COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- DSW Inc. (NYSE:
DSW), one of North America's
largest designers, producers and retailers of branded footwear and
accessories, today announced the creation of several new executive
positions. The changes will create clear brand leadership following
the 2018 acquisition of its Canadian business, formerly known as
Town Shoes Limited ("TSL"), and Camuto Group.
Bill Jordan will be promoted to
president of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, placing accountability
for the entire DSW business in the U.S. and Canada under his leadership. Jordan joined the
company in 2006 and previously held roles as DSW's general counsel
and chief administrative officer before being appointed president
of TSL. In this role, he led its successful acquisition and
integration, delivering strong results while turning the business
around in 2018.
Mary Turner will be promoted to
president of the Shoe Company and Shoe Warehouse banners in
Canada, developing plans to expand
these smaller-footprint family-friendly value chains in the U.S.
Turner joined TSL in 2017 as chief merchandising officer and was
later named chief operating officer. Previously, she was an
executive with Hudson's Bay
Company for nearly 20 years.
Debbie Ferrée will be promoted to vice chair and president of
DSW Inc. and will focus on growing strategic vendor relationships
across all of the brands—critical work to ensure the long-term
success of the entire enterprise. Ferrée, who serves as the
company's vice chair, was previously DSW's chief merchandising
officer, and has been with DSW since 1997. Ferrée will be succeeded
as chief merchandising officer by Jim
Weinberg, who has been with DSW since 2015 as general
merchandising manager for the company's women's footwear and
exclusive brands business.
Ferrée, Jordan, and Turner will join previously named Camuto
Group President Simon Nankervis in
reporting to DSW Inc. CEO Roger
Rawlins.
"DSW Inc. experienced an incredible year of growth in 2018,
acquiring two businesses and transforming our enterprise,"
explained DSW Inc. Chief Executive Officer Roger Rawlins. "Our goal now is to connect
resources and deliver growth across our enterprise. Creating
president-level leadership and delineating our brands will create
consistency and efficiency."
Continued Rawlins, "I am thrilled to elevate Bill, Mary and
Debbie to president positions, creating consistency across our
brands, strengthening the organization's succession plans and
generating development opportunities for leaders and associates
while we execute with focus and tempo as the most dominant footwear
player in North America."
The company's organizational changes become effective
February 3, 2019.
About DSW Inc.
DSW Inc. is one of North America's largest designers,
producers and retailers of footwear and accessories. The company
operates a portfolio of retail concepts in nearly 1,000 locations
under the DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse®, Shoe Company®, Shoe
Warehouse® and Town Shoes® brands and operates leased locations in
the U.S. through its Affiliated Business Group. DSW Inc. designs
and produces footwear and accessories through Camuto Group, a
leading manufacturer selling in more than 5,400 doors worldwide.
The Camuto Group owns licensing rights for the Jessica Simpson®
footwear business, and footwear and handbag licenses for Lucky
Brand® and Max Studio®. In partnership with a joint venture with
Authentic Brands Group, DSW Inc. also owns a stake in Vince
Camuto®, Louise et Cie®, Sole Society®, CC Corso Como®, Enzo
Angiolini® and others. More information can be found
at www.dswinc.com.
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