DSW is a leading U.S. branded footwear specialty retailer operating 318 shoe stores in 39 states and dsw.com as of April 30, 2011. We offer a wider assortment of better-branded dress, casual, and athletic footwear for women and men, as well as accessories through our DSW stores and dsw.com. In addition, we operate 352 leased departments for four other retailers as of April 30, 2011. Our typical DSW customers are brand, value quality and style conscious shoppers who have a passion for footwear and accessories.