- Caleres, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a leading portfolio of consumer-driven footwear brands, reporting fourth quarter net sales of $695.1 million, an increase of 8.7% year-over-year.
- In the last 12 months, Caleres completed the integration of Stuart Weitzman and reported a 20.3% increase in Brand Portfolio sales, with organic sales up 1.5%.
- The company has a diverse brand portfolio that includes well-known names such as Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, and Allen Edmonds, catering to a wide range of consumer preferences in the footwear market.
- Caleres' ideal buyers include retail partners and eCommerce platforms focused on women's fashion footwear, as they address the growing demand for stylish and comfortable footwear, evidenced by their market share gains in this segment.
Caleres employs a diverse workforce across 19 departments, with the largest concentration in Operations (161 employees), followed closely by Executive (143 employees) and Sales (127 employees). This functional mix indicates a strong emphasis on operational efficiency and leadership, essential for driving the company's strategic objectives. The presence of specialized departments such as Engineering and Information Technology, with 67 and 44 employees respectively, underscores the company's commitment to innovation and support functions.
The company's workforce is primarily concentrated in Saint Louis, MO, which houses 355 employees, making it the largest location by a significant margin. Other notable locations include New York, NY, with 47 employees, and Kansas City, MO, with 21 employees. The substantial headcount in 'Other' locations, totaling 439 employees, reflects a distributed workforce model, indicating a strategic approach to geographic diversification while maintaining a strong operational base in its headquarters.
