CALERES, INC Business
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- 2016: Section Item 1. Business; Text Caleres, Inc., originally founded as Brown Shoe Company, Inc. in 1878 and incorporated in 1913, is a global footwear retailer and wholesaler with annual net sales of $2.6 billion. In May 2015, the shareholders of Brown Shoe Company, Inc. approved a rebranding initiative that changed the name of the company to Caleres, Inc. (the "Company"). Current activities include the operation of retail shoe stores and e-commerce websites as well as the design, sourcing and marketing of footwear for women and men. Our business is seasonal in nature due to consumer spending patterns, with higher back-to-school and Christmas season sales. Traditionally, the third fiscal quarter accounts for a substantial portion of our earnings for the year.; Document 10-K.
- 2016: Section Employees; Text We had approximately 11,000 full-time and part-time employees as of January 30, 2016. In the United States, there are no employees subject to union contracts. In Canada, we employ approximately 20 warehouse employees under a union contract, which expires in October 2016.; Document 10-K.
- 2016: Section Competition; Text With many companies operating retail shoe stores and shoe departments, we compete in a highly fragmented market. Competitors include local, regional and national shoe store chains, department stores, discount stores, mass merchandisers, numerous independent retail operators of various sizes and e-commerce businesses. Quality of products and services, store location, trend-right merchandise selection and availability of brands, pricing, advertising and consumer service are all factors that impact retail competition.; Document 10-K.
- 2016: Section Portfolio of Brands; Text The following is a listing of our principal brands and licensed products:; Document 10-K.
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| 2016 | Item 1. Business | Caleres, Inc., originally founded as Brown Shoe Company, Inc. in 1878 and incorporated in 1913, is a global footwear retailer and wholesaler with annual net sales of $2.6 billion. In May 2015, the shareholders of Brown Shoe Company, Inc. approved a rebranding initiative that changed the name of the company to Caleres, Inc. (the "Company"). Current activities include the operation of retail shoe stores and e-commerce websites as well as the design, sourcing and marketing of footwear for women and men. Our business is seasonal in nature due to consumer spending patterns, with higher back-to-school and Christmas season sales. Traditionally, the third fiscal quarter accounts for a substantial portion of our earnings for the year. During 2015, categories of our consolidated net sales were approximately 63% women’s footwear, 23% men’s footwear, 9% children’s footwear and 5% accessories. This composition has remained relatively constant over the past few years. Approximately 66% of footwear sales in 2015 were retail sales, including sales through our e-commerce websites, compared to 67% in 2014 and 70% in 2013, while the remaining 34%, 33% and 30% in the respective years represented wholesale sales. | 10-K |
| 2016 | Employees | We had approximately 11,000 full-time and part-time employees as of January 30, 2016. In the United States, there are no employees subject to union contracts. In Canada, we employ approximately 20 warehouse employees under a union contract, which expires in October 2016. | 10-K |
| 2016 | Competition | With many companies operating retail shoe stores and shoe departments, we compete in a highly fragmented market. Competitors include local, regional and national shoe store chains, department stores, discount stores, mass merchandisers, numerous independent retail operators of various sizes and e-commerce businesses. Quality of products and services, store location, trend-right merchandise selection and availability of brands, pricing, advertising and consumer service are all factors that impact retail competition. In addition, our wholesale customers also sell shoes purchased from competing footwear suppliers. Those competing footwear suppliers own and license brands, many of which are well-known and marketed aggressively. Many retailers, who are our wholesale customers, source directly from factories or through agents. The wholesale footwear business has low barriers to entry, which further intensifies competition. FAMOUS FOOTWEAR Our Famous Footwear segment includes our Famous Footwear stores and Famous.com, and included our Shoes.com subsidiary prior to its sale in December 2014, as further discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements. Famous Footwear is one of America’s leading family-branded footwear retailers with 1,046 stores at the end of 2015 and net sales of $1.6 billion in 2015. Our core consumers are women who seek leading national brands of casual, athletic and fashionable footwear at a value for themselves and their families. Famous Footwear stores feature a wide selection of brand-name athletic, casual and dress shoes for the entire family. Brands carried include, among others, Nike, Skechers, Converse, Vans, adidas, Sperry, New Balance, Asics, Bearpaw and Sof Sole, as well as company-owned and licensed brands including, among others, LifeStride, Dr. Scholl’s, Naturalizer, Fergalicious and Carlos by Carlos Santana. Our company-owned and licensed products are sold to our Famous Footwear segment by our Brand Portfolio segment at a profit and represent approximately 9% of the Famous Footwear segment's net sales. We work closely with our vendors to provide our consumers with fresh product and, in some cases, product exclusively designed for and available only in our stores. Famous Footwear’s average retail price is approximately $45 for footwear with retail price points typically ranging from $25 for shoes up to $210 for boots. Famous Footwear stores are located in strip shopping centers as well as outlet and regional malls in all 50 states, Guam and Canada. The breakdown by venue at the end of each of the last three fiscal years is as follows: 2015 2014 2013 Strip centers 697 696 711 Outlet malls 189 183 172 Regional malls 160 159 161 Total 1,046 1,038 1,044 Stores open at the end of 2015 and 2014 averaged approximately 6,700 square feet. Total square footage at the end of 2015 decreased 0.1% to 6.9 million square feet compared to 7.0 million at the end of 2014. We expect to open approximately 55 new stores and close approximately 40 stores in 2016. New stores typically experience an initial start-up period characterized by lower sales and operating earnings than what is generally achieved by more mature stores. While the duration of this start-up period may vary by type of store, economic environment and geographic location, new stores typically reach a normal level of profitability within approximately four years. Sales per square foot were $217 in 2015, up from $215 in 2014. Same-store sales increased 1.9% during 2015. Same-store sales changes are calculated by comparing the sales in stores that have been open at least 13 months. Relocated stores are treated as new stores and closed stores are excluded from the calculation. Sales change from new and closed stores, net, reflects the change in net sales due to stores that have been opened or closed during the period and are thereby excluded from the same-store sales calculation. E-commerce sales for those e-commerce websites that function as an extension of a retail chain are included in the same-store sales calculation. Famous Footwear relies on merchandise allocation systems and processes that use allocation criteria, consumer segmentation and inventory data in an effort to ensure stores are adequately stocked with product and to differentiate the needs of each store based on location, consumer segmentation and other factors. Famous Footwear’s distribution systems allow for merchandise to be delivered to each store weekly, or on a more frequent basis, as needed. Famous Footwear also uses regional third-party pooled distribution sites across the country. Famous Footwear’s in-store point-of-sale systems provide detailed sales transaction data to our corporate office for daily update and analysis in the perpetual inventory and merchandise allocation systems. Certain of these systems also are used for training employees and communication between the stores and the corporate office. Famous Footwear’s marketing programs include digital marketing and social networking, national television, print, e-commerce advertising, cinema and in-store advertisements, all of which are designed to further develop and reinforce the Famous Footwear concept and strengthen our connection with consumers. We believe the success of our campaigns is attributable to highlighting key categories and tailoring the timing of such messaging to adapt to seasonal shopping patterns. In 2015, we spent approximately $52.6 million to advertise and market Famous Footwear to our target consumers, a portion of which was recovered from suppliers. Famous Footwear has a robust loyalty program (“Rewards”), which informs and rewards frequent consumers with product previews, earned incentives based upon purchase continuity and other periodic promotional offers. In 2015, approximately 74% of our Famous Footwear net sales were generated by our Rewards members compared to 73% in 2014. During the year, we expanded our efforts to connect with and engage our consumers to build a strong brand preference for Famous Footwear through both our loyalty program and social media. In 2015, we grew our mobile application and had more than 794,000 members enrolled by the end of the year. In 2016, we will continue to intensify our digital marketing presence to acquire and retain highly valuable consumers. As part of our omni-channel approach to reach consumers, we also operate Famous.com. Famous.com offers an expanded product assortment beyond what is sold in Famous Footwear stores. Accessible via desktop, tablet and mobile devices, Famous.com helps consumers explore product assortments, including items available in local stores, and make direct-to-consumer purchases. During 2015, we reduced the average delivery time for direct-to-consumer purchases by expanding our in-store fulfillment initiative to approximately 900 stores. Famous.com also allows Rewards members to see their points status and purchase history, manage profile settings and engage further with the brand. Famous Footwear’s mobile app further serves as a hub for Rewards members to shop, find local stores, redeem Rewards certificates, and learn about the newest products, latest trends and hottest deals. We are investing in our logistics network to meet the omni-channel demands of today, including faster order processing and faster delivery to our customers, as well as to prepare for ongoing growth in our business. The expansion and modernization projects at our distribution centers are intended to provide additional shipping flexibility, operational efficiencies and an expansion of our logistics infrastructure capacity. These projects are anticipated to be complete during the fall of 2016. Until December 2014, we owned and operated Shoes.com, Inc., a pure-play Internet retailing company. Shoes.com offered a diverse selection of footwear and accessories for women, men and children, including footwear purchased from third-party suppliers and the Company's other brands. As further discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, we sold Shoes.com in December 2014 and recognized a gain on sale of $4.7 million. BRAND PORTFOLIO Our Brand Portfolio segment offers retailers and consumers a portfolio of leading brands from our Healthy Living and Contemporary Fashion platforms by designing, sourcing and marketing branded footwear for women and men at a variety of price points. Certain of our branded footwear products are sold under brand names that are owned by the Company and others are developed pursuant to licensing agreements. Our Brand Portfolio segment sells footwear on a wholesale basis to retailers. The segment also sells footwear through our branded retail stores and e-commerce businesses. | 10-K |
| 2016 | Portfolio of Brands | The following is a listing of our principal brands and licensed products: Healthy Living Naturalizer: Introduced in 1927, Naturalizer has become a global family of comfort lifestyle footwear brands meeting the needs of women across the marketplace with uncompromising comfort, fit and style. Our flagship Naturalizer brand is sold throughout the United States and Canada, primarily at Naturalizer retail stores, national chains, online retailers, department stores, catalog retailers and independent retailers. At the end of 2015, we operated 159 Naturalizer stores in the United States, Guam and Canada. Naturalizer footwear is also distributed through approximately 40 retail and wholesale partners in 57 countries around the world. In addition, Naturalizer footwear is distributed in China through stores operated by our joint venture partner, C. banner International Holdings Limited (“CBI”). CBI operated 94 stores at the end of 2015 and expects net store openings of approximately 10 stores in 2016. Through our majority-owned subsidiary, B&H Footwear Company Limited (“B&H Footwear”), we sell footwear to CBI on a wholesale basis, as further discussed in Note 16 to the consolidated financial statements. Suggested retail price points range from $79 for shoes to $209 for boots. Dr. Scholl’s: Dr. Scholl’s is an authentic brand of innovative footwear designed with an uncomplicated, playful style for a healthier life. Dr. Scholl’s delivers proprietary comfort technology across all distribution tiers. Dr. Scholl’s crafts unique styles that offer men and women the freedom to live active lives. This footwear reaches consumers at a wide range of distribution channels: mass merchandisers, national chains, online and catalogs, specialty and independent retailers, department stores and our Famous Footwear retail stores. Suggested price points range from $25 for shoes to $200 for boots. We have a long-term license agreement with Bayer HealthCare, LLC to sell Dr. Scholl’s, which is renewable through December 2026 for the United States and Canada and December 2017 for Latin America. LifeStride: For more than 70 years, LifeStride has created quality footwear for women who value style and comfort. Offering work-to-weekend styles, LifeStride is both versatile and comfortable for all-day wear. LifeStride offers comfortable footwear that dresses up or down at the right value. The brand is sold in national chains, our Famous Footwear retail stores, online and department stores at suggested retail price points ranging from $45 for shoes to $100 for boots. Ryka: For over 25 years, Ryka has been innovating athletic footwear exclusively for women by providing women with more than just a downsized version of a men’s athletic shoe. The brand’s commitment goes beyond footwear design to include fitness and other apparel. The brand is distributed through department stores, national chains, online retailers and our Famous Footwear retail stores at suggested retail price points from $35 to $85. Bzees: Bzees is the brand of women’s sporty footwear that energizes the mind and body from the feet up. Playful and versatile, Bzees delivers a weightless and energized feeling through its proprietary Cloud Technology system. The brand is distributed through national chains, our retail stores, online retailers, department stores and Bzees.com at suggested retail price points from $59 to $129. Contemporary Fashion Sam Edelman: Since its inception in 2004, designer Sam Edelman’s brand has quickly emerged as a favorite among celebrities and fashionistas around the globe. Sam Edelman captures the imagination of women with on-trend styling and unique materials. Sam Edelman continues to expand its retail presence by opening additional stores. At the end of 2015, we operated six Sam Edelman stores in the United States, and expect to open six stores in 2016. Sam Edelman footwear is sold primarily through department stores, independent retailers and online at suggested retail price points of $100 for shoes to $200 for boots. Franco Sarto: The Franco Sarto brand serves a loyal, career-focused consumer who is passionate about the brand’s modern Italian-inspired style, fit and quality. The brand is sold in major national chains, department stores and independent retailers at suggested retail price points from $79 for shoes to $275 for boots. We previously operated this brand under a license agreement which was to expire in 2019. In February 2014, we purchased the Franco Sarto trademarks for $65.0 million and terminated the license agreement, as further discussed in Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements. Vince: The Vince women's shoe collection launched in the fall of 2012 and was expanded in 2014 to include the Vince men's footwear collection. Vince delivers contemporary casual footwear that sophisticated, modern women and men wear effortlessly, serving as a luxury staple in their shoe closet. The collection is distinguished by clean lines, rich fabrics and intricate details. The brand is primarily sold in premier department stores, online and independent retailers at suggested price points ranging from $225 for shoes to $495 for boots. We have a license agreement with Vince, LLC to sell Vince footwear that expires in December 2018. Diane von Furstenberg: The Diane von Furstenberg (DVF) brand is a staple of American luxury design. The DVF collection exemplifies feminine, effortless and classic styles that are sold in more than 55 countries worldwide. Suggested price points range from $178 for shoes to $648 for boots. In December 2014, we entered into a license agreement with DVF Studio, LLC to produce and distribute the DVF women's shoe collection, which expires in December 2020, with an extension option through December 2023. Via Spiga: Via Spiga is named after the main street in one of the most famed shopping districts in Milan, Italy. For over 25 years, Via Spiga has maintained its rich Italian heritage through its use of luxurious materials and beautiful detailing, providing chic, sophisticated footwear for the cosmopolitan woman who wants to make a fashion statement every day. The brand is primarily sold in premier department stores, national chains and online at suggested retail price points from $150 for shoes to $595 for boots. Fergie and Fergalicious by Fergie: We have created two namesake footwear lines in collaboration with entertainment superstar Fergie (Fergie Duhamel, formerly Stacy Ferguson) to fully capture the artist’s confident, individual style in a line of sophisticated, sexy footwear with a glam rock influence. The Fergie brand is currently being sold at department stores, boutiques, independent retailers and online at suggested retail price points of $70 for shoes to $225 for boots. Fergalicious by Fergie is available at Famous Footwear and other national chains at suggested retail price points of $45 for shoes to $100 for boots. We have a license agreement with Krystal Ball Productions to sell Fergie/Fergalicious footwear that expires in December 2016. Carlos by Carlos Santana: The Carlos by Carlos Santana collection of women’s footwear is sold at major department stores, national chains, our Famous Footwear stores and online. Marketed under a license agreement with legendary musician Carlos Santana, this brand targets trend-conscious consumers with hot, fashionable shoes inspired by the passion and energy of Santana’s music. Suggested retail price points range from $80 for shoes to $225 for boots. We have a license agreement with Santana Tesoro, LLC to sell Carlos by Carlos Santana footwear that expires in December 2017 with extension options through December 2020. George Brown: George Brown, the newest men's footwear brand in our portfolio, will debut in the fall of 2016. The line takes inspiration from two key moments in George Brown’s legacy - the boots he built for the United States Army during World War I and his farming and hunting boots. The shoes are for the modern man who is now embracing the return of clean dressing. Suggested retail price points will range from $295 for shoes to $595 for boots, and will sell at traditional brick and mortar stores and online retailers as well as its own e-commerce site that is anticipated to launch in the summer of 2016. | 10-K |
| 2016 | Wholesale | Within our Brand Portfolio segment, footwear is distributed on a wholesale basis to over 1,700 retailers, including national chains, department stores, online retailers, mass merchandisers, independent retailers and catalogs throughout the United States and Canada, as well as approximately 65 other countries (including sales to our retail operations). Our most significant wholesale customers include Famous Footwear and many of the nation’s largest retailers including national chains such as DSW, TJX Corporation (including TJ Maxx and Marshalls), Nordstrom Rack and Ross; department stores such as Nordstrom, Macy’s, Bloomingdale's and Dillard's; online retailers such as Nordstrom.com, Zappos.com and Amazon; mass merchandisers such as Walmart and Target; and independent retailers such as QVC and Home Shopping Network. We also sell product to a variety of international retail customers and distributors. The loss of any one or more of our significant customers could have a material negative impact on our Brand Portfolio segment and the Company. Our Brand Portfolio segment sold approximately 48 million pairs of shoes on a wholesale basis during 2015. We sell footwear to wholesale customers on both a landed and a first-cost basis. Landed sales are those in which we obtain title to the footwear from our overseas suppliers and maintain title until the footwear clears United States customs and is shipped to our wholesale customers. Landed sales generally carry a higher profit rate than first-cost sales as a result of the brand equity associated with the product along with the additional customs, warehousing and logistics services provided to customers and the risks associated with inventory ownership. To allow for the prompt shipment on reorders, we carry inventories of certain styles. First-cost sales are those in which we obtain title to footwear from our overseas suppliers and typically relinquish title to customers at a designated overseas port. Many of these customers then import this product into the United States. Products sold under license agreements accounted for approximately 27%, 26% and 38% of the sales of the Brand Portfolio segment in 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Caleres also receives royalty revenues for licensing owned brands, including certain brands listed above, to third parties. | 10-K |
| 2016 | Retail | Our Brand Portfolio segment also includes retail stores for certain brands, including Naturalizer and Sam Edelman. The number of our Brand Portfolio retail stores at the end of the last three fiscal years was as follows: 2015 2014 2013 Naturalizer 159 169 174 Sam Edelman 6 2 1 Dr. Scholl’s — — 4 Total 165 171 179 At the end of 2015, we operated 74 Naturalizer stores in the United States (including a store in Guam) and 85 Naturalizer stores in Canada. Of the 159 Naturalizer stores, approximately 50% are concept stores located in regional malls, with a couple stores located in strip centers, and average approximately 1,200 square feet in size. The other 50% of stores are located in outlet malls and average approximately 2,300 square feet in size. Total Naturalizer store square footage at the end of 2015 was 280,000 compared to 297,000 in 2014. During 2016, we expect to open one Naturalizer store and close five stores. At the end of 2015 we operated six Sam Edelman stores. During 2016, we plan to open six Sam Edelman stores, as we expand our retail presence for this brand. Our four Dr. Scholl’s stores were closed in 2014, as we shifted our brand focus toward wholesale distribution and e-commerce sales. In connection with our omni-channel approach to reach consumers, we also operate Naturalizer.com, Naturalizer.ca, Ryka.com, DrSchollsShoes.com, LifeStride.com, ViaSpiga.com, SamEdelman.com, CarlosShoes.com, Bzees.com and FergieShoes.com, which offer substantially the same product selection to consumers as we sell to our retail partners. Vince.com and DVF.com complement our distribution of those brands, and we have plans to begin selling product on FrancoSarto.com in the second quarter of 2016. References to our website addresses do not constitute incorporation by reference of the information contained on the websites and the information contained on the websites is not part of this report. | 10-K |
| 2016 | Marketing | We continue to build on the recognition of our portfolio of brands to create differentiation and consumer loyalty. Our marketing teams are responsible for the development and implementation of marketing programs for each brand, both for us and for our retail partners. In 2015, we spent approximately $24.1 million in advertising and marketing support for our Brand Portfolio segment, including print, trade shows, consumer media advertising, production, digital marketing and social media, public relations and in-store displays and fixtures. The marketing teams are also responsible for driving the development of branding and content for our brand websites. We continually focus on enhancing the effectiveness of these marketing efforts through market research, product development and marketing communications that collectively address the ever-changing lives and needs of our consumers. In 2015, the marketing teams were instrumental in the development and execution of new product launches, including branding, positioning and marketing to both the consumer and trade audiences. In 2016, we will continue to leverage relationships by strengthening business with our key customers and increase market share by targeting new growth areas. | 10-K |
| 2016 | Sourcing and Product Development Operations | Our sourcing and product development operations source and develop footwear for our Brand Portfolio segment and also a portion of the footwear sold by our Famous Footwear segment. We have sourcing and product development offices in China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Italy, Macau, Ethiopia, St. Louis and New York. Sourcing Operations In 2015, the sourcing operations sourced approximately 47 million pairs of shoes through a global network of third-party independent footwear manufacturers. The majority of our footwear sourced is provided by approximately 60 manufacturers operating approximately 87 manufacturing facilities. In certain countries, we use agents to facilitate and manage the development, production and shipment of product. We attribute our ability to achieve consistent quality, competitive prices and on-time delivery to the breadth of these established relationships. While we generally do not have significant contractual commitments with our suppliers, we do enter into sourcing agreements with certain independent sourcing agents. Prior to production, we monitor the quality of all of our footwear components and also inspect the prototypes of each footwear style. We have a leading lab testing facility in our Putian, China office, and we also perform quality control checks during production and before any footwear leaves the manufacturing facilities. In 2015, approximately 76% of the footwear we sourced was from manufacturing facilities in China. The following table provides an overview of our foreign sourcing in 2015: Country Millions of Pairs China 35.8 Vietnam 9.1 Ethiopia 0.8 Other 1.6 Total 47.3 Product Development Operations In our Dongguan, China office, we operate a sample-making facility that allows us to have greater control over our product development in terms of accuracy, execution and time to market. We maintain design and product development teams for our brands in St. Louis, New York and China as well as other select fashion locations, including Italy. These teams, which include independent designers, are responsible for the creation and development of new product styles. Our designers monitor trends in fashion footwear and apparel and work closely with retailers to identify consumer footwear preferences. Our design teams create collections of footwear and work closely with our product development and sourcing offices to convert our designs into new footwear styles. Our long-range plans include further expansion into new markets outside of China, developing more progressive processes to improve factory capacity and material planning, and continuing to understand ways to drive excellence in product value and execution in a continually evolving manufacturing landscape. | 10-K |
| 2016 | Backlog | At January 30, 2016, our Brand Portfolio segment had a backlog of unfilled wholesale orders of approximately $274.4 million compared to $284.6 million on January 31, 2015. Most orders are for delivery within the next 90 to 120 days, and although orders are subject to cancellation, we have not experienced significant cancellations in the past. The backlog at any particular time is affected by a number of factors, including seasonality, the continuing trend among customers to reduce the lead time on their orders, capacity shifts at foreign manufacturers and the volume of e-commerce drop ship orders that are received immediately rather than in advance. Accordingly, a comparison of backlog from period to period is not necessarily meaningful and may not be indicative of eventual actual shipments or the growth rate of sales from one period to the next. AVAILABLE INFORMATION Our Internet address is www.caleres.com. Our Internet address is included in this annual report on Form 10-K as an inactive textual reference only. The information contained on our website is not incorporated by reference into this annual report on Form 10-K and should not be considered part of this report. We file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. We make available free of charge our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished, as required by Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, through our Internet website as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with or furnish it to the SEC. You may access these SEC filings via the hyperlink to a third-party SEC filings website that we provide on our website. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT The following is a list of the names and ages of the executive officers of the Company and of the offices held by each person. There is no family relationship between any of the named persons. The terms of the following executive officers will expire in May 2016 or upon their respective successors being chosen and qualified. Name Age Current Position Diane M. Sullivan 60 Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors Richard M. Ausick 62 Division President – Famous Footwear Daniel R. Friedman 55 Division President – Global Supply Chain Kenneth H. Hannah 47 Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Douglas W. Koch 64 Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer John W. Schmidt 55 Division President – Brand Portfolio Mark A. Schmitt 52 Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer, Logistics and Customer Care The period of service of each officer in the positions listed and other business experience are set forth below. Diane M. Sullivan, Chairman of the Board of Directors since February 2014. Chief Executive Officer and President since May 2011. President and Chief Operating Officer from March 2006 to May 2011. President from January 2004 to March 2006. Richard M. Ausick, Division President – Famous Footwear since January 2010. Division President, Caleres Wholesale from July 2006 to January 2010. Senior Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer of Famous Footwear from January 2002 to July 2006. Daniel R. Friedman, Division President – Global Supply Chain since January 2010. Senior Vice President, Product Development and Sourcing from July 2006 to January 2010. Managing Director at Camuto Group, Inc. from 2002 to July 2006. Kenneth H. Hannah, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since February 2015. Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of JC Penney Company, Inc. from May 2012 to March 2014. Executive Vice President and President–Solar Energy of MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. and had previously served as Executive Vice President and President–Solar Materials from 2009 to 2012. Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. from 2006 to 2009. Douglas W. Koch, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer since January 2016. Senior Vice President and Chief Talent and Strategy Officer from January 2011 to January 2016. Senior Vice President and Chief Talent Officer from May 2005 to January 2011. Senior Vice President, Human Resources from March 2002 to May 2005. John W. Schmidt, Division President - Brand Portfolio since October 2015. Division President – Contemporary Fashion Brands from January 2011 to September 2015. Senior Vice President, Better and Image Brands from January 2010 to January 2011. Senior Vice President and General Manager, Better and Image Brands from March 2008 until January 2010. Various positions, including Vice President, President, Group President of Wholesale Footwear for Nine West Group from September 1998 to February 2008. Mark A. Schmitt, Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer, Logistics and Customer Care since February 2013. Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer from January 2012 through February 2013. Senior Director of Management Information Systems for Express Scripts from 2010 through 2011. Various management information systems positions including Group Director with Anheuser-Busch InBev from 1996 to 2009. | 10-K |
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