0001319947-15-000004.txt : 20150130 0001319947-15-000004.hdr.sgml : 20150130 20150129175319 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001319947-15-000004 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20150129 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20150130 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20150129 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DSW Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001319947 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-SHOE STORES [5661] IRS NUMBER: 310746639 STATE OF INCORPORATION: OH FISCAL YEAR END: 0129 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-32545 FILM NUMBER: 15560174 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 810 DSW DRIVE CITY: COLUMBUS STATE: OH ZIP: 43219 BUSINESS PHONE: (614) 237-7100 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 810 DSW DRIVE CITY: COLUMBUS STATE: OH ZIP: 43219 8-K 1 a8-k1x29x15pressreleaseoff.htm 8-K 8-K 1-29-15 Press Release Officers


UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 29, 2015 (January 29, 2015)
DSW Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
 
 
 
Ohio
 
001-32545
 
31-0746639
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
 
 
810 DSW Drive, Columbus, Ohio
 
43219
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (614) 237-7100
 
 
(Former name or former address if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))






ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS.

On January 29, 2015, DSW Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Carrie McDermott has been appointed the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective February 2, 2015. Ms. McDermott, age 49, has served as the Company’s Executive Vice President, Stores and Operations since March 2011. Previously, Ms. McDermott served as Senior Vice President, Stores and Operations since joining the Company in February 2007.

A copy of the Company’s press release entitled, “DSW Inc. Announces Management Changes” is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) Exhibits.
 
 
 
Exhibit Number
 
Description
 
 
 
99.1*
 
Press Release entitled, "DSW Inc. Announces Management Changes" dated January 29, 2015

*Furnished (not filed) as part of this Current Report on Form 8-K.






Signature  
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.  
DSW Inc.
By: /s/William L. Jordan
William L. Jordan
Executive Vice President and Chief
Administrative Officer

Date: January 29, 2015



 EX-99.1 2 pressrelease1-29x15final.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Press Release1-29-15 Final

DSW Inc. Announces Management Changes

COLUMBUS, Ohio, January 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- DSW Inc. (NYSE: DSW), a leading branded footwear and accessories retailer, announced the promotion of several key executives today. These changes will be effective on February 2, 2015.

Mike MacDonald, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented “These changes are being made to strengthen the company’s organization, establish a single pyramid in charge of all customer touch points, increase bench strength, and balance workload in those parts of the organization that are undergoing significant change. We remain committed to delivering a differentiated customer experience and we believe these changes will help ensure that goal.”

Carrie McDermott, currently Executive Vice President, Sales and Operations, will be appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Ms. McDermott has been at DSW for more than eight years. An important objective of our omni-channel work is to provide our customers a seamless experience across all touch points. Ms. McDermott, in addition to her current responsibilities for Stores, DSW.com site operations, and the Shoephoria call center, will assume the responsibility for Marketing. With this change Ms. McDermott will be able to ensure a consistent customer experience for customers shopping in stores or online, for customers interacting with the Shoephoria Center, and for customers receiving our marketing messages.

Bill Jordan, currently Executive Vice President and General Counsel, will be appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer. In his nine years with DSW, Mr. Jordan has taken on increasing responsibilities and has demonstrated strong management skills over a diverse group of functions, including Legal, Real Estate, and Human Resources. He now adds Information Technology to his portfolio of responsibilities.

Roger Rawlins, Executive Vice President, Omni-Channel will be appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer. In his nine years at DSW, Mr. Rawlins has served as Controller, General Manager of DSW.com, and most recently has led our omni-channel initiative. Omni-Channel is a function that is driving changes into the business operations of the Company to conform to the rapidly changing expectations of customers. Given the importance of innovation-led growth, the Company is renaming the omni-channel team the Innovation Office. The scope of the new Innovation Office will be expanded to include strategic planning, innovation, and project implementation.

Harris Mustafa, Executive Vice President, Supply Chain, will be appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer. Mr. Mustafa has been at DSW for more than eight years. The scope of the Supply Chain function continues to evolve as a part of our omni-channel


initiative. The Company has recently begun implementation of its assortment planning system, consolidated the stores and .com planning and buying functions, and is continuing to invest in its distribution and fulfillment capabilities.

About DSW Inc.

DSW Inc. is a leading branded footwear and accessories retailer that offers a wide selection of brand name and designer dress, casual and athletic footwear and accessories for women, men and kids. As of January 29, 2015, DSW operates 431 stores in 42 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and operates an e-commerce site, http://www.dsw.com, and a mobile website, http://m.dsw.com. DSW also supplies footwear to 372 locations in the United States under the Affiliated Business Group. For store locations and additional information about DSW, visit http://www.dswinc.com.


Source: DSW Inc.


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