Caleres is a global footwear retailer and wholesaler. The Company is engaged in the operation of retail shoe stores and e-commerce Websites, as well as the design, sourcing and marketing of footwear for women and men. Its principal brands and licensed products include Naturalizer, Dr. Scholl’s Shoes, LifeStride, Ryka, Sam Edelman, Franco Sarto, Via Spiga, Fergie and Fergalicious by Fergie, Carlos by Carlos Santana, Vera Wang, and Vince. The Company’s flagship Naturalizer brand is sold primarily at Naturalizer retail stores, national chains, department stores, online retailers, catalog retailers and independent retailers. The Company’s Naturalizer brand is distributed in 60 countries around the world. In May 2013, the Company sold Avia and Nevados.
SVP of Corporate Development and Strategic Communications
Tom Lucas
Senior Vice President - Finance, Corporate Development and Treasurer
Erica Mackoul
SVP of International
Past deals in Apparel
Allen Edmonds
Acquisition in 2016
Allen Edmonds began handcrafting Made in U.S.A. shoes in 1922 on the shores of Lake Michigan in Wisconsin. Today we continue this manufacturing tradition and offer the finest men's dress and casual shoes available featuring classic American styling and fine craftsmanship. Our product is complemented by our retail Master Fitters who have earned their title by fitting over 3,000 customers (and counting), making them experts when it comes to helping you find a pair of Allen Edmonds that will feel like they were tailored especially for your feet. Allen Edmonds prides itself on using superior leathers such as calf skin and cordovan. These materials are combined with cork footbeds to create unmatched comfort. Our shoes remain in the last for at least 24 hours to ensure that they hold their shape for a lifetime. Allen Edmonds style is about more than just fashion and materials. It is about conveying a classic look while retaining versatility and durability.
Jack Erwin
Series B in 2014
Well Crafted, Honestly Priced Men's Dress Shoes. While driven to keep their retail pricing down, they are unwaveringly committed to quality materials and to the labor intensive, age-old craft of fine shoe making. To stay true to this promise of providing quality products at justified prices, they've made it their business to work tirelessly along-side a small, incredible team to sell their products direct to you in the most efficient and effective manner.
Franco Sarto
Acquisition in 2014
Franco Sarto, Inc. provides the shoe and handbag.
Sam Edelman
Acquisition in 2010
Sam Edelman is a U.S.-based online marketplace that specializes in lifestyle products, including footwear, apparel, and accessories for men, women, and children. Founded in 2004, the company provides a diverse selection of trendy clothing, handbags, and various types of shoes, allowing consumers to find and create personalized looks. In addition to its core offerings, Sam Edelman also features a range of jewelry and scarves, and it provides gift cards and e-gift cards that users can manage through its web platform.
Bennett Footwear Group
Acquisition in 2005
Bennett Footwear Group LLC is designs, imports, and distributes branded and private label women's and children's footwear.
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