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Affiliated Business Group and Yellow Box Announce New Store Openings

COLUMBUS, Ohio and CHINO, Calif., Aug. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Affiliated Business Group (ABG), a division of DSW Inc. (NYSE: DSW) and Yellow Box Corporation, announced the opening of its first Yellow Box Footwear concept store in California at the Westfield Topanga Mall located at 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Canoga Park, CA 91303.  The store opens on Friday, August 7th.    

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Yellow Box will host a grand opening event on the afternoon of Saturday, August 30th.  Additionally, the Company will open its second store in Southern California at the Westfield Sherman Oaks shopping center in September 2014.

Yellow Box is a leading women's footwear wholesaler most notably recognized for its iconic jeweled sandals and fashion footwear for women. The brand has a loyal following among women and girls who love the brand's unique comfort and trendsetting fashions.

Affiliated Business Group's SVP and General Manager Christopher Lanning added, "We are very excited to debut our first Yellow Box Footwear store in southern California.  Yellow Box is a proven women's footwear brand with a strong positioning in the market place. Customers will have a great opportunity to experience Yellow Box's unique brand of fun and fashion in an incredible retail setting."

About Affiliated Business Group           
A division of DSW Inc., ABG partners with multi-category retailers and wholesale companies in the development of strategies, leased businesses, new concepts and business models designed to optimize sales and profits through branded shoe assortments and retail experiences.  To learn more, visit dswinc.com or contact ABG New Business Development at abg@dswinc.com.

About DSW Inc.
DSW Inc. is a leading footwear and accessories retailer that operates Designer Shoe Warehouse stores at 410 locations nationwide and supplies footwear to over 359 leased locations through the Affiliated Business Group.

About Yellow Box
Founded in 1998, Yellow Box Footwear introduced a line of shoes with a vision of quality and creative styling.  From a modest beginning, Yellow Box started with a collection of playful sandals.  Since then, Yellow Box has garnered a loyal fan base of women and girls alike.  Loyal Yellow Box consumers value quality in fashionable design along with comfort and affordability.  Over the years, Yellow Box's line of products has grown to encompass a wide range of sandals, heels, and boots.  From flirty and fun styles to casual elegance, Yellow Box shoes align with sensible design appropriate for every lifestyle.  Shop Yellow Box Footwear by visiting one of our new store locations or visit www.yellowboxshoes.com.

SOURCE DSW Inc.

For further information: Christina Cheng, DSW Inc. (855) 893-5691; Brinley Turner, DSW Inc. (310) 804-9990
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