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XXXXXXXX
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0000014707
CALERES INC
001-02191
8300 MARYLAND AVE
P O BOX 29
ST LOUIS
MO
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Hendra Carla C
Director
Common
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3000 Schwab Way
Westlake
TX
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NYSE
Common
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