DBI vs ROST

Designer Brands Inc.

Designer Brands Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and retails footwear and accessories for women, men, and kids primarily in North America. The company operates through three segments: U.S. Retail, Canada Retail, and Brand Portfolio. It also provides dress, casual, and athletic footwear; and handbags and jewelry. The company offers its products under the Vince Camuto, Louise et Cie, Jessica Simpson, Lucky, Jenifer Lopez, and other brands. It also operates vincecamuto.com e-commerce site, as well as a portfolio of banners, including DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, The Shoe Company, and Shoe Warehouse. As of February 1, 2021, it operated 663 stores. Designer Brands Inc. was founded in 1991 and is based in Columbus, Ohio.

Ross Stores Inc.

Ross Stores, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates off-price retail apparel and home fashion stores under the Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS brands. Its stores primarily offer apparel, accessories, footwear, and home fashions. The company's Ross Dress for Less stores sell its products at department and specialty stores primarily to middle income households; and dd's DISCOUNTS stores sell its products at department and discount stores regular prices to customers from households with moderate income. As of September 27, 2021, it operated approximately 1,900 off-price apparel and home fashion stores in 40 states, the District of Columbia, and Guam. The company was incorporated in 1957 and is headquartered in Dublin, California.