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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- DSW (NYSE: DSW), a leading multi-channel branded footwear specialty retailer, is pleased to announce the opening of a new store in Eugene, OR on October 16th. The address of the new DSW store is:

        DSW Shoes
        160 Oakway Road
        Eugene, OR 97401


    The store will be the 1st DSW location in the Eugene market.
    (Logo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050629/CLW021LOGO )

DSW indulges the passionate shoe enthusiast. The 16,000 square foot store in Eugene 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 also 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 29 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 285 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 .

SOURCE DSW Inc.