DSW store growth set to accelerate

DSW has a robust store expansion plan in the works to tap future penetration within the U.S. market this year.



"New store growth is an important and exciting piece of the DSW formula. It allows us to bring the brand to more communities and build relationships with new customers. More stores also enable us to provide additional customers with immediate access to our full assortment. We look forward to engaging with these new customers and helping them find the perfect shoe at the prefect price," said Valara Gee, VP Stores



With an average 25,000 pairs of name brand and designer shoes in each DSW store location, customers will find a large selection of the latest spring trends in footwear at an extraordinary value. For women, sneakers, running shoes, sandals, boots and high heels line the aisles. For men, oxfords, slip-ons, sandals, boat shoes, and athletic shoes are available in many brands and styles. Each store will also have an impressive assortment of men's and women's accessories like handbags, scarves, jewelry, socks, and more.



Customers will enjoy the low pressure of self-service shopping, but DSW associates are always ready to assist in finding more styles, sizes, and colors. For those who prefer to shop at home, customers can now order online from dsw.com and use In-Store Pick-up to get their shoes quickly at their local DSW store.



The 14 new stores will open in the following cities nationwide March–May:



• Holly Springs, N.C.

• Visalia, Calif.

• Westminster, Md.

• Chesterfield, Mich.

• Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

• Suffolk, Va.

• Richmond, Va.

• Kingston, N.Y.

• Strongsville, Ohio

• Salinas, Calif.

• Dulles, Va.

• Virginia Beach, Va.

• Memphis, Tenn.

• Fairfield, Conn.



As of Feb. 22, DSW operates 468 stores in 42 states.