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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- DSW (NYSE: DSW), a leading multi-channel branded footwear specialty retailer, is pleased to announce the opening of a new store in Brentwood, CA on October 24th. The address of the new DSW store is:

    Streets of Brentwood
    2555 Sand Creek Road
    Brentwood, CA 94513
    (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050629/CLW021LOGO )

The store will be the 5th DSW location in the San Francisco market.

DSW indulges the passionate shoe enthusiast. The 15,000 square foot store in Brentwood 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 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 31 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 288 stores in 37 states and supplies footwear to 381 leased locations in other retailers nationwide. DSW also serves customers through its e-commerce site, www.dsw.com

For more information about DSW, please visit www.DSWinc.com

SOURCE DSW Inc.