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US: DSW optimises footwear inventory productivity
17 January 2012
DSW has improved its inventory productivity using store size profiles to allocate and replenish inventory with SAS Size Optimization.
US: DSW to accelerate store opening programme
11 January 2012
DSW has revealed plans to accelerate its store opening programme with plans to open between 35-40 stores in 2012.
US: DSW raises FY guidance on Q3 profit gain
23 November 2011
Footwear and accessories retailer DSW posted a double-digit increase in adjusted third quarter profit, boosted by strong performances by women’s boots and men’s footwear.
US: DSW lifts outlook as Q2 soars on RVI acquisition
31 August 2011
Branded footwear and accessories retailer DSW Inc has raised its full-year outlook after second quarter profit jumped following the merger with its largest shareholder, Retail Ventures Inc (RVI), in May.
US: DSW completes Retail Ventures merger
31 May 2011
Footwear retailer DSW has completed a merger process under which its largest shareholder, Retail Ventures Inc (RVI), has become a wholly owned subsidiary of the US company.
US: DSW lifts outlook as Q1 profit jumps 27%
25 May 2011
Footwear retailer DSW Inc has raised its full-year earnings guidance after higher sales of accessories and men's shoes helped lift its first quarter profit by 27%.
US: DSW adds to executive team
5 April 2011
US footwear retailer DSW has announced the appointment of Roger Rawlins to SVP and GM of DSW.com, and Jennie Wilson as SVP of finance and controller.
US: DSW lifts outlook as FY profit doubles
15 March 2011
Discount shoe retailer DSW Inc has raised its earnings outlook for the year ahead after booking a 38% jump in fourth quarter profit on higher sales.
US: DSW to buy largest shareholder Retail Ventures
9 February 2011
Discount shoe retailer DSW Inc is buying its largest shareholder, Retail Ventures Inc, in a tax-free stock swop - and has revised its full-year earnings forecast to take costs of the transaction into account.
US: DSW names Lanning to leased business post
25 January 2011
Branded footwear retailer DSW has announced the appointment of Christopher Lanning as senior vice president and general manager of the leased business division.
US: DSW sees Q3 profits climb 15%
24 November 2010
US footwear retailer DSW Inc grew its sales and profit during the third quarter, and edged up its full-year same-store sales guidance.
US: DSW sponsors Miss America
25 August 2010
DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse has entered into a new long-term partnership with The Miss America Organisation, owner of the rights to the annual beauty pageant.
US: DSW reports sales up 12% and raises full year estimates
5 August 2010
DSW has seen its second quarter net sales leap 12.3% to US$415.1m. Same store sales increased 12% for the comparable period versus a decrease of 2.9% last year.
US: Retail Ventures sales leap drives improvement
8 June 2010
Retail Ventures has reported rising sales and a move back into profit from continuing operations in its first quarter.
US: DSW boosts Q1 profit after sales hike
26 May 2010
Footwear retailer DSW boosted its first quarter net profit with a double-digit sales rise and a 16.2% same store sales increase, the US company said.
US: DSW swings to fourth quarter profit
16 March 2010
US footwear retailer DSW has swung to a fourth quarter profit on better sales during the period.
US: Retail Ventures swing to Q3 loss
16 December 2009
Off-price retailer Retail Ventures Inc has swung to a third quarter loss from continuing operations, despite booking a double-digit hike in sales.
US: DSW agrees Miss America shoe deal
7 December 2009
DSW Shoe Warehouse and The Miss America Organisation have entered into a long-term partnership for the footwear firm to become the official provider of shoes for the Miss America pageant and a national sponsor for The Miss America Organisation.
US: DSW lifts FY outlook as Q3 profit doubles
24 November 2009
Branded footwear retailer DSW Inc has lifted its outlook for the year after more than doubling its third quarter profit.
US: DSW raises fiscal 2009 guidance
16 October 2009
US footwear retailer DSW has estimated same-store sales up 6% to 8% for the third quarter ending 31 October, and raised its earnings outlook for the full-year.
US: Retail Ventures swings to Q2 loss
11 September 2009
Off-price retailer Retail Ventures Inc has seen swung to a second quarter loss on lower sales at its DSW shoe stores.
US: DSW lifts FY outlook as Q2 profit falls 31%
26 August 2009
Second quarter profit at DSW Inc has plunged 31% on lower sales, but the branded footwear retailer still managed to lift its earnings guidance for the year.
US: DSW trips as Q1 profit falls 31%
28 May 2009
Branded footwear retailer DSW Inc has seen its first quarter profit fall 31% on lower sales at its stores.
US: DSW names Michael MacDonald as president and CEO
26 March 2009
Branded footwear retailer DSW Inc has named Michael MacDonald as president and chief executive officer, taking over from Jay Schottenstein who is staying on as chairman.
US: DSW swings to Q4 net loss
25 March 2009
Footwear retailer DSW has announced a net loss of US$7.5m for the fourth quarter, compared with net income of $1.1m in the same period last year, and slashed capital expenditure for the year ahead.
US: DSW and Zappos settle online marketing lawsuit
17 March 2009
Footwear retailer DSW Inc and online rival Zappos have settled a lawsuit over the alleged misuse of trademarks on the web.
US: Retail Ventures Q3 profit slashed to $8m
10 December 2008
Retail Ventures saw its third quarter profit slashed to US$8m from $82.4m for the same period last year, despite a rise in sales.
In the money: Retailers pin hopes on Black Friday
28 November 2008
The Black Friday shopping bonanza sets a precedent for holiday season sales in the US. But rarely has it been more important to fashion retailers as many try to manoeuvre their way out of the red after an all-round colourful third quarter. Joe Ayling reports.
US: DSW cuts FY earnings forecast as Q3 profit dips
26 November 2008
Cut-price footwear retailer DSW has reduced its full-year profit forecast after the company’s third quarter profit fell 41% to US$13.2m.
US: DSW cuts 98 jobs as Q3 same store sales dip 4.1%
6 November 2008
Cut-price footwear retailer DSW Inc has shed 98 jobs or 13% of its workforce after announcing a 4.1% decline in third quarter same store sales.
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