ABOUT US
About The Shoe Co.
We believe everyone has their own, unique sense of style. Whether you know exactly what you like or you’re seeking inspiration, we offer a selection that gives you the freedom to express yourself.
Every pair of shoes is an invitation to experience a different side of you, from your very first steps to legendary leaps in life.
After more than 30 years in business and having grown to over 100 stores across Canada, we're excited to share our updated brand, The Shoe Co, complete with new logo, signage, and visual concept online and in-store.
We'll continue to offer the names you know and love plus exclusive brands and styles, and with the same commitment to being your destination for the pair that's perfectly you.
About Designer Brands
Designer Brands is one of North America’s largest designers, producers and retailers of footwear and accessories.
Our primary concept, DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, offers brand name and designer dress, casual and athletic footwear and accessories. The first store opened in 1991 in Dublin, Ohio. Today, DSW operates more than 500 stores in 44 states.
The Affiliated Business Group operates nearly 290 leased departments for other retailers, such as Stein Mart, in the U.S.
Designer Brands also operates several retail concepts in Canada, including The Shoe Co. and Shoe Warehouse, which provide a convenient footwear solution for the whole family, as well as DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse – nearly 150 locations in all.
In 2018, the company acquired Camuto Group, the legendary product design and brand development organization best known for the successful Vince Camuto® brand and the footwear licenses of Jessica Simpson® and Lucky Brand®. The partnership transformed Designer Brands into one of the largest footwear companies in North America with global, industry-leading capabilities in product design, development, sourcing and production.
A public company since 2005, our stock is traded on the New York City Stock Exchange as “DSW.”
Community Involvement
Designer Brands, parent company of DSW and The Shoe Co, works to advance empowerment of individuals by removing barriers and helping them put their best foot forward in the diverse communities in which we live, serve, and work. We admire the integrity and efficiency with which these charities use their resources to establish services and directly support those in need. Designer Brands has been honoured and proud to support the following charities.
SOLES4SOULS
Soles4Souls creates sustainable jobs and provides relief through the distribution of shoes and clothing around the world. Since 2006, Soles4Souls has distributed more than 30 million pairs of new and gently worn shoes. Help us make that number even bigger by donating gently worn shoes in any of our stores.
HOMETOWN & INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS
Designer Brands is focused on being a good corporate citizen. We are proud to support charitable organizations who help serve the strategic and critical needs of the communities where our associates live and work. From annual donations to United Way and Black Youth Helpline—plus local nonprofit partnerships and associate volunteering efforts—we're always finding ways to make giving a priority.
