwear and accessories retailer offering a wide selection of brand name and designer dress, casual and athletic footwear and accessories for women, men and kids.
  • The company operates a portfolio of retail concepts in nearly 1,000 locations under the DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, Shoe Company, and Shoe Warehouse banners and operates leased locations in the U.S through its Affiliated Business Group.