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Designer Brands Inc. Plans CEO Transition in April

by Katie Lee January 5, 2023

Columbus, Ohio — Designer Brands Inc., one of the world’s largest designers, producers and retailers of footwear and accessories, has planned a CEO transition. The company’s board of directors has appointed Doug Howe, president of DSW, to succeed Roger Rawlins as the company’s chief executive officer, effective April 1, 2023, at which time Rawlins will step down as CEO and as a member of the board of directors. Rawlins will continue to work with the company for a 12-month period in a strategic advisor role to facilitate a seamless leadership …

January 5, 2023

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JCPenney Names Chief Marketing Officer

by Katie Lee May 11, 2022

Lewisville, Texas — JCPenney has appointed John Aylward as chief marketing officer (CMO), effective June 6, 2022. Aylward will help advance the company’s omnichannel strategy to deliver a modern, seamless experience across stores and digital. He will lead the marketing strategy, creative, visual merchandising and store design, and customer engagement teams. “The 120-year-old JCPenney brand is iconic. We must protect what the brand represents while evolving how it expresses who we are today,” says Marc Rosen, chief executive officer. “John will help fulfill our potential at this pivotal moment when …

May 11, 2022

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DSW Opens Store on the Las Vegas Strip

by Katie Lee August 9, 2018

Columbus, Ohio — DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse has opened its newest store on the Las Vegas strip. Located in the Showcase Mall on S. Las Vegas Boulevard, the store is half the size of a typical DSW but delivers the experience and spectacle Vegas crowds expect. It builds on the company’s recent moves to innovate with nail bars, repair services, custom performance inserts and a new store design, based on its Polaris lab store near Columbus, Ohio.

August 9, 2018

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DSW Makes New Executive Appointments

by Katie Lee May 4, 2017

Columbus, Ohio — DSW Inc., a leading branded footwear and accessories retailer, has appointed Michele Love as executive vice president and chief operating officer for Designer Shoe Warehouse. The company also made two key appointments within its merchandising team.

May 4, 2017

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DSW Inc. Names Chief Financial Officer

by Katie Lee November 18, 2016

Columbus, Ohio — DSW Inc., a leading branded footwear and accessories retailer, has promoted Jared Poff from new senior vice president to chief financial officer, effective immediately. DSW Inc. previously had promoted Poff to senior vice president, finance, and interim CFO in June 2016.

November 18, 2016

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DSW To Open 21 New Stores in Fall 2016

by Katie Lee August 26, 2016

Columbus, Ohio — DSW Inc., a leading branded footwear and accessories retailer, plans to open 21 new stores nationwide this fall.

August 26, 2016

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DSW Plans 40 New Stores in the Middle East

by Katie Lee August 17, 2016

Columbus, Ohio — DSW Inc. has signed with Apparel Group to be its exclusive franchise partner in the Middle East. The agreement will expand DSW into Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates and Oman and with 40 new stores, with the first stores opening in 2017.

August 17, 2016

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DSW To Open 14 New Stores in Spring 2016

by Katie Lee February 25, 2016

Columbus, Ohio — DSW Inc., a leading branded footwear and accessories retailer, plans to open 14 new stores nationwide this spring.

February 25, 2016

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DWM Facilities Maintenance Hires Strategic Account Manager

by Katie Lee October 19, 2015

Latham, N.Y. — Heather Barclay is joining DWM Facilities Maintenance as strategic account manager. She brings nearly 10 years of account management experience in the retail industry, previously managing product development and distribution for Wal-Mart, Burlington Coat Factory and DSW.

October 19, 2015

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Tuesday Morning Appoints New Chief Operating Officer

by Nate Hunter January 22, 2013

Dallas — Tuesday Morning Corporation, a leading closeout retailer with more than 830 stores across the U.S., has appointed operational expert John C. Rossler as executive vice president and COO.

January 22, 2013

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