Designer Brands, Inc.
Industry Group: Retailing
Country/Region: United States of America
Identifier: NYS:DBI
Designer Brands Inc is a designer, producer, and retailer of footwear and accessories. The company operates in three reportable segments: the U.S. Retail segment, the Canada Retail segment, and the Brand Portfolio segment. The U.S. Retail segment operates the DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse banner through its direct-to-consumer U.S. stores and e-commerce site. The Canada Retail segment operates The Shoe Company and DSW banners through its direct-to-consumer Canada stores and e-commerce sites. The Brand Portfolio segment earns revenue from the sale of wholesale products to retailers, commissions for serving retailers as the design and buying agent for products under private labels, and the sale of branded products through its direct-to-consumer e-commerce sites.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Retailing 195 out of 471
Universe
Global Universe 2854 out of 15104
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Designer Brands, Inc. |
17.4
Low
|
195 out of 471 |
| HONEYS Holdings Co., Ltd. |
19.6
Low
|
272 out of 471 |
| Shinsegae International Inc. |
20.1
Medium
|
297 out of 471 |
| Chiyoda Co., Ltd. |
20.6
Medium
|
317 out of 471 |
| Shinsung Tongsang Co., Ltd. |
21
Medium
|
332 out of 471 |
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