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  0001349868
  XXXXXXXX
  LIVE
  0001319947
  Designer Brands Inc.
  001-32545
  810 DSW DRIVE
  COLUMBUS
  OH
  43219
  (614) 872-1473
  Jordan William L
  Officer
  Class A Common Shares
  Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC
  245 Summer Street
  Boston
  MA
  02110
  150000
  1831500.00
  50399788
  09/20/2023
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  Payment for Services Rendered
  Designer Brands Inc.
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  Compensation
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  Payment for Services Rendered
  Designer Brands Inc.
  N
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  Compensation
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  Payment for Services Rendered
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  Compensation
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  Payment for Services Rendered
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  Compensation
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  Payment for Services Rendered
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  Payment for Services Rendered
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  Payment for Services Rendered
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  Payment for Services Rendered
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  Payment for Services Rendered
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