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Fast, eco-conscious technology that keeps shoes looking newer, longer – now available at DSW stores nationwide COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, a Designer Brands company (NYSE: DBI), has launched the largest retail partnership in North America with Imbox Protection, a leading in-store shoe protection solution. Now available in nearly 500 DSW locations across the U.S., the Imbox system offers customers fast, eco-conscious protection that extends the life of their footwear in just 60 seconds.

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DBI's sales decline y/y in the fiscal fourth quarter, whereas earnings stay flat. The company remains focused on strategic initiatives and growth.

Designer Brands Inc. posted positive comparable sales for the first time in over two years, driven by a stronger athletic assortment but at the cost of margin recovery. Despite moderate business improvement expected for fiscal 2025, DBI's high leverage, razor-thin margins, and questionable capital allocation make its current valuation unjustified. DBI's balance sheet remains highly leveraged with $500 million in debt and $50 million in annual interest expense, raising concerns about financial stability.

Designer Brands (DBI 12.90%), known for its footwear chains like DSW, released mixed fourth-quarter 2024 financial results on Thursday, March 20. Its adjusted earnings per share (EPS) loss of $0.44 exceeded expectations of a $0.49 per share loss.

Designer Brands Inc. (NYSE:DBI ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call March 20, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Dustin Hauenstein - SVP, Finance Doug Howe - CEO Jared Poff - CFO Conference Call Participants Mauricio Serna - UBS Operator Good day, and welcome to the Designer Brands Inc. Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] Please note, this event is being recorded.

Delivers full year 2024 EPS at high end of guidance range Fiscal 2025 guidance reflects expectations for profitable growth COLUMBUS, Ohio , March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Designer Brands Inc. (NYSE: DBI) (the "Company," "we," "us," "our," and "Designer Brands"), one of the world's largest designers, producers, and retailers of footwear and accessories, today announced financial results for the three months and year ended February 1, 2025. "Positive comparable sales in the fourth quarter reflect a return to growth for the first time in nine quarters, highlighting the success of our strategic initiatives throughout the year," stated Doug Howe, Chief Executive Officer.

COLUMBUS, Ohio , March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Designer Brands Inc. (NYSE: DBI), one of the world's largest designers, producers and retailers of footwear and accessories, announced the Company will issue its fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings on March 20, 2025. Management will host a conference call to discuss the results at 8:30 am E.T.

DBI, ASLE and APELY have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on January 17, 2025.

Designer Brands Inc. missed Q2 2024 earnings estimates, with EPS of $0.29 and revenue shortfall of $44.24 million, highlighting profitability and debt issues. Despite positive signs in athleisure and back-to-school sales, the company's high debt load and declining profitability make it a risky investment. DBI's valuation metrics, including a high EV/EBITDA ratio and significant debt, indicate financial instability, overshadowing potential recovery in athletic and casual segments.