From coveted heels to buzzy high-fashion sneaker collaborations, there’s no shortage of splurge-worthy designer shoes to lust after right now. But for those who don’t want to spend their entire budget ...

Howe attributes Designer Brands’ progress to several “decisive actions,” including a leadership shakeup and changes to merchandising and marketing. In the past year and a half, Designer Brands has ...

PALM SPRINGS — DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse CMO Sarah Crockett has been keeping an eye on the flurry of brand refreshes and rebrands in the recent past for lessons about what works and what doesn’t.

Hiking shoes have been tearing up a lot more than mountain trails recently. The lace-ups once reserved for areas of the world with record-holding elevation data have long since landed on the feet of ...

Designer Brands Inc. faces a systemic demand collapse, with declining sales, eroding margins, and mounting debt signaling a failing retail model. Consumer behavior has fundamentally shifted, with ...

TRUE. IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE ON THE CUTTING EDGE OF WOMEN’S SHOE DESIGN, FAIRHAVEN BASED CHRIS DONOVAN IS THE ONE TO CALL. BUT FOR MOST OF HIS LIFE, HE WAS ON CALL FOR A VERY DIFFERENT REASON.

If you’re walking around D.C. in designer shoes, you might be targeted for those “kicks.” CLICK TO ENLARGE: A flyer showing a list of designer shoes police in D.C. say have become a target for ...

From surgeon to footwear entrepreneur, Marion Parke shares why craftsmanship, comfort and disciplined pricing are key in luxury shoes. Courtesy Marion Parke This Q&A is part of Observer’s Expert ...