Designer Brands Inc.: insider trades · United States · SEC (Form 4)

About Designer Brands Inc.

Designer Brands Inc. (NYSE: DBI) is a U.S.-based specialty retail and branded footwear company focused on shoes and accessories. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, United States, the company was founded in 1991 as DSW Inc. and later adopted the Designer Brands corporate name to reflect a broader platform beyond its flagship DSW banner. For investors, DBI sits at the intersection of retail distribution, omnichannel commerce, and brand ownership, with a business model that combines store operations, e-commerce, wholesale, and design/sourcing capabilities. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1319947/000131994726000022/dsw-20260131.htm?utm_source=openai)) The company describes itself as one of North America’s largest designers, producers, and retailers of footwear and accessories. Its operating model is organized around several core businesses: retail under DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse in the United States, plus The Shoe Company and Shoe Warehouse in Canada; and a Brand Portfolio segment that includes wholesale distribution, direct-to-consumer e-commerce, licensing, and design/buying-agent services. That portfolio includes brands such as Vince Camuto, Keds, and Topo, giving DBI both consumer-facing retail exposure and higher-value brand and sourcing revenue streams. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1319947/000131994725000012/dsw-20250201.htm?utm_source=openai)) DBI’s competitive position is supported by its scale in branded footwear, its broad assortment for women, men, and children, and its meaningful omnichannel reach. The company states that it operates more than 1,000 points of distribution and has a sizable digital commerce footprint, which helps it balance traffic across physical stores and online channels. This mix is important in a highly competitive category where product availability, brand recognition, and inventory efficiency matter. DBI also emphasizes leading market-share positions in selected footwear categories, leveraging well-known national brands and an accessible price architecture. ([investors.designerbrands.com](https://investors.designerbrands.com/2026-03-26-Designer-Brands-Inc-Reports-Fourth-Quarter-and-Fiscal-Year-2025-Financial-Results?utm_source=openai)) Geographically, the business remains concentrated in the United States and Canada, with Columbus, Ohio serving as the corporate base and operating hub. Recent results suggest the turnaround effort is gaining traction: management reported sequential improvement in comparable sales and net sales trends, along with substantial gross margin expansion. In third-quarter 2025, adjusted diluted EPS improved materially year over year, and in fourth-quarter/fiscal 2025 results the company highlighted stronger profitability and guidance pointing to further earnings improvement in fiscal 2026. Recent corporate updates have also included leadership changes and continued focus on assortment modernization, marketing effectiveness, and omnichannel execution. ([investors.designerbrands.com](https://investors.designerbrands.com/2025-12-09-Designer-Brands-Inc-Reports-Third-Quarter-2025-Financial-Results?utm_source=openai))