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Another training ride and 21 miles logged for the Designer Brands/DSW Pelotonia Team. For this ride, we were excited to have four first-time Pelotonia riders Amit Taware Antonio Olmos Leonardo Trimarchi Kathryn Rainieri, SPHR in addition to our other amazing team members! Doug Howe Emily Young Jeff Girard Jennifer Halasz Renee Reinke Sarah Hagan Sean Newtz 💚 We all have different reasons for why we ride, but those come together in a united passion to put an end to cancer! Thanks for being part of the fight. There’s still time to support us in this mission. Please see the link below to donate to the Designer Brands/DSW Peloton. As a reminder, 100% of every dollar raised going toward cancer research. https://lnkd.in/ek_6TWVw

At Designer Brands, we appreciate the passion our associates demonstrate every day towards our mission of curating the best shoes for our customers, from first steps to legendary leaps in life. To recognize and celebrate those efforts, we are closing our corporate offices in Canada (Monday, 6/30), the U.S. (Thursday, 7/3), and China (Friday, 7/4) giving our valued team members an opportunity to rest, recharge, and enjoy some well-deserved time off for an extended weekend. Happy DBI Associate Appreciation Day!

Associate Spotlight | Rachel Kroll Ever wondered what it's like to be a footwear designer in New York City? Meet Rachel Kroll, a Sr. Designer at Designer Brands. Rachel has been part of the DBI family since 2017 and truly lives our value of “We love what we do”. 💗 What she loves most when designing shoes is the freedom to have fun with material mixes and bold ornamentation. Her favorite part of the process is detailing the line and exploring innovative ways to apply materials and embellishments. Ready to go to work in our NYC office with Rachel? Check out this video to spend a day in her shoes. https://lnkd.in/gE_7YtJz #DBIAssociateSpotlight #WeLoveWhatWeDo #WalkInMyShoes

This June, we're honoring Pride Month by deepening our commitment to inclusion, education, and action inside and outside of Designer Brands. 🌈 We’re proud to support Gay For Good, a nonprofit that mobilizes LGBTQIA+ volunteers and allies in service to their communities. Through the DBI Foundation, we’re helping further their mission. 🌍 We’re launching year-round volunteer opportunities with Gay For Good to empower associates to make a difference nationwide. 💬 We’re creating space for learning and connection through inclusive events and conversations. 🎉 And we’re showing up proudly, marching in the Columbus and Denver Pride Parades to celebrate love, identity, and community. Together, let’s keep building a more inclusive future this month and every month. Learn more at DSW.com: https://lnkd.in/exXw9yEG #PrideMonth #DSWPride #InclusionInAction #GayForGood #DesignerBrands

In honor of Asian Pacific Islander (API) Month, we’re proud to celebrate and uplift the voices that enrich our community. 🌸 OurJourney Business Resource Group recently hosted a special Afternoon Tea with Janice Kwan, VP of Global Product at Keds. Janice shared her personal and professional journey in the footwear industry, along with an insider look at how the Keds team collaborates to bring a shoe to life. At Designer Brands, we believe in fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging where every story matters. Thank you, Janice, for your insights and inspiration, and to OurJourney BRG for creating such a meaningful space during API Month. #APIMonth #DesignerBrands #Keds #Belonging

Meet Sandy Phan, Senior Product Developer for the Keds brand at Designer Brands! With over three years at Keds, Sandy brings calm confidence, creativity, and heart to everything she does. When asked what kind of shoe best represents her personality, Sandy said the iconic Keds Champion in white canvas, a classic that's calm, genuine, and adaptable. “They go with everything just like I try to be easygoing and adaptable in different situations. I don’t need to be the loudest in the room, but like my Keds, I’m reliable and present.” What does Sandy love most about working at Designer Brands? “It’s the incredible culture and amazing people. From day one, I’ve felt welcomed by a team that’s supportive, creative, and passionate about what we do. It feels like a second home — a place where creativity, collaboration, open communication, and unity are at the heart of everything.” We’re happy to have you on the team, Sandy! 👟 #DesignerBrands #Keds #EmployeeSpotlight 

The Designer Brands/DSW Pelotonia Team took their first step (or should we say pedal) towards Pelotonia 2025 yesterday with the inaugural training ride of the year. The team set off on a beautiful evening with ONE GOAL in mind of ending cancer. If you would like to support us in our mission, we invite you to donate to the Designer Brands/DSW Peloton to help fight cancer, please see the link below. Angel C. Jeff Girard Jennifer Halasz Becki Jackson Julie Eckert https://lnkd.in/ek_6TWVw

Our DSW Clinton Township, MI store just got a glow-up! We reopened on April 19 in a gorgeous new location on Gratiot Ave. and celebrated with a DJ, face painters, giveaways, lots of happy customers and new shoes walking out the door. 👟 Huge thanks to Store Manager Nona Ulewicz, Project Manager Adrienne Wolf, Market Leader Caroline Massey, and the entire DSW construction and store teams for bringing the vision to life! The future is bright (and so is our new space)! #MyDSW #Retail #StoreOpening

🚀 What does it take to build high-performing teams and lead with purpose? For Maneesha Bhalla, Designer Brands’ VP of Enterprise Data Analytics, it’s purpose, humility, and a belief that real growth comes from embracing discomfort. Maneesha is all about building high-performing teams, leading with values, and lifting others as she rises. Her leadership style is thoughtful, bold, and rooted in a passion for making a real difference, not just in business results, but in people’s careers and lives. When asked what piece of advice she would give her younger self, Maneesha responds, “Keep marching forward—you’re on the right path. Trust yourself more, don’t overthink every decision and know that each step, even the uncertain ones, is leading you exactly where you need to be.” At Designer Brands, we're lucky to have leaders like Maneesha shaping our future. She exemplifies our Designer Brands Values especially, “We love what we do”. Her story reminds us all that the best leaders never stop learning, growing, and inspiring those around them. #DesignerBrands #Leadership #Inspiration #GrowthMindset #Teamwork 

Because great service means saving you time and your shoes! 👟✨ We’re pleased to announce Imbox Protection is now available in all U.S. DSW stores across the country, offering fast, in-store shoe protection that keeps your favorite styles looking fresh. One spray. Sixty seconds. No hassle. It’s sleek. It’s seamless. And it’s another way we’re making the DSW in-store experience even better. 🛍️ Step into what’s new: www.dsw.com/content/imbox https://lnkd.in/e4mwTncc #MyDSW #InnovationInStore #FootwearProtection #Imbox #DesignerBrands