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Designer Brands Inc. exceeded expectations with improved profitability and gross margin expansion, prompting a raise in full-year guidance. The company significantly reduced debt by $93.0 million and began the third quarter positively.

Digital Brands Group entered into a securities purchase agreement for a private placement, to fund operations.

Designer Brands Inc. updated its corporate governance bylaws, including provisions for shareholder meetings, notice requirements, and board authority. The filing is administrative in nature with no direct material impact on financial results or operations.

Designer Brands reported Q1 net sales of $696.4M with adjusted diluted EPS of $0.07, exceeding expectations, and delivered significant gross margin expansion of 240 basis points through improved inventory management and pricing discipline. The company reaffirmed full-year 2026 EPS guidance of $0.28-…