Caleres, Inc. Completes Business Acquisition

TL;DR

Caleres just bought a business, filing shows.

AI Summary

On August 4, 2025, Caleres, Inc. announced the completion of its acquisition of a business, the details of which are not specified in this filing. The company also provided a Regulation FD disclosure and filed financial statements and exhibits related to this event. The filing indicates that Caleres, Inc. was formerly known as Brown Shoe Co. Inc. and Brown Group Inc.

Why It Matters

This filing signals a significant strategic move by Caleres, Inc. through the acquisition of another business, which could impact its market position and future financial performance.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — Acquisitions inherently carry risks related to integration, market reception, and financial performance, which are not fully detailed in this initial report.

Key Players & Entities

• Caleres, Inc. (company) — Registrant
• Brown Shoe Co. Inc. (company) — Former company name
• Brown Group Inc. (company) — Former company name
• August 4, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported

FAQ

From the Filing

0000014707-25-000049.txt : 20250805 0000014707-25-000049.hdr.sgml : 20250805 20250805080745 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000014707-25-000049 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 14 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250804 ITEM INFORMATION: Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20250805 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250805 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CALERES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000014707 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: FOOTWEAR, (NO RUBBER) [3140] ORGANIZATION NAME: 04 Manufacturing EIN: 430197190 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NY FISCAL YEAR END: 0131 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-02191 FILM NUMBER: 251182907 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 8300 MARYLAND AVE STREET 2: P O BOX 29 CITY: ST LOUIS STATE: MO ZIP: 63105 BUSINESS PHONE: 3148544000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: P O BOX 29 CITY: ST LOUIS STATE: MO ZIP: 63166 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BROWN SHOE CO INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20030613 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BROWN SHOE CO INC/ DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19990528 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BROWN GROUP INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 8-K 1 cal-20250804x8k.htm 8-K 0000014707 false 0000014707 2025-08-04 2025-08-04 ​ ​ UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 4, 2025 CALERES, INC. ( Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ New York    1-2191    43-0197190 (State or other jurisdiction of   ​   ​ incorporation or organization) ​ (Commission File Number) ​ (IRS Employer Identification Number) ​ 8300 Maryland Avenue St. Louis , Missouri      63105 (Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code) ​ ( 314 ) 854-4000 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions ( see General Instruction A.2. below): ​ ​ ​ ​ ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ​ ​ ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ​ ​ ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ​ ​ ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock - par value of $0.01 per share CAL New York Stock Exchange ​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ​ ​ ​ Item 2.01. Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets. ​ On August 4, 2025, Caleres, Inc. (the “Company”) completed the previously announced acquisition of the Stuart Weitzman brand (the “Acquisition”) from Tapestry, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Seller”). The Acquisition was made