EXEC: Inside Topo Athletic’s Sale To DBI With Topo CEO Tony Post

Last December, Topo Athletic, largely known for its running footwear, was acquired by Designer Brands, Inc., the parent of the DSW family footwear chain. Here, Tony Post, who founded the brand in 2012 and remains CEO, discusses the reasons behind the sale, how the merger impacts Topo’s core specialty business and what categories have been driving growth.