Caleres, Inc. the parent company of Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Vionic, Allen Edmonds, Stuart Weitzman, Blowfish Malibu, and Sam Edelman brands, has appointed Dan Karpel as senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO), effective immediately. He will serve as the company’s principal financial officer and principal accounting officer.
Karpel rejoined Caleres as chief accounting officer in October 2025 and was appointed to the role of interim CFO in January 2026. He brings 30 years of valuable accounting and finance leadership to the role. Prior to rejoining Caleres, he served as the CFO of Club Car Wash Operating, LLC, the CFO of CW Holdings, LLC, and held chief accounting officer roles at Eyecare Partners LLC, Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc., and Brown Shoe Company.
“Dan’s deep understanding of our company, combined with his extensive financial and accounting expertise, has made him a valuable strategic partner since rejoining Caleres and taking the role of interim CFO,” said Jay Schmidt, president and CEO of Caleres. “His leadership and commitment to driving results as our CFO will be instrumental as we continue to advance our growth strategy.”
Increased EPS Guidance
Caleres, Inc. currently anticipates that it will report total sales of $667 million for the fiscal first quarter. The company sees earnings per diluted share to be in the range of 39 cents to 41 cents per share. Adjusted earnings per diluted share are expected in the range of 35 cents to 37 cents per share.
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