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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- DSW (NYSE: DSW), a leading multi-channel branded footwear specialty retailer, is pleased to announce the opening of a new store in Wayne, NJ on November 20. The address of the new DSW store is:

    DSW Shoes
    Wayne Town Center
    95 Route 23 South
    Wayne, NJ 07470

The store will be the 16th DSW location in the New York market.

DSW is for the passionate shoe enthusiast. The 19,000 square foot store in Wayne will offer women and men thousands of shoes, the latest styles and great prices. The store will have a contemporary feel, where shoppers can browse the breathtaking assortment of designer dress, casual and athletic shoes in a relaxed, comfortable setting. A clearance area will offer 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 specialty retailers, DSW is continuously opening new stores across the country. In 2007, DSW opened 37 stores in strategic markets. Year-to-date, DSW has opened 41 stores. Additionally, DSW launched DSW.com in 2008 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 298 stores in 37 states and supplies footwear to 380 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 .

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