One Retailer's Approach to Avoid Holiday Inventory Missteps

Good morning. Retailers face a high-stakes balancing act during the holiday shopping season in determining how much inventory to have on hand. Order too much and risk margin-crushing discounts to sell it. Order too little and lose out on sales.

WSJ • Oct 27, 2026

New Strong Buy Stocks for October 20th

DBI, TTE, AII, BNED and UGP have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on October 20, 2026.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 20, 2026

Best Income Stocks to Buy for October 20th

PINE, WASH and DBI made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on October 20, 2026.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 20, 2026

New Strong Buy Stocks for October 14th

NATL, BGC, CCNE, FRME and UVSP have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on October 14, 2026.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 14, 2026

Best Income Stocks to Buy for October 14th

DBI, CAKE and BZLFY made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on October 14, 2026.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 14, 2026

Here Is Why Bargain Hunters Would Love Fast-paced Mover Designer Brands (DBI)

Designer Brands (DBI) made it through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen and could be a great choice for investors looking for stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 1, 2026

Fast-paced Momentum Stock Designer Brands (DBI) Is Still Trading at a Bargain

Designer Brands (DBI) made it through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen and could be a great choice for investors looking for stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 15, 2026

Designer Brands: Margin Growth And Positive Outlook Support Share Price Upside

Designer Brands Inc. is rated BUY after a 15% post-earnings rally driven by EPS beat and raised FY27 guidance. DBI's own brands, especially Topo and Jessica Simpson, delivered strong double-digit sales growth, supporting margin expansion despite weak top-line retail sales. Gross profit margin rose to 50% (+6.4 pts yoy), and operating profit more than doubled, aided by lower promotions and tariff refunds.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 12, 2026

Designer Brands: My Strong Sell Is Over (Rating Upgrade)

Designer Brands Inc. has shown signs of a turnaround after prolonged operational struggles and underperformance. Q3 2025 marked a notable shift, with adjusted EPS of $0.38 beating expectations by $0.20 and driving improved share performance. Despite recent progress, DBI remains a watchlist candidate rather than a compelling buy, as turnaround durability is still being tested.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 11, 2026

Why Designer Brands Stock Was Moving Higher Today

Designer Brands' comparable sales fell, but it still increased profits. It's delivering significant margin expansion due to better inventory controls and product selection.

The Motley Fool • Sep 10, 2026