Caleres, Inc.

Overview

Caleres, Inc. is a global footwear company founded in 1878, specializing in the design, sourcing, and retail of a wide range of shoe brands. The organization operates through both owned retail stores and direct-to-consumer platforms, including Famous Footwear, which features around 860 locations. Over time, it has evolved from a traditional shoe manufacturer into a brand management and retail company, strategically guiding multiple footwear brands with distinct market positions.

The portfolio includes renowned brands such as Allen Edmonds and Vionic, serving diverse footwear categories and price segments. Caleres emphasizes quality, fit, and consumer trust across its brands, and supports community engagement through substantial charitable contributions to its hometown of St. Louis. Its mission is to "Inspire people to feel great...feet first," demonstrated by initiatives like the Caleres Cares Charitable Trust.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 314-854-4000
• Website: caleres.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/caleres

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Footwear waste reduction and recycling initiatives
• Sustainable sourcing and eco-friendly materials
• Brand management and portfolio diversification
• Direct-to-consumer retail strategies
• Community engagement and charitable programs
• Supply chain transparency and ESG standards
• Footwear lifecycle assessment and innovation

Technologies Used

• Amazon SES
• Braintree
• CloudFlare Hosting
• Cloudflare DNS
• Dayforce
• Docker
• Drupal
• Gem
• GraphQL
• HELM
• Hootsuite
• Informatica Data as a Service
• Intel
• Klarna
• Kubernetes
• Launchmetrics
• LinkedIn Learning
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office 365
• Netlify
• OSIsoft PI
• Outlook
• PR Newswire
• REST
• React
• Red Hat OpenShift
• Rhino
• Salesforce CRM Analytics
• Sendgrid
• Spring
• Tor
• Venmo
• iCIMS

Buyer Teams to Target

Retail & Store Operations

• VP, Retail Operations
• Director of Store Management
• Regional Retail Manager
• Store Planning Manager
• Retail Brand Manager
• Retail Distribution Lead

Sustainability & Supply Chain

• Director, Sustainability
• Supply Chain Manager
• Corporate Social Responsibility Lead
• Procurement Manager
• ESG Coordinator
• Operations Analyst

Brand Management & Marketing

• VP, Brand Management
• Director of Marketing
• Brand Strategy Manager
• Marketing Analytics Lead
• Consumer Engagement Manager
• E-commerce Strategy Lead

Product Development & Innovation

• Head of Product Development
• Product Innovation Manager
• Footwear Design Lead
• Materials Specialist
• R&D Manager
• Quality Assurance Lead

What They Buy

• Cloud infrastructure & hosting services
• Retail analytics and business intelligence tools
• Sustainable packaging and eco-friendly materials
• Supply chain management software
• Footwear manufacturing equipment & technology
• Customer relationship management (CRM) platforms
• Marketing automation solutions

Signals to Watch

• 📆 New job postings for sustainability or supply chain roles
• 💰 Major retail expansion or store openings
• 🧑‍💻 Adoption of new e-commerce technology platforms
• 🫂 Leadership changes in marketing or operations
• 🗺️ International brand launches or partnerships
• 📊 Initiatives around ESG and corporate responsibility reporting