DSW Shoes Opens Store in Macon, Georgia

COLUMBUS, OH/PRNewswire/ -- DSW (NYSE:DSW), a leading multi-channel branded footwear specialty retailer, is pleased to announce the opening of a new store in Macon, Georgia on October 2nd.

The address of the new DSW store is: DSW Shoes Shoppes at River Crossing 5080 Riverside Drive Macon, GA 31210 The store will be the 1st DSW location in the Macon market.

DSW indulges the passionate shoe enthusiast. The 14,500 square foot store in Macon will provide women and men thousands of shoes, the latest styles and great prices.

Additionally, the store will have a contemporary feel, where shoppers can browse a breathtaking assortment of designer dress, casual and athletic shoes in a relaxed, comfortable setting. A clearance area will also provide customers even more unbelievable prices.

Customers are also invited to join the award-winning DSW Rewards program and receive certificates toward future DSW purchases, while taking advantage of member-only offers and events.As one of the nation's fastest growing retailers, DSW is continuously opening new stores across the country.

In 2007, DSW opened 37 stores in strategic markets. DSW plans to open at least 35 stores in 2008 and, year-to-date, has opened 24 stores.

Additionally, DSW recently launched dsw.com in response to customers' requests to shop 24 hours, 7 days a week.

DSW Inc. (NYSE:DSW) is a leading multi-channel footwear specialty retailer offering a wide selection of brand name and designer dress, casual and athletic footwear for women and men. DSW provides customers a compelling value proposition and a convenient shopping experience.

Founded in 1991 in Columbus, Ohio, today DSW operates 281 stores in 37 states and supplies footwear to 383 leased locations in other retailers nationwide. DSW also serves customers through its e-commerce site, www.dsw.com .

CONTACT: Debi Carpenter, DSW Inc., +1-614-872-1124, Debicarpenter@dswinc.com

Web site: http://www.dsw.com/