DSW
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DSW is a leading specialty retailer of branded, in-season, fashion footwear
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DSW offers shoe loving customers a breathtaking assortment of the world's best brands in a newly designed store environment at value prices
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Each store offers thousands of pairs of shoes in over 2,000 styles from over 300 brands
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DSW operates 266 stores in 37 states and, as of November 29, 2006, supplied footwear to 258 leased locations, 30 for related retailers and 228 for non-related retailers
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Plans are to add 30 new DSW stores per year, with an estimated potential in excess of 400 stores
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The DSW brand image inspires customers to "Unleash your passion for shoes"
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DSW has a dedicated customer base with over 7.3 million members in the DSW Rewards customer loyalty program

Filene's Basement
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36 Filene's Basement stores located primarily in major metropolitan areas such as Boston, New York City, Atlanta, Chicago, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
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Filene's Basement focuses on providing the top-tier brand names at everyday low prices for men's and women's apparel, jewelry, shoes, accessories and home goods
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Known for special events such as Bridal Gowns and Men's Suits
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Advertising includes print, broadcast and direct mail
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During fiscal 2003, a gift card program was introduced in Filene's Basement stores