Designer Brands Inc.

Good morning and welcome to the Designer Brand Second Quarter 2023 Earnings Conference Call. All participants will be in listen-only mode. Should you need assistance, please signal a conference specialist by pressing the star key followed by zero. After today's presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions. To ask a question, you may press star then one on your telephone keypad. To withdraw your question, please press star then two. Please note this event is being recorded. I'd now like to turn the conference over to Justin Fisher, Director of Investor Relations. Please go ahead. Good morning.

Earlier today, the company issued a press release comparing results of operations for the 13-week period ending July 29, 2023 to the 13-week period ending July 30, 2022. Please note that the financial results that we will reference during the remainder of today's call exclude certain adjustments recorded under GAAP unless specified otherwise. For a complete reconciliation of gaps to adjusted earnings, please reference our press release. Additionally, please note that remarks made about the future expectations, plans, and prospects of the company constitute forward-looking statements. Results may differ materially due to the various factors listed in today's press release and the company's public filings with the SEC. The company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. Joining us today are Doug Howell, Chief Executive Officer, and Jared Toth, Chief Financial Officer.

Now, let me turn the call over to Doug.