UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

[ X ] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended April 30, 2016

OR

[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ___________ to ______________

Commission File Number     1-32545

DSW INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ohio		31-0746639
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
810 DSW Drive, Columbus, Ohio		43219
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)
(614) 237-7100
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
	þ	Yes	o	No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
	þ	Yes	o	No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
	Large Accelerated Filer			þ
	Accelerated Filer			o
	Non-accelerated Filer			o
	(Do not check if smaller reporting company)
	Smaller reporting company			o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
	o	Yes	þ	No

    

The number of outstanding Class A Common Shares, without par value, as of May 27, 2016 was 74,283,967 and Class B Common Shares, without par value, as of May 27, 2016 was 7,732,807.

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DSW INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Item No.	Page
Part I. Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the three months ended April 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015	2
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of April 30, 2016, January 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015	3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the three months ended April 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015	4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended April 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015	5
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	7
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	17
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	23
Item 4. Controls and Procedures	23
Part II. Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings	24
Item 1A. Risk Factors	24
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	24
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities	24
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures	24
Item 5. Other Information	24
Item 6. Exhibits	24
Signature	25
Index to Exhibits	26

    

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Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

DSW INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

	Three months ended
	April 30, 2016				May 2, 2015
Net sales	$	681,267			$	655,486
Cost of sales	(476,910		)		(442,428		)
Operating expenses	(154,196		)		(139,486		)
Change in fair value of contingent consideration	(1,445		)		—
Operating profit	48,716				73,572
Interest expense	(49		)		(38		)
Interest income	570				958
Interest income, net	521				920
Non-operating income	164				3,312
Income before income taxes and loss from Town Shoes	49,401				77,804
Income tax provision	(19,078		)		(29,096		)
Loss from Town Shoes	(309		)		(1,342		)
Net income	$	30,014			$	47,366
Basic and diluted earnings per share:
Basic earnings per share	$	0.37			$	0.54
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.36			$	0.53
Shares used in per share calculations:
Basic shares	81,953				88,524
Diluted shares	82,705				89,624
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation	$	12,149			$	1,814
Unrealized net gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities (net of taxes of $117 and $0, respectively)	126				(361		)
Total comprehensive income	$	42,289			$	48,819

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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DSW INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

	April 30, 2016				January 30, 2016				May 2, 2015
ASSETS
Cash and equivalents	$	59,462			$	32,495			$	206,868
Short-term investments	97,612				226,027				128,705
Accounts receivable, net	15,239				15,437				24,125
Accounts receivable from related parties	58				27				56
Inventories	563,317				484,236				512,096
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	32,165				37,444				45,919
Prepaid rent to related parties	1				2				875
Total current assets	767,854				795,668				918,644
Property and equipment, net	373,979				374,241				346,912
Long-term investments	80,456				71,953				120,724
Goodwill	80,684				25,899				25,899
Deferred income taxes	21,217				21,815				31,446
Long-term prepaid rent to related parties	848				875				830
Investment in Town Shoes	18,389				21,188				22,952
Note receivable from Town Shoes	50,618				44,170				46,686
Intangible assets	40,614				46				46
Other assets	22,331				13,254				7,821
Total assets	$	1,456,990			$	1,369,109			$	1,521,960
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Accounts payable	$	196,698			$	214,893			$	194,749
Accounts payable to related parties	821				733				657
Accrued expenses	125,766				107,800				136,374
Total current liabilities	323,285				323,426				331,780
Non-current liabilities	142,693				140,759				141,393
Commitments and contingencies	57,445				—				—
Shareholders’ equity:
Common shares paid in capital, no par value; 250,000 Class A Common Shares authorized; 84,493, 84,396 and 83,980 issued, respectively; 74,282, 74,185 and 80,944 outstanding, respectively; 100,000 Class B Common Shares authorized, 7,733, issued and outstanding	932,702				930,011				915,134
Preferred Shares, no par value; 100,000 authorized; no shares issued or outstanding	—				—				—
Treasury shares, at cost, 10,211, 10,211 and 3,036 outstanding, respectively	(266,531		)		(266,531		)		(86,938		)
Retained earnings	300,817				287,140				250,585
Basis difference related to acquisition of commonly controlled entity	(24,993		)		(24,993		)		(24,993		)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(8,428		)		(20,703		)		(5,001		)
Total shareholders’ equity	933,567				904,924				1,048,787
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	1,456,990			$	1,369,109			$	1,521,960

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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DSW INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

		Number of Shares													Retained earnings			Basis difference related to acquisition of commonly controlled entity			Accumulated other comprehensive loss			Total
		Class A Common Shares		Class B Common Shares		Treasury Shares			Common shares paid in capital			Treasury shares
Balance, January 31, 2015		80,666		7,733		3,036			$	908,679		$	(86,938	)	$	220,826		$	(24,993	)	$	(6,454	)	$	1,011,120
Net income		—		—		—			—			—			47,366			—			—			47,366
Stock-based compensation expense, before related tax effects		—		—		—			3,521			—			—			—			—			3,521
Stock units granted		3		—		—			42			—			—			—			—			42
Exercise of stock options, net of settlement of taxes		224		—		—			2,601			—			—			—			—			2,601
Vesting of restricted stock units, net of settlement of taxes		51		—		—			(1,261		)	—			—			—			—			(1,261		)
Excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation		—		—		—			1,552			—			—			—			—			1,552
Foreign currency translation		—		—		—			—			—			—			—			1,814			1,814
Unrealized net loss on available-for-sale securities		—		—		—			—			—			—			—			(361		)	(361		)
Dividends paid ($0.20 per share)		—		—		—			—			—			(17,607		)	—			—			(17,607		)
Balance, May 2, 2015		80,944		7,733		3,036			$	915,134		$	(86,938	)	$	250,585		$	(24,993	)	$	(5,001	)	$	1,048,787
Balance, January 30, 2016		74,185		7,733		10,211			$	930,011		$	(266,531	)	$	287,140		$	(24,993	)	$	(20,703	)	$	904,924
Net income		—		—		—			—			—			30,014			—			—			30,014
Stock-based compensation expense, before related tax effects		—		—		—			3,589			—			—			—			—			3,589
Stock units granted		5		—		—			68			—			—			—			—			68
Exercise of stock options		17		—		—			243			—			—			—			—			243
Vesting of restricted stock units, net of settlement of taxes		75		—		—			(1,042		)	—			—			—			—			(1,042		)
Tax shortfall related to stock-based compensation		—		—		—			(167		)	—			—			—			—			(167		)
Foreign currency translation		—		—		—			—			—			—			—			12,149			12,149
Unrealized net gain on available-for-sale securities (net of taxes of $117)		—		—		—			—			—			—			—			126			126
Dividends paid ($0.20 per share)		—		—		—			—			—			(16,337		)	—			—			(16,337		)
Balance, April 30, 2016		74,282		7,733		10,211			$	932,702		$	(266,531	)	$	300,817		$	(24,993	)	$	(8,428	)	$	933,567

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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DSW INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

	Three months ended
	April 30, 2016				May 2, 2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	30,014			$	47,366
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash and equivalents provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	19,753				17,879
Stock-based compensation expense	3,657				3,563
Deferred income taxes	598				(366		)
Loss from Town Shoes	309				1,342
Change in fair value of contingent consideration	1,445				—
Loss on disposal of long-lived assets	160				78
Impairment of long-lived assets	—				418
Amortization of investment discounts and premiums	536				1,932
Excess tax benefit related to stock-based compensation	—				(1,552		)
Gain on foreign currency exchange rate	—				(3,312		)
Change in working capital, assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net	1,790				226
Inventories	(48,929		)		(61,260		)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	5,886				(8,644		)
Accounts payable	(18,653		)		23,514
Accrued expenses	13,742				25,388
Other	(494		)		2,819
Net cash and equivalents provided by operating activities	$	9,814			$	49,391
Cash flows from investing activities:
Cash paid for property and equipment	(26,039		)		(26,710		)
Purchases of available-for-sale investments	(24,024		)		(3,292		)
Sales of available-for-sale investments	151,793				139,526
(Increase) decrease in restricted cash	(389		)		4,922
Payment-in-kind interest from Town Shoes	(6,641		)		(4,737		)
Acquisition of Ebuys	(60,411		)		—
Net cash and equivalents provided by investing activities	$	34,289			$	109,709
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	243				2,601
Cash paid for income taxes for shares withheld	(1,042		)		(1,261		)
Dividends paid	(16,337		)		(17,607		)
Excess tax benefit related to stock-based compensation	—				1,552
Net cash and equivalents used in financing activities	$	(17,136	)		$	(14,715	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash balances	$	—			$	3,312
Net increase in cash and equivalents	26,967				144,385
Cash and equivalents, beginning of period	32,495				59,171

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	Three months ended
	April 30, 2016				May 2, 2015
Cash and equivalents, end of period	$	59,462			$	206,868
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for income taxes	$	12,739			$	4,442
Proceeds from construction and tenant allowances	$	6,369			$	3,900
Non-cash operating, investing and financing activities:
Balance of accounts payable and accrued expenses due to property and equipment purchases	$	4,817			$	5,818
Contingent consideration liability	$	56,000			$	—

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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1. BUSINESS OPERATIONS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Business Operations- DSW Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries are herein referred to collectively as DSW Inc. or the “Company”. DSW refers to the DSW segment, which includes DSW stores and dsw.com. DSW Inc. Class A Common Shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “DSW”. DSW Inc. Class B Common Shares are not listed on a stock exchange but are exchangeable for Class A Common Shares at the election of the shareholder.

DSW Inc. has two reportable segments: the DSW segment, which includes DSW stores and dsw.com, and the Affiliated Business Group (“ABG”) segment. DSW offers a wide assortment of brand name dress, casual and athletic footwear and accessories for women, men and kids. As of April 30, 2016, DSW operated a total of 478 stores located in 42 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and dsw.com. During the three months ended April 30, 2016, DSW opened 10 new DSW stores.

DSW Inc., through its ABG segment, also partners with three other retailers to help build and optimize their footwear businesses. As of April 30, 2016, ABG supplied merchandise to 281 Stein Mart stores and Steinmart.com, 103 Gordmans stores and Gordmans.com, and one Frugal Fannie’s store. During the three months ended April 30, 2016, ABG added seven new shoe departments and ceased operations in one shoe department.

DSW Inc. also has an equity investment in Town Shoes Limited ("Town Shoes"). Town Shoes is the market leader in branded footwear in Canada. As of April 30, 2016, Town Shoes operated 189 locations across Canada primarily under The Shoe Company, Shoe Warehouse, Town Shoes and DSW banners, as well as an e-commerce site. As of April 30, 2016, there are 17 DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse stores in Canada operating under a licensing agreement. See Note 4 for further disclosure on the licensing agreement.

On March 4, 2016, the Company acquired Ebuys, Inc. ("Ebuys"), an online close-out footwear and accessories retailer. Ebuys sells products to customers located in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia. The transaction supports DSW Inc.’s efforts to grow its market share within footwear and accessories domestically and internationally.

Basis of Presentation- The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with DSW Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 24, 2016 (the “2015 Annual Report”). In the opinion of management, the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, which are necessary to present fairly the condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The condensed consolidated interim financial statements include the accounts of DSW Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. All amounts are in United States dollars ("USD"), unless otherwise noted.

Prior Period Reclassification- Certain prior period disclosure amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation. Intangible assets are no longer included in other assets and are presented separately in the Company’s balance sheets. Software is no longer included in furniture, fixtures and equipment and is presented separately in the property, plant and equipment footnote (Note 10).

2.     ACQUISITION AND EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENT

Town Shoes- On May 12, 2014, DSW Inc. acquired a 49.2% ownership interest in Town Shoes for $75.1 million Canadian dollars ("CAD") ($68.9 million USD) at the purchase date. As of April 30, 2016, DSW Inc.'s ownership interest is 46.3%. The dilution of the Company's ownership is due to Town Shoes' employee exercise of stock options. DSW Inc.'s initial stake provides 50% voting control and board representation equal to the co-investor.

Additionally, the Town Shoe co-investor holds the option to sell the remaining portion of the company in fiscal 2017 to DSW Inc., and for the subsequent two years. DSW Inc. holds the option to purchase the remaining portion of the company in fiscal 2018, and for the subsequent two years, if the Town Shoe co-investor has not exercised their put option. DSW Inc. purchased $100 million CAD during the first quarter of fiscal 2015 (approximately $79 million USD at purchase date) to take advantage of the strength of the dollar and in anticipation of funding the future purchase of the remaining interest in Town Shoes. The funds are also available to fund other business opportunities or return to U.S. operations, if needed. As this was a cash transaction, the gains or losses related to the purchase of the CAD were recorded in the consolidated statement of operations. During the first quarter of fiscal 2015, the Company recorded $3.3 million in foreign currency exchange gains related to the purchase of CAD within non-operating income. The Company invested the CAD in available-for-sale securities in the second

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quarter of fiscal 2015. For the three months ended April 30, 2016, the accumulated comprehensive loss was reduced by $8.2 million.

Ebuys- On March 4, 2016, the Company acquired Ebuys, an online close-out footwear and accessories retailer for a total purchase price of $116.4 million. In addition to cash consideration of $62.5 million, less adjustments for working capital, the consideration for the acquisition of Ebuys includes a future payment that is contingent upon the achievement of a specified milestone. The Company will revalue its contingent consideration obligation of $56.0 million each reporting period. Since the acquisition date, Ebuys has recognized revenues of $15.1 million, which is included in the consolidated statement of operations. Goodwill was calculated as the excess of the consideration paid over the net assets recognized and represents the future economic benefits expected to arise from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized. Goodwill related to this acquisition is deductible for income tax purposes.

The purchase price allocation for the Ebuys acquisition is preliminary and subject to change based on the finalization of the detailed valuations. The following table represents the estimate of the allocation of the purchase price (in thousands):

	Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation
Accounts and other receivables	$	1,623
Inventory	30,152
Other current assets	191
Property and equipment	1,221
Goodwill	54,785
Other intangible assets	41,301
Accounts payable and other long-term liabilities	(12,862		)
Total purchase price	$	116,411

The preliminary fair value of intangible assets of $41.3 million includes $5.9 million for non-compete agreements, $24.4 million for customer and online retailer relationships, and $11.0 million for trade names.

Per Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 805, Business Combinations, the acquirer shall disclose pro-forma financial information as though the business combination had occurred as of the beginning of the comparable prior annual reporting period. For the acquisition of Ebuys in March 2016, pro-forma information was not practicable to obtain as of the time that financial statements were ready for issuance.

The following policies represent new or updates to significant accounting policies.

Business Combination- In accordance with ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations, the Company recognizes assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business combinations, including contingent assets and liabilities, based on fair value estimates as of the date of acquisition. The purchase price allocation process requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions with respect to the fair value of any intangible assets acquired, deferred revenues assumed, or contingent consideration within the arrangement. Unanticipated events and circumstances may occur which may affect the accuracy or validity of such assumptions or estimates.

Contingent Consideration- The Company agreed to pay additional amounts to the seller contingent upon achievement of certain negotiated goals. The Company has recognized a liability for this contingent obligation based on its estimated fair value at the date of acquisition with any differences between the acquisition-date fair value and the ultimate settlement of the obligation being recognized as an adjustment to income from operations. For the three months ended April 30, 2016, the change in fair value of contingent consideration was $1.4 million and is recognized within the statements of operations.

Inventories- Merchandise inventories for Ebuys are accounted for using the cost method, where the cost is based on invoice cost.

3.     SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

A description of the Company's significant accounting policies is included in the 2015 Annual Report.

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") and the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") released Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2014-09 on the recognition of revenue from contracts with customers that is designed to create greater comparability for financial statement users across industries and jurisdictions. The standard will take effect for public companies for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reporting periods. The Company has completed an assessment identifying areas of impact for the business, including the Company's loyalty program and co-branded credit card. The Company is currently assessing and evaluating these results and developing an implementation plan, as well as evaluating the transition methods for adoption of the standard.

In April 2015, the FASB released ASU 2015-05 to provide guidance to customers concerning whether a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license. Under this new standard, 1) if a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license, the software license element of the arrangement should be accounted for in a manner consistent with the acquisition of other software licenses, or 2) if the arrangement does not include a software license, the arrangement should be accounted for as a service contract. The standard will take effect for public companies for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, including interim reporting periods. The Company has adopted the new standard and is applying the new guidance prospectively.

In January 2016, the FASB released ASU 2016-01, which aims to improve and achieve convergence of standards on the accounting for financial instruments. The ASU will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. An entity should apply the amendments by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to the balance sheet as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. The amendments related to equity securities without readily determinable fair values (including disclosure requirements) should be applied prospectively to equity investments that exist as of the date of adoption. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the standard on its financial statements and disclosures.

In February 2016, the FASB released ASU 2016-02, which will increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet. The standard will take effect for public companies for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim reporting periods. Early application will be permitted for all entities upon issuance of the final standard. In addition, the FASB has decided to require a lessee to apply a modified retrospective transition approach for capital and operating leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements (the date of initial application). The modified retrospective approach would not require any transition accounting for leases that expired before the date of initial application. The FASB decided to not permit a full retrospective transition approach. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the standard on its financial statements and disclosures.

In March 2016, the FASB released ASU 2016-07, which will eliminate the requirement that when an investment qualifies for use of the equity method as a result of an increase in the level of ownership interest or degree of influence, an investor must adjust the investment, results of operations and retained earnings retroactively on a step-by-step basis as if the equity method had been if effect during all previous periods that the investment had been held. The ASU will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods. The update should be applied prospectively upon effective date to increases in the level of ownership interest or degree of influence that result in the adoption of the equity method. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the standard on its financial statements and disclosures.

In March 2016, the FASB released ASU 2016-09, which simplifies the guidance surrounding several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. The standard will take effect for public companies for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the standard on its financial statements and disclosures.

4.     RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Schottenstein Affiliates- As of April 30, 2016, the Schottenstein Affiliates (entities owned by or controlled by Jay L. Schottenstein, the executive chairman of the DSW Inc. Board of Directors, and members of his family) beneficially owned approximately 18% of outstanding DSW Inc. Common Shares, representing approximately 51% of the combined voting power of outstanding DSW Inc. Common Shares. As of April 30, 2016, the Schottenstein Affiliates beneficially owned 7.2 million Class A Common Shares and 7.7 million Class B Common Shares.

The Company leases its fulfillment center and certain store locations owned by Schottenstein Affiliates and purchases services and products from Schottenstein Affiliates. Accounts receivable from and payable to affiliates principally result from

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commercial transactions or affiliate transactions and normally settle in the form of cash in 30 to 60 days. Related party balances are disclosed on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

License Agreement with Town Shoes- DSW Shoe Warehouse, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of DSW Inc., licenses use of its trade name and trademark, DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, to its equity investee, Town Shoes, for a sales-based royalty. The license is exclusive and non-transferable for use in Canada. Town Shoes pays DSW Inc. a percentage of net sales from its Canadian DSW stores on a monthly basis. The Canadian DSW stores operate in a manner similar to DSW stores in the United States and are required to maintain the standards and specifications that DSW uses to operate its own stores. DSW Inc. classifies the royalty fee as net sales.

5.     EARNINGS PER SHARE AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Earnings per Share- Basic earnings per share is based on net income and a simple weighted average of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution of common shares adjusted for outstanding stock options, restricted stock units ("RSUs") and performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs") calculated using the treasury stock method.

The following table is a reconciliation of the number of shares used in the calculation of diluted earnings per share computations for the periods presented:

	Three months ended
	April 30, 2016			May 2, 2015
	(in thousands)
Weighted average shares outstanding	81,953			88,524
Assumed exercise of dilutive stock options	478			860
Assumed exercise of dilutive RSUs and PSUs	274			240
Number of shares for computation of diluted earnings per share	82,705			89,624

Options, RSUs and PSUs- The number of potential common shares that were not included in the computation of dilutive earnings per share because the effect would be anti-dilutive was approximately 3.1 million and 1.2 million for the three months ended April 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015, respectively.

6.     STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

The DSW Inc. 2014 Long-Term Incentive Plan ("the 2014 Plan") provides for the issuance of equity awards to purchase up to 8.5 million DSW Inc. Common Shares. The Company began issuing shares under the 2014 Plan after the DSW Inc. 2005 Equity Incentive Plan expired in the second quarter of fiscal 2015. The 2014 Plan covers stock options, RSUs, PSUs, director stock units ("DSUs") and Stock Appreciation Rights ("SARs"). Eligible recipients include key employees of DSW Inc. and affiliates, as well as directors. Options generally vest 20% per year on a cumulative basis. Options granted under the 2014 Plan generally remain exercisable for a period of ten years from the date of grant.

Stock-Based Compensation Expense- The following table summarizes stock-based compensation expense:

	Three months ended
	April 30, 2016				May 2, 2015
	(in thousands)
Stock options	$	1,677			$	1,996
Restricted stock units	1,230				867
Performance-based restricted stock units	682				658
Director stock units	68				42
Total	$	3,657			$	3,563

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Stock Options, RSUs, PSUs and DSUs- The following table summarizes all stock-based compensation activity:

	Three months ended
	April 30, 2016
	Stock Options			RSUs			PSUs			DSUs
	(in thousands)
Outstanding, beginning of period	3,849			372			293			305
Granted	835			171			109			5
Options exercised/units vested	(17	)		(81	)		(32	)		(2	)
Forfeited	(16	)		(7	)		(2	)		—
Outstanding, end of period	4,651			455			368			308
Exercisable, end of period	2,347			—			—			—

 

The following table summarizes the total compensation cost related to nonvested shares not yet recognized and the weighted average expense recognition period remaining (amounts in thousands):

	Three months ended
	April 30, 2016
	Stock Options				RSUs				PSUs
Unrecognized compensation cost	$	18,126			$	9,968			$	6,178
Weighted average expense recognition period	2.4 years				2.2 years				2.3 years

The following table illustrates the weighted average assumptions used in the Black-Scholes pricing model for options granted in each of the periods presented:    

	Three months ended
Assumptions:	April 30, 2016		May 2, 2015
Risk-free interest rate	1.5%		1.4%
Expected volatility of DSW Inc. Common Shares	36.0%		37.9%
Expected option term	5.4 years		5.1 years
Dividend yield	3.0%		2.1%
Other Data:
Weighted average grant date fair value	$6.59		$10.24

Stock Appreciation Rights (“SARs”)- The 2014 Plan also covers the issuance of SARs. DSW Inc. entered into a SARs agreement with a non-employee on June 16, 2014, wherein DSW Inc. granted a total of 0.5 million SARs in two equal tranches with respect to DSW Class A Common Shares. On April 16, 2015, DSW Inc. provided notice of termination of the agreement with the non-employee resulting in an acceleration of the vesting of the SARs as outlined in the agreement, and the SARs remain exercisable until June 2016. DSW Inc. will value the SARs at fair value until the expiration or exercise date using a Black-Scholes model. During the three months ended April 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015, DSW recorded a benefit of $0.3 million and expense of $3.5 million, respectively. As of April 30, 2016, the liability was $0.3 million.

The fair value of the SARs was estimated using the Black-Scholes pricing model with the following assumptions in each of the periods presented:

	As of
Assumptions:	April 30, 2016		January 30, 2016		May 2, 2015
Risk-free interest rate	0.2%		0.4%		0.2%
Expected volatility of DSW Inc. Class A Common Shares	30.7%		33.0%		25.7%
Expected term	0.1 years		0.4 years		1.0 year
Expected dividend yield	2.5%		2.5%		2.4%

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7.     INVESTMENTS

For the available-for-sale bonds and term notes, the carrying value, plus any unrealized gains or losses, equals the fair value. The unrealized holding gains or losses for the available-for-sale securities are reported in other comprehensive income. The Company accounts for its purchases and sales of investments on the trade date of the investment. The classification of available-for-sale securities is based on management's intention of the use of the investments. The Company used a portion of these investments for its acquisition of Ebuys (see Note 2 for additional discussion on the acquisition of Ebuys).

The following table discloses the major categories of the Company's investments as of the dates presented:

	Short-term investments												Long-term investments
	April 30, 2016				January 30, 2016				May 2, 2015				April 30, 2016				January 30, 2016				May 2, 2015
	(in thousands)
Available-for-sale securities:
Carrying value	$	97,236			$	225,985			$	128,779			$	80,748			$	72,153			$	121,011
Unrealized gains included in accumulated other comprehensive loss	411				477				38				22				22				38
Unrealized losses included in accumulated other comprehensive loss	(35		)		(435		)		(112		)		(314		)		(222		)		(325		)
Total investments	$	97,612			$	226,027			$	128,705			$	80,456			$	71,953			$	120,724

8.     FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Therefore, fair value is a market-based measurement based on assumptions of the market participants. As a basis for these assumptions, the Company classifies its fair value measurements under the following fair value hierarchy:

•	Level 1 inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that are publicly accessible. Active markets have frequent transactions with enough volume to provide ongoing pricing information.

•	Level 2 inputs are other than level 1 inputs that are directly or indirectly observable. These can include unadjusted quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in inactive markets or other observable inputs.

•	Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs.

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Financial Assets and Liabilities- The following table presents financial assets and liabilities at fair value as of the dates presented:

	April 30, 2016																January 30, 2016																May 2, 2015
	Total				Level 1				Level 2				Level 3				Total				Level 1				Level 2				Level 3				Total				Level 1				Level 2
	(in thousands)
Financial assets:
Cash and equivalents	$	59,462			$	59,462			—				—				$	32,495			$	32,495			—				—				$	206,868			$	206,868			—
Short-term investments(a)	97,612				5,676				$	91,936			—				226,027				2,127				$	223,900			—				128,705				—				$	128,705
Long-term investments(a)	80,456				286				80,170				—				71,953				181				71,772				—				120,724				—				120,724
Cost method investments(b)	7,250				—				—				$	7,250			6,000				—				—				$	6,000			—				—				—
Note receivable from Town Shoes(c)	43,198				—				43,198				—				33,311				—				33,311				—				46,686				—				46,686
Total financial assets	$	287,978			$	65,424			$	215,304			$	7,250			$	369,786			$	34,803			$	328,983			$	6,000			$	502,983			$	206,868			$	296,115
Financial liabilities:
Stock appreciation rights(d)	$	262			—				$	262			—				$	561			—				$	561			—				$	5,231			—				$	5,231
Contingent consideration(e)	57,445				—				—				$	57,445			—				—				—				—				—				—				—
Total financial liabilities	$	57,707			$	—			$	262			$	57,445			$	561			$	—			$	561			$	—			$	5,231			$	—			$	5,231

(a) Short-term and long-term investments are valued using a market-based approach using Level 2 inputs such as prices of similar assets in active markets.

(b) Cost method investments are valued using Level 3 inputs. The fair value approximates the carrying value as there have been no triggering events that would indicate impairment.

(c) The Company estimated the fair value of the note receivable based upon current interest rates offered on similar instruments. The reduction in fair value is based on the change in comparable rates on similar instruments. Based on the Company’s intention and ability to hold the note until maturity or the exercise of the put/call option (see Note 2), the carrying value is not other-than-temporarily impaired.

(d) Stock appreciation rights are valued using the Black-Scholes model.

(e) Included in the Level 3 liabilities is the contingent consideration liability related to the Company's acquisition of Ebuys. The liability is adjusted to fair value each reporting period. The categorization of the framework used to price the liability is considered Level 3 due to the subjective nature of the unobservable inputs used to determine the fair value.

Level 3 Measurements- Financial assets and liabilities are considered Level 3 when the fair values are determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques and at least one significant model assumption or input is unobservable.

The following table presents activity related to Level 3 fair value measurement for cost method investments for the periods presented:

		Fiscal period ended
		April 30, 2016				January 30, 2016
		(in thousands)
Carrying value, beginning of period		$	6,000			—
Additional cost method investment		1,250				$	6,000
Carrying value, end of period		$	7,250			$	6,000

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The following table presents activity related to Level 3 fair value measurements for DSW Inc.'s contingent consideration liability for the period presented:

	Three months ended
	April 30, 2016
	(in thousands)
Balance, acquisition date of contingent consideration	$	56,000
Change in fair value of contingent consideration	1,445
Balance, end of quarter	$	57,445

Non-Financial Assets- The Company periodically evaluates the carrying amount of its long-lived assets, primarily property and equipment, and finite-lived intangible assets when events and circumstances warrant such a review to ascertain if any assets have been impaired. For the three months ended April 30, 2016, there was no impairment. For the three months ended May 2, 2015, there was a full impairment related to one store in the ABG segment of $0.4 million recorded in cost of sales where the future expected cash flows will not recover the carrying amount of its long-lived assets.

9. DEBT OBLIGATIONS

The Company has a $100 million Secured Credit Facility and a $50 million Letter of Credit Agreement, which are described more fully in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2016.

 

The Company paid $26.0 million for capital expenditures for the three months ended April 30, 2016.

As of April 30, 2016, January 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015, the Company had no outstanding borrowings or letters of credit under the Credit Facility with availability of $100 million, $100 million and $50 million, respectively.

As of April 30, 2016, January 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015, the Company had $7.1 million, $7.1 million and $4.4 million, respectively, in outstanding letters of credit under the Letter of Credit Agreement, and $8.1 million, $7.7 million and $6.6 million, respectively, in restricted cash on deposit as collateral under the Letter of Credit Agreement. The restricted cash balance is recorded in prepaid expenses and other current assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

10.    PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

The balance sheet caption "Property and equipment, net" was comprised of the following as of the periods presented:

		April 30, 2016				January 30, 2016				May 2, 2015
		(in thousands)
Land		$	1,110			$	1,110			$	1,110
Furniture, fixtures and equipment		392,346				385,780				344,763
Software		125,530				120,567				108,991
Buildings, building and leasehold improvements		391,552				385,861				362,242
Total property and equipment		910,538				893,318				817,106
Accumulated depreciation and amortization		(536,559		)		(519,077		)		(470,194		)
Property and equipment, net		$	373,979			$	374,241			$	346,912

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11.     ACCRUED EXPENSES

The balance sheet caption "Accrued expenses" was comprised of the following as of the periods presented:

		April 30, 2016				January 30, 2016				May 2, 2015
		(in thousands)
Gift cards and merchandise credits		$	39,385			$	43,446			$	36,404
Compensation		18,145				8,042				17,332
Taxes		20,944				17,004				34,312
Customer loyalty program		10,987				10,084				16,009
Other accrued expenses (1)		36,305				29,224				32,317
Total accrued expenses		$	125,766			$	107,800			$	136,374

(1) Other accrued expenses is comprised of deferred revenue, sales return allowance, stock appreciation rights and various other accrued expenses, including advertising, professional fees and rent.

12.     NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

The balance sheet caption "Non-current liabilities" was comprised of the following as of the periods presented:

		April 30, 2016				January 30, 2016				May 2, 2015
		(in thousands)
Construction and tenant allowances		$	87,002			$	86,777			$	85,664
Deferred rent		37,931				37,650				38,007
Other non-current liabilities (1)		17,760				16,332				17,722
Total non-current liabilities		$	142,693			$	140,759			$	141,393

(1) Other non-current liabilities is comprised of a reserve for a lease of an office facility assumed in the merger with Retail Ventures, Inc. ("RVI"), income tax reserves and deferred compensation. As of April 30, 2016, the accrual related to the office facility was $9.2 million.

13.    SEGMENT REPORTING

The Company's operating segments are the DSW segment, which includes DSW stores and dsw.com, the ABG segment and Other, which includes Ebuys. The Company has identified such segments based on internal management reporting and responsibilities and measures segment profit as gross profit, which is defined as net sales less cost of sales. All operations are located in the United States and its territories. As of April 30, 2016, the goodwill balance of $80.7 million is made up of $25.9 million recorded in the DSW segment and $54.8 million recorded in Other related to Ebuys. The goodwill balance of $25.9 million as of January 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015 is recorded in the DSW segment.

 

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	DSW segment				ABG segment				Other(1)				Total
	(in thousands)
Three months ended April 30, 2016
Net sales	$	623,032			$	43,139			$	15,096			$	681,267
Gross profit	191,419				10,813				2,125				204,357
Capital expenditures	17,350				324				—				17,674
Three months ended May 2, 2015
Net sales	$	612,211			$	43,275			—				$	655,486
Gross profit	204,062				8,996				—				213,058
Capital expenditures	27,235				107				—				27,342
Total Assets
As of April 30, 2016	$	1,074,766			$	105,556			$	276,668			$	1,456,990
As of January 30, 2016	1,126,179				105,259				137,671				1,369,109
As of May 2, 2015	1,261,342				110,249				150,369				1,521,960

(1) Other includes assets, liabilities and expenses of the former RVI (see Note 15), Town Shoes and Ebuys (see Note 2).

14.    INCOME TAXES

The provision for income taxes is based on the current estimate of the annual effective tax rate and is adjusted as necessary for quarterly events. The effective tax rate reflects the impact of federal, state and local, and foreign taxes, as well as tax on the income or loss from Town Shoes. The effective tax rate for the three months ended April 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015 is 38.9% and 38.1%, respectively.

15.    COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Legal Proceedings- The Company is involved in various legal proceedings that are incidental to the conduct of its business. Although it is not possible to predict with certainty the eventual outcome of any litigation, in the opinion of management, the amount of any potential liability with respect to current legal proceedings will not be material to results of operations or financial condition. As additional information becomes available, the Company will assess the potential liability related to its pending litigation and revise the estimates as needed.

Merger with Retail Ventures, Inc. ("the Merger")- As of the effective time of the Merger, a subsidiary of DSW Inc. assumed the obligations under RVI’s guarantees related to discontinued operations. DSW Inc. may become subject to various risks related to guarantees and in certain circumstances may be responsible for certain other liabilities related to these discontinued operations. In the first quarter of fiscal 2015, the Company recorded a $2.0 million benefit from the final distribution from the bankruptcy debtor's estates related to Filene's Basement's bankruptcy in 2011 within the consolidated statement of operations.

Contractual Obligations- As of April 30, 2016, the Company has entered into various construction commitments, including capital items to be purchased for projects that were under construction, or for which a lease has been signed. The Company's obligations under these commitments were $2.7 million as of April 30, 2016. In addition, the Company has signed lease agreements for 32 new DSW store locations, expected to be opened in fiscal 2016 and 2017, with total annual rent of $9.1 million. In connection with the new lease agreements, the Company will receive a total of $13.6 million of construction and tenant allowance reimbursements for expenditures at these locations.

16.    SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Dividends- On May 24, 2016, DSW Inc.'s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend payment of $0.20 per share. The dividend will be paid on June 30, 2016 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 16, 2016. The payment of any future dividends is at the discretion of the Board of Directors and is based on future earnings, cash flow, financial condition, capital requirements, changes in taxation laws, general economic condition and any other relevant factors.

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Item 2.     Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

All references to “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q mean DSW Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries. DSW refers to the DSW segment, which includes DSW stores and dsw.com. DSW Inc. Class A Common Shares are listed for trading under the ticker symbol “DSW” on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).

Company Overview

DSW is the destination for fabulous brands at a great value every single day. With a breathtaking assortment of shoes, handbags and accessories for women, men and children in 478 stores nationwide and on dsw.com, DSW strives to delight customers with finding the perfect shoe at an incredible price. Our DSW stores average approximately 21,000 square feet and carry approximately 23,000 pairs of shoes. In addition, our DSW Rewards loyalty program means shopping comes with perks; members earn points towards certificates every time they purchase. We believe this combination of assortment, convenience and value differentiates us from our competitors and appeals to consumers from a broad range of socioeconomic and demographic backgrounds.

As a segment of DSW Inc., the Affiliated Business Group ("ABG") partners with multi-category retailers to develop strategies and business models for targeted shoe assortments. ABG provides service to 385 store locations and e-commerce channels through leased partnerships with Stein Mart, Gordmans and Frugal Fannie's.

DSW Inc. also has an equity investment in Town Shoes Limited ("Town Shoes"). Town Shoes is the market leader in branded footwear in Canada, with sales of $75 million CAD for the first quarter of fiscal 2016. As of April 30, 2016, Town Shoes operated 189 locations across Canada, primarily under The Shoe Company, Shoe Warehouse, Town Shoes and DSW banners, as well as an e-commerce site. In 2014, DSW Inc. entered into a licensing agreement with Town Shoes, which allows Town Shoes to use the DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse trade name for their new larger concept Canadian stores. As of April 30, 2016, there are 17 DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse stores in Canada.

On March 4, 2016, the Company acquired Ebuys, Inc. ("Ebuys"), an online close-out footwear and accessories retailer. Ebuys sells products to customers located in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia. The transaction supports DSW Inc.’s efforts to grow its market share within footwear and accessories domestically and internationally.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information for Purposes of the “Safe Harbor” Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

Some of the statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contain forward-looking statements which reflect our current views with respect to, among other things, future events and financial performance. Such forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “outlook,” “believes,” “expects,” “potential,” “continues,” “may,” “should,” “seeks,” “approximately,” “predicts,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “anticipates” or the negative version of those words or other comparable words. Any forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are based upon current plans, estimates, expectations and assumptions relating to our operations, results of operations, financial condition, growth strategy and liquidity. The inclusion of this forward-looking information should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that the future plans, estimates or expectations contemplated by us will be achieved. Such forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. In addition to those factors described under “Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors,” in our Form 10-K filed on March 24, 2016, some important factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those discussed in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following:

•	our success in opening and operating new stores on a timely and profitable basis;

•	maintaining strong relationships with our vendors;

•	our ability to anticipate and respond to fashion trends;

•	our success in meeting customer expectations;

•	disruption of our distribution and/or fulfillment operations;

•	continuation of supply agreements and the financial condition of our affiliated business partners;

•	fluctuation of our comparable sales and quarterly financial performance;

•	risks related to our information systems and data;

•	failure to retain our key executives or attract qualified new personnel;

•	our competitiveness with respect to style, price, brand availability and customer service;

•	our reliance on our DSW Rewards program and marketing to drive traffic, sales and customer loyalty;

•	uncertain general economic conditions;

•	our reliance on foreign sources for merchandise and risks inherent to international trade;

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•	risks related to our handling of sensitive and confidential data;

•	risks related to leases of our properties;

•	risks related to prior and current acquisitions;

•	foreign currency exchange risk; and

•	risks related to our cash and investments.

If one or more of these or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or if our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results, performance or achievements may vary materially from what we have projected. Furthermore, new factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for management to predict all such factors, nor can management assess the impact of any such factor on the business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Results of Operations

The following table includes selected components of our results of operations, expressed as percentages of net sales:    

	Three months ended
	April 30, 2016		May 2, 2015
Net sales	100.0%		100.0%
Cost of sales	(70.0)		(67.5)
Gross profit	30.0		32.5
Operating expenses	(22.6)		(21.3)
Change in fair value of contingent consideration	(0.2)		—
Operating profit	7.2		11.2
Interest income, net	0.1		0.1
Non-operating income	0.0		0.5
Income before income taxes and loss from Town Shoes	7.3		11.8
Income tax provision	(2.8)		(4.4)
Loss from Town Shoes	(0.0)		(0.2)
Net income	4.5%		7.2%

Overview. Our reported net income for the three months ended April 30, 2016 was $30.0 million, or $0.36 per share, including pre-tax charges of $4.5 million, or $0.04 per share, related to transaction costs, purchase accounting impacts and fair market value accounting for the contingent consideration of Ebuys. This compares against last year’s net income of $47.4 million, or $0.53 per share.

THREE MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2016 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED MAY 2, 2015

Net Sales. Net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2016 increased 3.9% compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2015. The following table summarizes the net change in our net sales (in millions):

Net sales for the three months ended May 2, 2015	$	655.5
Decrease in comparable sales	(10.2		)
Increase due to Ebuys sales	15.1
Net increase from non-comparable and closed store sales	20.9
Net sales for the three months ended April 30, 2016	$	681.3

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The following table summarizes our net sales by segment and in total:

	Three months ended
	April 30, 2016				May 2, 2015
	(in thousands)
DSW segment	$	623,032			$	612,211
ABG segment	43,139				43,275
Other(1)	15,096				—
Total DSW Inc.	$	681,267			$	655,486

(1) Other represents net sales for Ebuys.

The following table summarizes our comparable sales change by reportable segment and in total:

	Three months ended
	April 30, 2016		May 2, 2015
DSW segment	(1.4)%		5.1%
ABG segment	(3.4)%		5.0%
Total DSW Inc.	(1.6)%		5.1%

Our increase in total net sales for the three months ended April 30, 2016 was primarily a result of 10 new store openings, merchandising and marketing strategies, as well as strategic investments in information technology and marketing. Transactions for the DSW segment increased in the low single digits offset by a low single digit decline in average dollar sales. Sales for the ABG segment remained relatively flat, while revenue from our Ebuys acquisition (included in Other above) contributed $15.1 million to our top line.

During the first quarter of fiscal 2016, our comparable sales performance for women's footwear, men's footwear and accessories declined in the mid-single digit range. On a unit basis, comparable sales were flat during the quarter, but higher markdowns to activate customers lowered average unit retail. Regular price comparable sales were flat and clearance comparable sales were down partially due to lower clearance units on hand. We continued to see momentum in the athletic footwear category, which experienced comparable sales increase in the mid-teens, led by new offerings in fashion and performance athletic.

Gross Profit. Gross profit is defined as net sales less cost of sales. Gross profit decreased as a percentage of net sales to 30.0% in the first quarter of fiscal 2016 from 32.5% in the first quarter of fiscal 2015. By segment and in total, gross profit as a percentage of net sales was:

	Three months ended
	April 30, 2016		May 2, 2015
DSW segment	30.7%		33.3%
ABG segment	25.1%		20.8%
Other(1)	14.1%		—%
Total DSW Inc.	30.0%		32.5%

(1) Other represents gross profit for Ebuys.

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The reconciliation of merchandise margin (a non-generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") measure) to gross profit is provided below:

	Three months ended
	April 30, 2016					May 2, 2015
DSW segment gross profit			30.7	%				33.3	%
DSW segment merchandise margin	43.9	%				45.8	%
Store occupancy expense	10.9	%				10.4	%
Distribution and fulfillment expenses	2.3	%				2.1	%
ABG segment gross profit			25.1	%				20.8	%
ABG segment merchandise margin	46.6	%				46.1	%
Store occupancy expense	20.4	%				24.2	%
Distribution and fulfillment expense	1.1	%				1.1	%
Other gross profit			14.1	%				—	%
Other merchandise margin	34.6	%				—	%
Marketplace fees	11.0	%				—	%
Distribution and fulfillment expense	9.5	%				—	%

Gross profit for the DSW segment decreased as a percentage of net sales primarily due to higher markdowns, lower initial markup from category mix and sharper pricing. Occupancy, distribution and fulfillment costs deleveraged due to a higher mix of digital sales. Gross profit for our ABG segment increased for the first quarter of 2016 primarily as a result of last year's impairment charges at ABG. Other represents gross profit for Ebuys.

Operating Expenses. Reported operating expenses as a percentage of net sales were 22.6% and 21.3% for the first quarter of fiscal 2016 and fiscal 2015, respectively. The deleverage was driven by increased marketing spend, technology investments and higher home office overhead.

Change in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration. For the three months ended April 30, 2016, the change in fair value of contingent consideration was $1.4 million due to the passage of time. The consideration for our acquisition of Ebuys includes a future payment that is contingent upon the achievement of a specified milestone. We will revalue our contingent consideration obligation each reporting period. The change in the fair value of our contingent consideration is recognized within our statement of operations.

Interest Income, Net. Interest income, net for the three months ended April 30, 2016 decreased $0.4 million compared to the three months ended May 2, 2015 due to lower cash and investments.

Non-operating Income. DSW Inc. reported a foreign currency gain of $3.3 million related to the purchase of $100 million CAD in the first quarter of 2015. The CAD was invested during the second quarter of 2015 and any foreign exchange gains/losses are recorded in other comprehensive income. Non-operating income also includes realized capital gains/losses related to the Company's investment portfolio.

Income Taxes. The effective tax rate reflects the impact of federal, state and local, and foreign taxes, as well as tax on the income or loss from Town Shoes. The effective tax rate for the three months ended April 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015 was 38.9% and 38.1%, respectively.

Loss from Town Shoes. Loss from Town Shoes for the three months ended April 30, 2016 decreased $1.0 million compared to the three months ended May 2, 2015 due to improved operating results. Loss from Town Shoes includes DSW's portion of the income or loss in Town Shoes' operations, partially offset by interest income on the shareholder note.

Non-GAAP Measures

We utilize merchandise margin (a non-GAAP financial measure), defined as gross profit excluding occupancy and distribution and fulfillment expenses, to explain our gross profit performance. We also utilize free cash flow (a non-GAAP liquidity measure), defined as cash flows from operating activities less capital expenditures. Management believes these non-GAAP measures are an

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indication of our performance as the measures provide a consistent means of comparing performance between periods. Management uses these non-GAAP measures to assist in the evaluation of the performance of our segments and to make operating decisions. Within the Management’s Discussion and Analysis, we disclose merchandise margin, store occupancy expenses and distribution and fulfillment expenses, as a percentage of net sales. Within the Liquidity and Capital Resources section, we disclose and reconcile free cash flows for the three months ended April 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015.

Seasonality

Our business is subject to seasonal merchandise trends when our customers’ interest in new seasonal styles increases. New spring styles are primarily introduced in the first quarter, and new fall styles are primarily introduced in the third quarter.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Overview. Our primary ongoing operating cash flow requirements are for inventory purchases, capital expenditures for new stores, improving our information technology systems and infrastructure growth. Our working capital and inventory levels typically build seasonally. We believe that we have sufficient financial resources and access to financial resources at this time. We are committed to a cash management strategy that maintains liquidity to adequately support the operation of the business, pursue our growth strategy and to withstand unanticipated business volatility. We believe that cash generated from our operations, together with our current levels of cash and investments, as well as availability under our revolving credit facility, should be sufficient to maintain our ongoing operations, support seasonal working capital requirements, and fund capital expenditures related to projected business growth.

Net Working Capital. Net working capital is defined as current assets less current liabilities. As of April 30, 2016, January 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015, net working capital was $444.6 million, $472.2 million and $586.9 million, respectively. As of April 30, 2016, January 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015, the current ratio was 2.4, 2.5 and 2.8, respectively.

In November 2015, the FASB released ASU 2015-17, which requires entities to present deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities as non-current in a classified balance sheet. We elected to early adopt the standard in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 and applied the amendments retrospectively to maintain comparability of our balance sheet and related ratios. The change in accounting standard has been applied retrospectively by adjusting the balance sheet for the prior period presented.

The table below represents the change in net working capital and the current ratio for the prior period presented:

		As of May 2, 2015
		As previously reported				As adjusted
		(in thousands)
Net working capital		$	608,722			$	586,864
Current ratio		2.8				2.8

Operating Cash Flows. For the three months ended April 30, 2016, our net cash provided by operations was $9.8 million compared to $49.4 million for the three months ended May 2, 2015, with the change driven primarily by changes in working capital. The largest driver of the change in working capital is our accounts payable balance, which increased in the first quarter of 2015 due to the West Coast port strike, which slowed the flow of merchandise and the corresponding payables.

Investing Cash Flows. For the three months ended April 30, 2016, our net cash provided by investing activities was $34.3 million compared to $109.7 million for the three months ended May 2, 2015. During the three months ended April 30, 2016, we incurred $17.7 million for capital expenditures, of which $10.9 million related to new stores and remodels and $6.8 million related to business infrastructure. During the three months ended April 30, 2016, we had net sales of short-term and long-term investments of $127.8 million compared to $136.2 million during the three months ended May 2, 2015. The overall decrease in investment activity for the first quarter of 2016 was attributable in part to liquidation of our investments to fund the acquisition of Ebuys. The amount paid of $60.4 million for the acquisition of Ebuys is included as a cash outflow within investing activities for the three months ended April 30, 2016.

We expect to spend approximately $95 million for capital expenditures in fiscal 2016, with half going into new stores and store remodels and the other half going into technology investments, including digital investments, and other business projects. Our future investments will depend primarily on the number of stores we open and remodel, infrastructure and information technology projects that we undertake and the timing of these expenditures. We plan to open approximately 30 to 35 stores in fiscal 2016. In fiscal 2015, we opened 40 new DSW stores, including 9 small format stores. During fiscal 2015, the average investment required

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to open a new DSW store was approximately $1.4 million, prior to construction and tenant allowances, which averaged $0.4 million for fiscal 2015. Of this amount, gross inventory typically accounted for $0.5 million, fixtures and leasehold improvements typically accounted for $0.7 million and new store advertising and other new store expenses typically accounted for $0.2 million.

Financing Cash Flows. For the three months ended April 30, 2016, our net cash used in financing activities was $17.1 million compared to $14.7 million for the three months ended May 2, 2015. Net cash used in financing activities was primarily related to the payment of dividends for the three months ended April 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015.

Free cash flow (a non-GAAP liquidity measure), is defined as cash flows from operating activities less capital expenditures. The table below represents the free cash flow for the periods presented:

		Three months ended
		April 30, 2016				May 2, 2015
		(in thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities		$	9,814			$	49,391
Capital expenditures		17,674				27,342
Free cash flow		$	(7,860	)		$	22,049

The Company has a $100 million Secured Credit Facility and a $50 million Letter of Credit Agreement, which are described more fully in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2016.

As of April 30, 2016, January 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015, the Company had no outstanding borrowings or letters of credit under the Credit Facility with availability of $100 million, $100 million and $50 million, respectively.

As of April 30, 2016, January 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015, the Company had $7.1 million, $7.1 million and $4.4 million, respectively, in outstanding letters of credit under the Letter of Credit Agreement, and $8.1 million, $7.7 million and $6.6 million, respectively, in restricted cash on deposit as collateral under the Letter of Credit Agreement. The restricted cash balance is recorded in prepaid expenses and other current assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Contractual Obligations

As of April 30, 2016, we have entered into various construction commitments, including capital items to be purchased for projects that were under construction, or for which a lease has been signed. The Company's obligations under these commitments were $2.7 million as of April 30, 2016. In addition, the Company has signed lease agreements for 32 new DSW store locations, expected to be opened in fiscal 2016 and 2017, with total annual rent of $9.1 million. In connection with the new lease agreements, the Company will receive a total of $13.6 million of construction and tenant allowance reimbursements for expenditures at these locations.

As of April 30, 2016, we operated all of our stores and our fulfillment center from leased facilities. Ebuys also operates from leased facilities. Lease obligations are accounted for either as operating leases or as capital leases based on a lease by lease review at lease inception. DSW does not have any capital leases of real estate as of April 30, 2016, January 30, 2016 and May 2, 2015.

Future Cash

The Company is not dependent on dividends from its foreign subsidiaries to fund its U.S. operations or make distributions to DSW Inc. shareholders. Unremitted earnings from foreign subsidiaries, which are considered to be invested indefinitely, would become subject to income tax if they were remitted as dividends or were lent to DSW Inc. or a U.S. affiliate.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of April 30, 2016, DSW Inc. has not entered into any "off-balance sheet" arrangements, as that term is described by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Proposed Accounting Standards

The FASB periodically issues Accounting Standards Updates, some of which require implementation by a date falling within or after the close of the fiscal year. See Note 3 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for new accounting standards that will impact the Company.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

As discussed in Notes 1 and 3 to our condensed consolidated interim financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the preparation of our condensed consolidated interim financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of commitments and contingencies at the date of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. We base these estimates and judgments on our historical experience and other factors we believe to be relevant, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The process of determining significant estimates is fact-specific and takes into account factors such as historical experience, current and expected economic conditions, product mix, and in some cases, actuarial and appraisal techniques. We constantly re-evaluate these significant factors and make adjustments where facts and circumstances dictate.

Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Cash and Equivalents and Investments- Our cash and equivalents have maturities of 90 days or less. At times, cash and equivalents may be in excess of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance limits. We also have available-for-sale investments.

$100 Million Credit Facility and $50 Million Letter of Credit Agreement- As of April 30, 2016, there was no long-term debt outstanding. Future borrowings, if any, would bear interest at rates in accordance with our credit facility and credit agreement and would be subject to interest rate risk. Because we have no outstanding debt, we do not believe that a hypothetical adverse change of 1% in interest rates would have a material effect on our financial position.

Foreign Currency Exchange Risk- As a result of our equity investment in Town Shoes, we are exposed to foreign currency rate risk. We currently do not utilize hedging instruments to mitigate foreign currency exchange risks.

During the first quarter of 2015, we purchased $100 million CAD, which we held in Canadian bank accounts. During the second quarter of 2015, we invested the $100 million CAD in available-for-sale securities in Canada. As the CAD was fully invested during the second quarter of 2015, any gains/losses due to remeasurement will be recorded in other comprehensive income. If the funds are transferred to cash, we will be exposed to foreign currency rate risk due to remeasurement in our statement of operations.

Item 4.    Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, performed an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e). Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded, as of the end of the period covered by this report, that such disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

No change was made in our internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d -15(e), during our most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II.    OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.    Legal Proceedings.

The Company's legal proceedings are set forth in Part I, Item 3 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2016.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

The Company's risk factors are set forth in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2016.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

(a) Recent sales of unregistered securities. None.

(b) Use of Proceeds. Not applicable.

(c) Purchases of equity securities by the issuer and affiliated purchasers.

Share Repurchase Program- In fiscal 2015, the Board of Directors approved a $200 million share repurchase program. The share repurchase program may be suspended, modified or discontinued at any time, and the Company has no obligation to repurchase any amount of its common shares under the program. Shares will be repurchased on the open market at times and in amounts considered appropriate by the Company based on price and market conditions. As of April 30, 2016, we have repurchased a total of 10.2 million Class A common shares at a cost of $266.5 million, with $83.5 million remaining available. The shares withheld and repurchased are summarized in the table below (in thousands, except per share amounts):

Period		Total number of shares purchased			Average price paid per share				Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced programs			Approximate dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased under the programs
January 31, 2016 to February 27, 2016		—			—				—			$	83,469
February 28, 2016 to April 2, 2016(a)		39			$	26.60			—			83,469
April 3, 2016 to April 30, 2016		—			—				—			83,469
		39			$	26.60			—			$	83,469

(a) The total number of shares repurchased relates to shares withheld in connection with tax payments due upon vesting of employee restricted stock awards.

Item 3.    Defaults Upon Senior Securities. None.

Item 4.    Mine Safety Disclosures. Not Applicable.

Item 5.    Other Information. None.

Item 6.    Exhibits. See Index to Exhibits on page 26.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

DSW INC.

(Registrant)

Date:	June 2, 2016		By:	/s/ Mary Meixelsperger
				Mary Meixelsperger
				Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
				(principal financial and accounting officer and duly authorized officer)

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit Number		Description
3.1		Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of DSW Inc. dated November 1, 2013. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Form 8-K (file no. 001-32545) filed November 4, 2013.
3.2		Amended and Restated Code of Regulations of DSW Inc. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to DSW's Form 10-K (file no. 001-32545) filed April 13, 2006.
4.1		Specimen Class A Common Shares Certificate. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Form 10-K (file no. 001-32545) filed April 13, 2006.
31.1	*	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)     Certification of Chief Executive Officer
31.2	*	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)     Certification of Chief Financial Officer
32.1	*	Section 1350 Certification of     Chief Executive Officer
32.2	*	Section 1350 Certification of     Chief Financial Officer
101	*	XBRL Instance Documents

* Filed herewith

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