DSW Inc. comparable store sales increased 2.2% for the thirteen weeks ended July 29, 2006 compared to the thirteen weeks ended July 30, 2005. Net sales for the thirteen weeks increased 9.1% to $301.3 million from $276.2 million for the same period last year.

Comparable store sales increased 3.2% for the year-to-date period and net sales increased 10.7% to $617.8 million from $558.0 million for the same period last year.