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Designer Brands Inc (DBI) delivers footwear innovation through its integrated retail platforms and brand partnerships. This news hub provides investors and industry professionals with direct access to official corporate communications, financial disclosures, and strategic developments.
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Designer Brands Inc. (NYSE: DBI) recently celebrated the opening of JEMS by PENSOLE, a footwear factory in Somersworth, New Hampshire, marking a significant milestone in their $2 million investment aimed at enhancing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the footwear industry.
This factory, one of the first Black-owned footwear facilities in the U.S., is a collaborative effort with Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design and aims to provide training and career opportunities for underrepresented designers. The initial shoe designs will be available exclusively at DSW stores.
Designer Brands Inc. (NYSE: DBI) reported a strong performance for 2022, with Owned Brands net sales up 32.1% year-over-year. Gross margins improved by 400 basis points compared to 2019, signaling effective brand building. Despite fourth-quarter challenges, including a 7.5% decline in net sales to $760.5 million and a 5.5% drop in comparable sales, the company achieved a diluted EPS of $0.66. Full-year net sales increased by 3.7% to $3.3 billion, with an EPS of $2.26. For 2023, net sales are projected to decline mid-single digits, while additional sales from the Keds acquisition are expected to be $75 million to $85 million.
